Ynon Kreiz
Ynon Kreiz | |
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Fox Kids Europe | |
Spouse | Anat Fabrikant |
Children | Four |
Ynon Kreiz (
Early life and education
Born and raised in
Career
Fox Kids Europe
While at UCLA, Kreiz met American-Israeli media mogul
Benchmark Capital Europe (Balderton Capital)
In 2005-2007 Kreiz was a General Partner at European VC firm
Endemol
From 2008 to 2011 Kreiz served as Chairman and CEO of Netherlands-based global television and digital production company Endemol, known for unscripted reality programming hits such as 'Big Brother' and others. During Kreiz's tenure, Endemol "strengthened its creative output, diversified its lines of business, completed highly accretive M&A transactions, expanded geographically, reduced its cost structure and entered into new strategic relationships."[11] Challenges were numerous, however. While operational performance remained strong under Kreiz, the company had substantial debt with a high level of interest payments from its 2007 buyout at the peak of the private-equity boom prior to Kreiz joining the company.[2] In addition, changes in consumer media consumption required diversifying risk; Kreiz is credited with restructuring Endemol's creative profile and business operations through expansion from reality television into scripted programming and distribution.[2][11]
Maker Studios
In 2012, Kreiz invested in
Mattel
In April 2018, Kreiz became CEO of Mattel, replacing Margo Georgiadis, after a year of continued weak sales. Kreiz became board chairman in May 2018.[1] In 2021, under Kreiz's leadership, Mattel's net sales were up 19% and its operating income was up 95% vs. the prior year - Mattel's highest annual growth rate in the last decade.[17][18]
As CEO, Kreiz and Mattel set
Personal life
Kreiz is a former
Kreiz is also a member of Business Roundtable, an organization of CEOs of America's leading companies.[25]
References
- ^ a b c ."Mattel Names New CEO as It Seeks Answer to Sales Slump". Wall Street Journal. Apr 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Turner, Mimi (Sep 29, 2009). "Master of reality". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Garside, Juliette (May 25, 2008). "Ynon Kriez hopes Endemol will fly high". The Telegraph.
- ^ ."Ynon Kreiz Net Worth". wallmine. Feb 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Edgecliffe-Johnson, Andrew (Dec 14, 2007). "Ynon Kreiz - Morphin' Power Ranger". www.ft.com. Financial Times.
- ^ a b Larsen, Peter (Apr 14, 2000). "Windsurfer riding the wave of television success". Financial Times. U.K.
- ^ Edmunds, Marlene (Mar 21, 2002). "Fox Kids Europe turns $6.5 million profit". Variety.
- ^ a b Johnson, Debra (Aug 5, 2002). "Kreiz ankles Fox Kids Europe". Variety.
- ^ Durman, Paul (Jan 9, 2005). "Ebay backer Benchmark recruits media star". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2016.
- ^ Destin, Fred (14 December 2007). "Balderton: Ynon Kreiz leaves as partner line-up evolves". Open Source Venture Capital.
- ^ a b Turner, Mimi (Jun 24, 2011). "Endemol's Ynon Kreiz Steps Down as CEO and Chairman". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b Spangler, Todd (Mar 24, 2014). "Disney Buys Maker Studios In Deal Worth At Least $500 Million". Variety.
- ^ a b Barnes, Brooks (Mar 24, 2014). "Disney Buys Maker Studios, Video Supplier for YouTube". New York Times.
- ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (Oct 13, 2014). "MIPCOM: Maker Studios CEO Says Future of TV is Short-Form". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Dredge, Stuart (Oct 13, 2014). "YouTube: Maker Studios says short-form stars 'inventing a new medium'". The Guardian.
- ^ Shields, Mike (Dec 15, 2015). "Maker Studios Head to Step Down". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings". 2022-02-09.
- ^ "United States Securities and Exchange Commission". www.sec.gov.
- ^ "2030 goals: Mattel aims for 100% recycled and recyclable toys | Greenbiz". www.greenbiz.com. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ Verdon, Joan. "Mattel Issues A Pledge To Be A Better Global Citizen". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ Clarke, Steve (Oct 7, 2008). "Ynon Kreiz: Action Man". Broadcast.
- ^ Elgot, Jessica (Nov 24, 2011). "Brits funding Israeli Olympic bid". thejc.com.
- ^ "Board of Visitors | UCLA Anderson School of Management". www.anderson.ucla.edu. Archived from the original on 2016-03-09.
- ^ "Warner Music Group | Investor Relations | corporate governance - board of directors". investors.wmg.com. Archived from the original on 2006-11-10.
- ^ "Chairman and Chief Executive Officer". www.businessroundtable.org. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
External links
- Maker Studios
- Endemol
- Fox Kids Europe Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine