Tom Kalinske

Biography

Thomas Kalinske is a renowned American businessman who has made significant contributions to the toy and gaming industries. At Mattel, he revitalized the Barbie and Hot Wheels brands, launched Masters of the Universe, and led the company as CEO from 1985 to 1987. His aggressive marketing strategies at Sega of America, including price drops and anti-Nintendo ads, helped drive the success of the Sega Genesis console.