Barbie®, one dad’s viewBarbie®, one dad’s view

Having spent more than 12 years at Mattel, Chuck Scothon has successfully launched some of the biggest names in the toy industry. His 5-year-old daughter Gabriella thinks that her dad has the best job in the world, since he oversees all aspects of marketing and design for girl-favorite brands such as Barbie®, Polly Pocket™, Pixel Chix™, Little Mommy™, and Disney Princesses.

Like most fathers, Chuck believes in his daughter and hopes that Gabriella grows into a happy, confident woman who is able to turn what she loves into her life’s work. At the moment, what she loves most is making her dad dance.

A native of Dayton, Ohio, Chuck now lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles. You might spot him at the local playground — he claims he’s the best swing-pusher in the neighborhood.