Richard Dickson<\/span>, Mattel’s President and Chief Operating Officer.<\/p>\n“Adam is an extraordinarily talented executive with a proven track record of developing high-quality TV content that captures the imagination of kids worldwide,” said Mr. Dickson. “Adding his expertise is another important step as we build out our franchise management capabilities in order to maximize the potential of our brands across a variety of channels and consumer touchpoints.”<\/p>\n
“Mattel owns one of the world’s greatest portfolio of brands, each with unique characters, storylines and built-in emotional connections with children, creating amazing potential for storytelling,” said Mr. Bonnett. “I’m excited to work with Richard and the talented team to play in Mattel’s incredible toybox and bring its universal brands to life.”<\/p>\n
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