Mattel appoints Jennifer Kettnich new Vice President, Investor Relations

Mattel announced that Jennifer Kettnich has joined the company as Vice President, Investor Relations. Kettnich reports to Mattel Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro.

Kettnich is responsible for leading Mattel’s Investor Relations function, engaging with investors and analysts and communicating the company’s value proposition, investment thesis, financial performance, and long-term strategy.

Further the engagement with the investor community

DiSilvestro said: “Mattel welcomes Jenn as our new head of Investor Relations to further our engagement with the investor community. She brings to Mattel significant investor relations and corporate finance experience in the entertainment industry and investment management space, and as a buy-side equity analyst. Her deep expertise will benefit Mattel at an exciting time for our company as we advance our strategy to grow our IP-driven toy business and expand our entertainment offering.”

Broad experience

Kettnich most recently was Vice President, Investor Relations at the Walt Disney Company. In this role she served as a primary intermediary between Disney and the financial community including analysts and investors and worked closely with internal stakeholders and the company’s Board of Directors to develop and articulate messaging on strategic and financial objectives.

Kettnich was instrumental in the development of Disney’s investor communications program regarding strategy and financial objectives to enhance and support the company’s valuation. Her prior roles at Disney included Corporate Finance, where she played a key role in capital structure and M&A initiatives.

Source: corporate.mattel.com/news/mattel-appoints-jennifer-kettnich-vice-president-investor-relations