Mattel Appoints Karen Ancira Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
08 Mai 2024 - 6:15PM
Business Wire
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Karen Ancira has
been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
for the company, effective May 15, 2024. Ms. Ancira will report to
Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel.
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Mr. Kreiz said: “Karen is an exceptional leader with a proven
track record of cultivating purpose-driven, values-based Human
Resources organizations and programs for major consumer brands
globally. We look forward to the impact Karen will make to further
inspire and engage our high-performing and collaborative workforce
at Mattel.”
Joining Mattel following 11 years with Yum! Brands, Ms. Ancira
was most recently Chief People and Culture Officer, KFC, US and
previously for KFC in Australia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
She also held senior Human Resources roles for the brand in UK and
Ireland. From 2005-2012, Ms. Ancira served in HR leadership
positions at PepsiCo in Monterrey, Mexico, creating and overseeing
HR programs across Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Ms. Ancira brings to Mattel strong expertise in building
progressive workplace cultures, fostering organizational
development and effectiveness, and spearheading DE&I
initiatives. During her tenure at Yum! Brands, Ancira developed a
global leadership and character-building program that was
implemented across the entire Yum! Brands portfolio. She also led
the end-to-end HR agenda for the employee base, led the US
organization through a leadership transformation, achieved 100%
parity in gender pay for the US, and was instrumental in crafting
and launching the business's transformation strategy.
Ms. Ancira added: “Mattel’s iconic portfolio is matched only by
its passionate and committed global workforce. I have long admired
the values of the company and identify deeply with the purpose
behind its brands, and its relevance and importance to society. It
is an honor to join this world-class leadership team to lead and
enhance Mattel’s thriving culture and develop new People and
Culture programs to help everyone succeed in this next exciting
chapter for the company.”
Ms. Ancira holds a BA in Economics from the University of
Monterrey in Mexico and received an MBA from EAE Business School in
Madrid, Spain. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the
Latino Leadership Institute. Ms. Ancira will be based at Mattel’s
global headquarters in El Segundo, California.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company
and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world.
We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands,
including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®,
Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®,
Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular
properties that we own or license in partnership with global
entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content,
consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are
sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce
companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a
trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of
childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at
mattel.com.
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