PEOPLE: Mattel taps Michele Hennessy for kids & preschool animation role

It’s a big day for promotions and hires, with Netflix’s Heather Tilert promoted to VP of kids and family series and Lindsay Turner joining BBC Studios Digital Brands.
June 9, 2026
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