Mattel Appoints Paul Ruh as Chief Financial Officer

Paul Ruh, Chief Financial Officer, Mattel | Effective May 19, 2025 • Photo Credit: Mattel

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 9, 2025 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Toy and family entertainment company Mattel has announced the appointment of Paul Ruh as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 19, 2025. Ruh will succeed Anthony DiSilvestro, who previously announced his retirement and will continue serving as an advisor through August 15, 2025.

Ruh will report to Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will lead Mattel’s global finance organization. His responsibilities will include oversight of financial planning and analysis, global shared services, real estate, internal audit, investor relations, tax, treasury, and the company’s global technology organization.

“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,” said Kreiz.

“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,” said Ruh.

Ruh brings over 30 years of finance experience at public companies. He currently serves as CFO of consumer health company Kenvue Inc., where he led the separation from Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. through the planning stages and IPO. Prior to that, he was CFO of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health and held leadership roles at PepsiCo, Inc., most recently as CFO of its Latin America business. Earlier in his career, Ruh held roles at The Procter & Gamble Company and McKinsey & Company in Mexico City and Santiago de Chile.

Kreiz added, “On behalf of Mattel’s Board of Directors and management team, we are grateful for Anthony’s countless contributions to Mattel. He played a pivotal role in our transformation and helped to create the financial strength we have as a company today. We wish him the very best in his retirement.”

For more information, visit www.mattel.com.

Source: Mattel