Mattel, Inc. Promotes Steve Totzke to Chief Commercial Officer
August 17, 2018 at 01:35 am IST
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Mattel, Inc. announced the promotion of Steve Totzke to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, with oversight of a new, unified global commercial organization for Mattel, effective immediately. Mr. Totzke will report to Ynon Kreiz, Mattel's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Totzke will directly manage a unified global commercial organization for Mattel, working closely with Mr. Kreiz as well as Richard Dickson, Mattel's President and Chief Operating Officer. Partnering with regional leaders in markets around the world, Mr. Totzke will be responsible for driving continued commercial excellence for Mattel, maximizing retail partnerships and expanding the company's e-commerce capabilities. Mr. Totzke has held a wide variety of leadership roles with Mattel over the course of nearly 20 years, in areas including sales, marketing and business operations. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, North America, with responsibility for commercial execution, sales and merchandising strategy in the North American market.
Mattel, Inc. is a global toy company and owner of catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises. The Company's operating segments include North America, International and American Girl. The North America and International segments sell products across its categories, although some products are developed and adapted for particular international markets. The American Girl segment is a direct marketer, retailer, and children's publisher. Its product categories include Dolls; Infant, Toddler, and Preschool; Vehicles, and Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other. Its brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, and MEGA, as well as other intellectual properties that it owns or licenses in partnership with global entertainment companies. Its offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. Its products are available in more than 150 countries.