Ynon Kreiz
Director since: 2016
Committee memberships: Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance
Professional Experience: Mr. Kreiz has served as a director since May 9, 2016. Since May 2018, Mr. Kreiz has been the Chairman and CEO of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), one of the world’s largest toy companies. From May 2013 to January 2016, Mr. Kreiz served as the Chairman and CEO of Maker Studios, a global leader in online short-form video and one of the largest content networks on YouTube. From June 2008 to June 2011, Mr. Kreiz was Chairman and CEO of Endemol Group, one of the world’s largest independent television production companies. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Kreiz was a General Partner at Balderton Capital (formerly Benchmark Capital Europe). From 1996 to 2002, Mr. Kreiz was co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Fox Kids Europe N.V., a leading pay-TV channel in Europe and the Middle East, broadcasting in 56 countries. Mr. Kreiz holds a B.A. in Economics and Management from Tel Aviv University and an M.B.A. from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, where he currently serves on the Board of Advisors.
Skills and Qualifications: Mr. Kreiz brings beneficial experience and attributes to the Board, including his extensive experience advising and managing companies, having served as Chairman and CEO of Mattel, Maker Studios, the Endemol Group and Fox Kids Europe, and also as a general partner at Balderton Capital (formerly Benchmark Capital Europe).