"Leadership" at Mattel is the ability to develop and communicate a compelling picture
of the future that inspires and motivates others to take action. Leaders at Mattel
align themselves with Mattel's core values, exhibit leadership competencies and
drive for success in our business strategies. In this way, we will work to achieve
our vision, "Creating the Future of Play." Every
day as Mattel's 30,000 employees worldwide strive to realize that vision, our leadership
team is guiding the way.
Mr. Eckert
has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since May 2000. He
was formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of Kraft Foods, Inc., the largest
packaged food company in North America, from October 1997 until May 2000. From 1995 to
1997, Mr. Eckert was Group Vice President of Kraft Foods, Inc. From 1993 to 1995, Mr.
Eckert was President of the Oscar Mayer foods division of Kraft Foods, Inc. Mr. Eckert
worked for Kraft Foods, Inc. for 23 years prior to joining Mattel.
Ms. Brothers
has been Executive Vice President of Mattel and President, American Girl since July
2000. From November 1998 to July 2000, she was Senior Vice President of Operations,
Pleasant Company (which merged with and into Mattel on December 31, 2003, followed
immediately on January 1, 2004, by an asset transfer to Mattel's subsidiary American
Girl). From January 1997 to November 1998, she was Vice President of the Catalogue
Division, Pleasant Company. She joined Pleasant Company in 1995, prior to its
acquisition by Mattel in July 1998, as Vice President of Catalogue Marketing.
Mr. Debrowski
has been Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations since November 2000. From
February 1992 until November 2000, he was Senior Vice President-Operations and a
director of The Pillsbury Company. From September 1991 until February 1992, he was
Vice President of Operations for the Baked Goods Division of The Pillsbury Company.
Prior to that, he served as Vice President and Director of Grocery Operations for
Kraft U.S.A.
Mr. Farr
has been Chief Financial Officer since February 2000. From September 1996 to February
2000, he was Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. From June 1993 to
September 1996, he served as Vice President, Tax. Prior to that, he served as Senior
Director, Tax from August 1992 to June 1993.
Mr. Friedman
has been President, Mattel Brands (which includes Mattel Girls & Boys Brands US and
Fisher-Price Brands US) since October 2005. From March 1999 to October 2005, he was
President, Fisher-Price Brands. From August 1995 to March 1999, he was President,
Tyco Preschool. For more than five years prior to that time, he was President of
MCA/Universal Merchandising, Senior Vice President-Sales, Marketing and Design of
Just Toys, Vice President and General Manager of Baby Care for Gerber Products,
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Lionel Leisure, Inc., and
President of Aviva/Hasbro.
Mr. Kaye
has been Senior Vice President, Human Resources since July 1997. From June 1996 to
June 1997 he was President, Texas Division of Kaufman and Broad Homes, a home building
company. From June 1991 to June 1996, he served as Senior Vice President, Human
Resources for Kaufman and Broad Homes. Prior to that, he worked for two years with the
Hay Group, a compensation consulting firm and for 12 years with IBM in various human
resources positions.
Mr. Massingberd
has been Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility since September 2007. From
February 1998 to August 2007, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager
of Mattel's International divisions in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Latin
America and from August 1997 to February 1998, he was Vice President, Sales for Mattel
Canada. Prior to joining Mattel, Mr. Massingberd spent 18 years with Nestle S.A. and
served in various roles, including Vice President, Sales and head of Nestle Canada's
Confectionery division.
Mr. Normile
has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since March 1999. He
served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Secretary from August 1994 to
March 1999. From June 1992 to August 1994, he served as Assistant General Counsel.
Prior to that, he was associated with the law firms of Latham & Watkins LLP and
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
Mr. Stockton
has been President, International since November 2007. He served as Executive Vice
President, International from February 2003 to November 2007. He served as Executive
Vice President, Business Planning and Development from November 2000 until February
2003. From April 1998 until November 2000, he was President and Chief Executive Officer
of Basic Vegetable Products, the largest manufacturer of vegetable ingredients in the
world. For more than 20 years prior to that, he was employed by Kraft Foods, Inc., the
largest packaged food company in North America, and was President of Kraft North American
Food Service from August 1996 to March 1998.
Ms. Douglas
has been Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer since September 2008. She
served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer from July 2005 to September
2008. From November 2003 until July 2005, she served as Senior Vice President of External
Affairs, which included oversight of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Consumer
Relations, Government Affairs, and Philanthropy. Prior to that, she served from March 2001
to October 2003 as Vice President, Investor Relations. Prior to joining Mattel, Ms. Douglas
spent 17 years with Associates First Capital Corporation, most recently as Senior Vice
President, Investor Relations.
Mr. Topham
has been Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller since September 2005. He served as
Senior Vice President and Treasurer from March 2005 to August 2005 and as Vice President
and Treasurer from March 2004 to March 2005. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and
Assistant Controller from May 2001 to March 2004. From August 2000 to May 2001, he served as
Vice President and Treasurer of Premier Practice Management, Inc. From June 1999 to August
2000, he served as Division Vice President of Dataworks, Inc., a specialized publishing
company. Prior to that, he spent eight years with Total Petroleum (North America) Ltd.,
most recently as Vice President of Human Resources.
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