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  "id": 10947025,
  "title": "Exec Shakeup: Conde Nast CEO Roger Lynch Exits to Run Mattel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/exec-shakeup-conde-nast-ceo-roger-lynch-exits-to-run-mattel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:44:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/roger-lynch-mattel-ceo-ynon-kreiz-exits/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is leaving the company for another job, the toy conglomerate says The post Exec Shakeup: Conde Nast CEO Roger Lynch Exits to Run Mattel appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Mattel Hires Condé Nast’s Roger Lynch as CEO, Ynon Kreiz to Exit for New Job",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/mattel-hires-conde-nasts-roger-lynch-as-ceo-ynon-kreiz-to-exit-for",
        "published": "2026-09-30T12:37:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch Jumps To Top Job At Mattel, Succeeding Ynon Kreiz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/conde-nast-ceo-roger-lynch-jumps-to-top-job-at-mattel-succeeding-ynon",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:45:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}