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The best part about building what’s next is the people you get to build it with. I’m thrilled to welcome Sam May Juneman, Gerardo Leon, and Rahul Lakhwani to Mattel!   Sam joins as Head of Music, expanding how we use music across products, content, marketing, and experiences. Gerardo joins as Head of Consumer Products for the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, focused on building bigger cross-category franchise programs with our most strategic retailers and brand partners. Rahul joins as Head of Strategy and Operations for Consumer Products and Experiences, helping us turn strategy into clear priorities and scalable global execution. Each brings deep experience from some of the world’s leading entertainment, media, consumer, and experiences companies along with new perspectives and a shared ambition to build deeper fan relationships and unlock new growth for Mattel.   Welcome to Mattel, Inc.! 

Step up. Play hard. Take the title. UNO Championship Series, a competitive live event, will bring together in-person and digital qualifiers for a tournament full of unpredictable chaotic fun. Players will have a chance to become the 2026 UNO Champion and win a $50,000 grand prize.    "At its core, UNO has always been about creating unforgettable moments around the table from epic comebacks to game-changing Draw 4s. The 2026 UNO Championship Series Tournament brings that excitement to the biggest stage yet, giving fans around the world a front-row seat as elite players battle it out to become this year’s UNO Champion.” - Katharine Buford, VP and Global Head of Mattel Games.    Learn more about road to becoming the Ultimate UNO champion here: https://lnkd.in/geft-t5V    #UNO 

Undeniably the “It Girl” of her era, Marilyn Monroe had the winning blend of charisma, iconic style, and pure talent! This year, for what would have been her 100th birthday, Barbie is celebrating with a stunning homage to this queen of the screen, dressed to the nines in a gown inspired by an ultra-famous movie look and created in collaboration with The Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC. “More than a tribute to this unforgettable look, we are honoring Marilyn as a pioneer—a savvy producer, a businesswoman and a boundary-breaking artist—and this doll celebrates the totality of her incredible legacy.” – Robert Best, VP of Doll Design Creative Director at Mattel.  Available at MattelCreations.com    #Barbie 

Visiting the APAC region is always meaningful to me. It’s where my Mattel journey began 24 years ago, and coming back in my new role as Chief Commercial Officer offered a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much opportunity still lies ahead!   Across Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur, I had a chance to spend time with our leadership teams and our local talent to hear their perspectives and see firsthand the strength of the business they continue to build across the region.   In Melbourne, we discussed the next chapter of our growth plans and came together for our Global Town Hall. In Kuala Lumpur, I was energized by the strategic thinking underway to accelerate our business across key markets like India, China, and Indonesia, and by the opening of a new Mattel office designed to bring people together for innovative collaboration.   APAC has evolved tremendously since I first joined Mattel, Inc. but the entrepreneurial spirit, passion for our brands, and commitment to creating value for our fans and partners remains as strong as ever. Thank you to Paul Faulkner and our teams for an inspiring visit! #MattelProud    Murat Arıksoy, Matthew Batchelor, Emily Chan, Rick Davies, Luke Dittmar, Ivan Franco, Andrea Gannon, Andrew M Graham, Kristelle Hutchins, Ishii Keizo, Karen Ancira, Natalia Premovic, Tim Nolan, Michelle Buffardi, Amanda Kerr, Robin Payne, Ian Lauridsen, CFA, Lalit Agarwal, Sivarueben Sivalingam, Mattel Asia Pacific

Introducing Mattel Game Studios! A new global digital game organization that will develop, publish, and operate original interactive experiences inspired by Mattel’s portfolio of iconic brands. Mattel Game Studios brings together nearly 300 artists, designers, engineers, live operations specialists, and producers across Los Angeles and Hangzhou to advance our vision to extend physical play to the virtual world for fans everywhere. More: https://lnkd.in/g658_fVj

Our El Segundo campus came to life for Mattel's Family Play Day, a special onsite experience where kids and families spent the day exploring, creating, and of course playing! With play passports in hand, kids made their way through self-guided activities, crafts, games, photo opportunities, and Mattel-themed experiences designed to spark imagination at every turn. Because at Mattel, play isn’t just what we make, it’s part of who we are, and we love sharing it with our families any chance we get. #LifeatMattel

Twenty-two years ago, I joined Mattel, Inc. in São Paulo. I never could have imagined where that journey would lead. Today, I'm incredibly honored to be promoted to President, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer. Over the past two decades, I've had the privilege of working alongside incredibly talented teams who have helped shape some of the world's most iconic brands. Together, we've continued to evolve Mattel into a more brand-centric company, one that creates meaningful experiences wherever fans engage with our brands. I'm grateful to Ynon Kreiz, the leadership team, and the Board of Directors for their trust, and to my colleagues around the world whose passion, creativity, and collaboration make this possible every day. Our brands have never been more relevant, and I'm excited for what's ahead as we continue to grow Mattel's IP-driven play and family entertainment business. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

Today, we celebrate National Intern Day! To our East Aurora interns: thank you for your dedication, hard work, and positive energy. It’s been a pleasure watching you learn, grow, and make the most of your experience with us. #NationalInternDay #FisherPrice #Mattel #InternsatMattel