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Ynon Kreiz, the Intense, Kite Surfing CEO Who Thrives When His Back Is Against the Wall


The ex-Mattel boss is described as a "bundle of energy" who is credited with taking a chance on 'Barbie.' Now at 61, the new Skydance co-CEO takes on the biggest challenge of his career, with $6 billion in cost cutting on the horizon and a mandate to "make investors feel better."

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