Mattel appoints Paul Ruh as Chief Financial Officer
Mattel announced the appointment of Paul Ruh as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 19, 2025. Ruh succeeds Mattel’s current CFO Anthony DiSilvestro, who announced his retirement in January. DiSilvestro will continue to serve as an advisor to the company through August 15, 2025, to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. Ruh will report to Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mattel.
Exceptional track record
Kreiz said: “Paul brings to Mattel an exceptional track record as a global finance leader for some of the world’s largest consumer brands, guiding companies to achieve operational excellence and driving strong performance. We welcome Paul at an exciting chapter in our journey and look forward to his partnership as we continue to successfully execute our multi-year strategy and unlock the full value of our IP outside the toy aisle.”
Ruh said: “The strength of Mattel’s iconic portfolio of global brands is matched only by its potential for future growth. I look forward to partnering with Ynon and the team to help Mattel execute its strategy and create long-term value for shareholders.”
Global finance organization
In his role at Mattel, Ruh will oversee Mattel’s global finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, global shared services, real estate, internal audit, investor relations, tax, and treasury, as well as the company’s global technology organization.
Ruh brings to Mattel more than 30 years of public company finance experience and expertise scaling and strengthening world-renowned consumer brands. He currently serves as CFO of consumer health company Kenvue Inc., where he led the separation from Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., from the planning stages through the IPO, one of the largest splits in public company history. At Kenvue, he helped shaped the strategy and capital allocation priorities to allow more investment behind its brands, setting the stage for accelerated profitable growth.
Source: https://corporate.mattel.com/news/mattel-appoints-paul-ruh-as-chief-financial-officer