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Ynon Kreiz

Ynon Kreiz

Ynon Kreiz

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Mattel, Inc.

Speaking at

Friday 21 June, 10:00 - 10:30

Entertainment Person of the Year Seminar: Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz

Biography

Ynon Kreiz is Chairman and CEO of Mattel, a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. Prior to joining Mattel, Ynon was Chairman and CEO of Maker Studios, a global leader in short-form video content. Prior to Maker Studios, Ynon was Chairman and CEO of the Endemol Group, the world's largest independent television production company. Before Endemol, he was a General Partner at Balderton Capital (formerly Benchmark Capital Europe). Prior to Balderton, Ynon co-founded Fox Kids Europe NV where he served as Chairman and CEO. He serves on the Board of Directors of Warner Music Group, the Board of Trustees of the UCLA Anderson School of Management and is member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Executive Branch.