Mattel Appoints Jennifer Kettnich Vice President, Investor Relations

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today 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.

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.”

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. She started her career as an equity research associate with Brandes Investment Partners providing analysis for investment decisions on companies in the global media and telecommunications sectors.

Kettnich added: “Mattel is an iconic company with brands that are cherished the world over. It is a thrill to join the company during such an exciting chapter as it further expands into entertainment verticals and captures more value for its world-class IP. I look forward to working with Anthony and the entire management team to develop and articulate Mattel’s value proposition and path to future growth outside the toy aisle.”

Kettnich holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Member of the CFA Society of Los Angeles and NIRI Los Angeles Chapter.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.