Bob Eckert has been chairman and chief executive of Mattel for eight years. With about $5bn in annual sales, the company is the world's largest toymaker, owning the Barbie, Fisher Price and Hot Wheels brands.

Last summer, Mr Eckert faced his biggest test as a chief executive when Mattel recalled almost 20m toys made in China on safety concerns. The recall shone a spotlight on China-US trade relations.