Paul Ruh serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Mattel, Inc., a position he has held since July 2020. With over two decades of experience in finance and operations leadership, Ruh brings a proven track record of driving profitability and strategic growth in consumer products industries. Prior to joining Mattel, he was CFO of Activision Blizzard's Consumer Products Group from 2015 to 2020, where he oversaw global merchandising, licensing, and retail operations, contributing to significant revenue expansion and operational efficiencies. His earlier career included senior finance roles at The Hershey Company as Vice President of Finance for the U.S. Candy business and various positions at Kraft Foods, honing his expertise in cost management, supply chain optimization, and international finance. At Mattel, Ruh has played a pivotal role in the company's financial turnaround and long-term transformation strategy. Under his leadership, Mattel achieved record profitability, reduced debt, and strengthened its balance sheet, enabling investments in high-growth areas like digital gaming, content creation, and e-commerce. Key achievements include navigating the company through the COVID-19 pandemic with resilient cash flow management, executing a multi-year cost-savings program that delivered over $400 million in savings, and supporting the expansion of iconic brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price into new markets and media formats. Ruh's strategic vision emphasizes sustainable growth, innovation, and shareholder value, positioning Mattel as a leader in the toy and entertainment industry. A certified public accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from DePaul University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, underscoring his deep financial acumen and business leadership.