Mattel Says President and CCO Steve Totzke Steps Down May 1; Sanjay Luthra Named CCO
Mattel said President and Chief Commercial Officer Steve Totzke will leave the role effective May 1, 2026, and serve as an executive advisor through December 31, 2026, when his employment ends. Sanjay Luthra, currently EMEA and Global Direct-to-Consumer managing director, will succeed him as Chief Commercial Officer and report to Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz. The filing describes a planned transition for a senior commercial leader, with severance and equity vesting tied to his departure.
Key points
- Steve Totzke ceases to be President and Chief Commercial Officer effective May 1, 2026; employment ends December 31, 2026
- Sanjay Luthra succeeds Totzke as Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing global sales and commercial operations
- Totzke to receive severance, accelerated equity vesting, COBRA premium payments for up to eighteen months, and a car allowance for the same period
The filing
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