Karen Ancira

Karen Ancira

EVP, Chief People Officer at Mattel, Inc.

Mattel, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Chief People OfficerCurrent
      May 2024–Present
  • May 2022–May 2024· 2 yrs
    • Chief People Officer
      May 2022–May 2024
  • Jul 2018–May 2022· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief People Officer
      Jul 2018–May 2022
  • 2016–Jul 2018· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief People Officer - KFC Latin America & Caribbean at Yum! Brands
      2016–Jul 2018
  • 2013–2016· 3 yrs
    • Organisational Development Director KFC UK & Ireland at Yum! Restaurants International
      2013–2016
  • 2004–2013· 9 yrs
    • Organization & Management Development Sr. Manager
      2004–2013

Education

Company Directors Course

Australian Institute of Company Directors

HR Management and Analytics

The Wharton School

Advanced Organization Design and Development Program

HR

University of Cambridge

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Business/Managerial Economics

Madrid Business School

Bachelor of Economics

Economics

Universidad de Monterrey

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Talent ManagementPersonnel ManagementHuman ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentLeadershipTrainingManagementOrganizational Design