Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) has appointed Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer and a member of its board of directors, effective October 20, 2026. Griffith succeeds Paul Ruh, who will serve in an advisory role through the end of the year to support the transition. Griffith will report to Chairman and CEO Roger Lynch and previously served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Amgen. Mattel's leadership cites his experience in public company finance, capital allocation, and strategic transactions.
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