Mattel is a global play and family entertainment company that owns and licenses brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, and Polly Pocket. It creates toys, content, consumer products, digital experiences, and live events around these franchises, sold through major retailers and online shops. It differentiates itself by managing a large, diverse catalog of enduring franchises and by pairing physical toys with media, digital content, and licensed experiences across multiple categories. Its goal is to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential by treating play as a key path to the future, delivered through authentic brand storytelling and immersive experiences.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Founded
1945
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Mattel shares surged 23% on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group approached the toy maker about a potential takeover. According to people familiar with the matter, Authentic has been privately discussing an offer that could value Mattel at more than $20 per share, or around $6 billion or more. The potential offer represents a premium of more than 58% to Wednesday's closing price of $12.66, which gave Mattel a market value of approximately $3.6 billion. Mattel's stock has declined more than 33% this year. There is no guarantee the companies will reach a deal, and another buyer could emerge. Mattel announced on Wednesday that Roger Lynch will become CEO within the next month, which could complicate any transaction.
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Mattel has appointed Roger Lynch as chairman and chief executive officer, succeeding Ynon Kreiz who is stepping down to take a senior leadership position at another public company. Lynch will become chairman on 2 October 2026 and CEO on or before 2 November 2026. Lynch has served on Mattel's board since 2018 and currently leads Condé Nast as CEO, a position he has held since 2019. He brings extensive experience in media, technology, and consumer businesses, having previously held CEO roles at Pandora, Sling, and other companies. During Kreiz's eight-year tenure, Mattel transformed from a toy manufacturer into an IP-driven entertainment company. The company achieved its number one global ranking in dolls, vehicles, and infant categories, whilst Mattel Studios' Barbie film became 2023's highest-grossing movie globally.
Leo Lin launches Barbie capsule range. By Christopher Kelly | 30 September 2026 2 / 3 free articles left. Sydney-based luxury label Leo Lin has teamed up with Mattel and Australian fashion illustrator Megan Hess to launch a limited-edition 8-piece Barbie capsule range. The collection is inspired by Hess's newly released book, Barbie: A Fashion Icon, published by Hardie Grant. Launching globally this week to coincide with the worldwide release of Hess's book, the collection reimagines six Barbie-inspired looks. "Megan has been a longstanding friend of Leo Lin, and this is a natural extension of our friendship," founder and creative director Leo Lin said. "We both adore the world of Barbie and how the brand continues to showcase positivity, confidence and joy - that's exactly what we wanted every piece to feel like on the body." Hess added that she has drawn Barbie in every era of her fashion life, but added the capsule adds a real-life element to this. "For me it has been a dream come true to collaborate with Leo on this collection," Hess said. "I've worn his designs for so many years, and it has been an honour to work with him to bring this dream of a Barbie capsule collection to life. I can't wait to wear every piece." Designed in an exclusive signature pink, the eight-piece capsule spans tailoring, eveningwear and luxurious daywear in silk, silk-wool and silk-linen blends. A sculptural bow motif runs throughout, including a single-shoulder statement to hand sewn bows, alongside ruffled, tiered eveningwear and an off-shoulder maxi. The collection was captured on the streets of Paris for an accompanying campaign, styled against the city's café awnings and the Eiffel Tower. Retail prices for the capsule pieces range from $599 to $1,599. Each item purchased will come with an exclusively designed Leo Lin scarf featuring Megan Hess's bespoke illustrations. Leo Lin will also donate 10 per cent of every item purchased to the McGrath Foundation, which provides cancer care across Australia.
Pooja Venkatram appointed Human Resources Director at BASF. September 28, 2026 BASF has appointed Pooja Venkatram as Human Resources Director, bringing extensive experience in human resources leadership, talent management, organisational development, employee engagement and strategic business partnering. Venkatram has built her career across regional and India-focused HR leadership roles, working with organisations across the consumer products and global business sectors. Her experience includes HR business partnering, organisation design, employee engagement, HR transformation, change management and talent development. Prior to joining BASF, Venkatram served as Regional HR Head - South Asia at Mattel Asia Pacific. In this role, she led the HR function across India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. A 2024 profile by Human Resources Online described her as leading HR teams across India and Southeast Asian markets, with more than 17 years of experience in the HR field at that time. Earlier, she served as Head HR - India at General Mills. Her tenure at General Mills followed several HR leadership roles at Mondelēz International, where she worked across integrated supply chain, corporate functions, talent and organisation effectiveness. Publicly available career information also records her progression through roles at Mondelēz International before moving to General Mills. Venkatram began her career in talent and organisational development at Godrej Consumer Products Limited. Her earlier experience also includes a consulting role at Right Management. Her professional background has included working across multiple markets and business environments. Her experience at Mattel involved HR leadership across South Asia and Southeast Asia, while her earlier roles covered India-focused HR responsibilities and organisation effectiveness. Human Resources Online has also highlighted her experience across India, the Middle East, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Indonesia. At BASF, Venkatram will take on the Human Resources Director role, bringing her experience in people strategy, talent development, organisational effectiveness and HR transformation to the company. Her appointment adds to BASF's people leadership as the company continues to operate across its global businesses and functions. Venkatram's career across consumer products and multinational organisations provides experience in aligning HR strategies with business requirements and supporting organisational development. - Advertisement -