Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch Jumps To Top Job At Mattel, Succeeding Ynon Kreiz
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch has stepped down in order to take the top job at Mattel. Ynon Kreiz, who steered the toymaker through its Barbie movie breakthrough, is poised to take “a senior leadership position at another public company,” an announcement by Mattel said Wednesday. Lynch, whose appointment as CEO takes effect on November […]
Conde Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced his departure from the media company to take on the role of CEO at Mattel after a seven-year tenure. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, who orchestrated the company's transition into Hollywood with the successful "Barbie" movie and several other film and TV adaptations, is leaving the toy giant to pursue a new opportunity.
Kreiz's leadership was instrumental in driving Mattel's expansion into entertainment and digital products, transforming the brand into a leading IP-driven play and family entertainment company. Lynch, who has overseen the Conde Nast portfolio for seven years, will become the new Chairman of Conde Nast upon Kreiz's departure. The toy company's board member Mike Perlis will serve as interim CEO during Condé Nast's search for a new leader.
Lynch expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead Condé Nast, highlighting the company's growth in digital subscriptions, commerce revenue, and US tentpole events during his tenure. Kreiz, in turn, praised Lynch's leadership and the company's strong position under his guidance.
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