Nick Karamanos

Nick Karamanos is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the toy and entertainment industries, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel, Inc. since November 2003. In this role, Nick determines strategies for business development while managing relationships with current partners and cultivating new ones. Prior positions at Mattel include leading global brands such as Monster High, Ever After High, and games like UNO and Scrabble. Additionally, Nick has contributed to marketing for Hot Wheels and has held the title of Sultan of Fun at Roulette, a division of Mattel focused on rapidly identifying and executing new opportunities in the toy sector. Earlier experience includes roles at ConAgra Foods and as a Legislative Assistant in the United States House of Representatives. Nick holds an MBA in Marketing from the USC Marshall School of Business and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan.