Chris Down

Chris Down is a seasoned executive in the toy and gaming industries, currently serving as EVP and Chief Design Officer at Mattel, Inc. since November 2004. In this role, Chris leads global innovation, design, packaging, and consumer insights. Previous positions at Mattel include SVP & Global Brand GM for vehicles, overseeing brands like Hot Wheels and Matchbox, as well as VP of Global Creative. Chris has also held executive roles at Dwango Corp as Managing Director, founded Soma Games, and worked at Infogrames as VP of Research & Development. Earlier career experiences include significant roles at Hasbro, focusing on game design and development. Chris holds a BA in Industrial Design from the University of Notre Dame and has completed an Executive Program in Management at UCLA Anderson School of Management.