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Mattel Appoints Sai Koorapati as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Slice of Retail Team
August 19, 2024
Key Highlights:
Sai Koorapati appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Mattel.
Koorapati brings over 25 years of technology leadership and digital transformation experience.
Previously held leadership roles at Topgolf Callaway Brands and TaylorMade Golf.
Koorapati will lead Mattel’s technology innovation, AI, cybersecurity, and product design.
Source (Business Wire)
Notable Quotes:
“We are thrilled to welcome Sai to our leadership team at Mattel. He brings to our company a strong track record leading digital transformations and proven experience across enterprise applications, customer-facing systems, and cybersecurity tools.”
“I am proud to join Mattel’s world-class management team, which highly values collaboration and is eager to innovate with technology. The company’s brands have long held a special place in my heart, and I look forward to leveraging technology to help advance Mattel’s strategy to grow its IP-driven toy business and expand its entertainment offering.”
Our Take:
The appointment of Sai Koorapati as Mattel’s new Chief Technology Officer marks a strategic move for the company, signaling a strong commitment to technological advancement and digital transformation. Koorapati’s extensive experience in leading enterprise-wide tech initiatives and his international perspective will be invaluable as Mattel seeks to enhance its digital capabilities and maintain its competitive edge in the global market. This leadership change is poised to further bolster Mattel’s position as a forward-thinking, innovative leader in the toy and entertainment industry.