# Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch Departs for Mattel

> Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch leaves for Mattel after seven years.
- Title: Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch Departs for Mattel · Adweek
- Summary: Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch leaves for Mattel after seven years. Roger Lynch departs Condé Nast to become Mattel CEO after seven years leading the company…
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- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/media/conde-nast-roger-lynch-departs-mattel
- Author: Mark Stenberg
- Published: 2026-09-30T16:20:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roger lynch, conde nast, mattel, vogue world, digital media, revenue growth, events revenue, barbie film, mattel board, condé nast board
## Roger Lynch departs Condé Nast
Roger Lynch announced his departure from Condé Nast after seven years as CEO, marking the end of his tenure.
## Lynch joins Mattel as CEO
Lynch will become the new CEO of global toymaker Mattel, replacing interim CEO Mike Perlis.
## Condé Nast digital media challenges
Under Lynch, Condé Nast grappled with rapid digital media transformation, including search traffic decline due to generative search.
## Brand portfolio adjustments
Lynch folded smaller Condé Nast brands like Self, Them, Pitchfork, and Teen Vogue under his leadership.
## Revenue growth under Lynch
Since 2020, Condé Nast revenue from commerce grew 170% and digital subscriptions grew 155%.
## Vogue World event revenue
Vogue World event revenue grew 40% in 2025, according to Condé Nast's chief revenue officer.
## Vogue World controversy
Vogue World faced criticism for using humanoid robots in Milan, following Anna Wintour's backlash over John Galliano retrospective.
## Barbie film impact
Lynch will lead Mattel, whose brand equity surged after the Barbie film adaptation became a blockbuster.
## Shared board connections
Lynch has served on Mattel's board since 2018, and Dawn Ostroff joined Mattel's board in 2024.
## Mattel CEO transition
Former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is leaving for David Ellison's entertainment company, creating new leadership dynamics.
## Key takeaway

Roger Lynch departs Condé Nast to become Mattel CEO after seven years leading the company through digital media challenges.