Karen Ancira
EVP, Chief People Officer at Mattel, Inc.
Mattel, Inc.•El Segundo, California, United States
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Experienced C-Suite Leader who is commercially-minded and brings a holistic strategic approach into the HR space. Skilled in leading organizational transformation, developing and implementing People and Culture strategies, and building effective teams and communities to support organizational objectives. Experienced across North and South America, United Kingdom and Australia. I am known as a courageous, resilient, and authentic leader who dares to dream big and works hard to achieve that vision while taking others on the journey with me. I truly believe in the potential of people, and I thrive in creating environments and conditions that bring out the best in others. I have a deep desire to make a real difference, and through my care for others always build the stage for my team to shine. My purpose guides me, and my family is my passion and my true north.
Career Timeline
- Mattel, Inc.CurrentMay 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief People OfficerCurrentMay 2024–Present
- May 2022–May 2024· 2 yrs
- Chief People OfficerMay 2022–May 2024
- Jul 2018–May 2022· 3 yrs 10 mos
- Chief People OfficerJul 2018–May 2022
- 2016–Jul 2018· 2 yrs 6 mos
- Chief People Officer - KFC Latin America & Caribbean at Yum! Brands2016–Jul 2018
- 2013–2016· 3 yrs
- Organisational Development Director KFC UK & Ireland at Yum! Restaurants International2013–2016
- 2004–2013· 9 yrs
- Organization & Management Development Sr. Manager2004–2013
Education
Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsHR Management and Analytics
The Wharton SchoolAdvanced Organization Design and Development Program
HR
University of CambridgeMaster of Business Administration - MBA
Business/Managerial Economics
Madrid Business SchoolBachelor of Economics
Economics
Universidad de Monterrey