Barbie’s New Boss: Mattel Taps a Warner Bros. Exec to Be Its New Head of Dolls

The Hollywood Reporter - Oct 9, 2026

Catherine Wood, most recently head of Global Franchise Strategy for IP like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings, will lead the toymaker's dolls division.

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