Mattel names Karen Ancira EVP, chief people officer

Mattel (MAT) announced that Karen Ancira has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for the company, effective May 15. Ancira will report to Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel. Kreiz said: “Karen is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of cultivating purpose-driven, values-based Human Resources organizations and programs for major consumer brands globally. We look forward to the impact Karen will make to further inspire and engage our high-performing and collaborative workforce at Mattel.” Joining Mattel following 11 years with Yum! Brands (YUM), Ancira was most recently Chief People and Culture Officer, KFC, US.