• Wall Street Journal, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:47 AM

Richard Dickson, 41, who led the team responsible for returning Barbie to the spotlight by creating a line of six new Fashionista dolls clad in stylish clothes, is leaving Mattel to join Jones Apparel Group as president and CEO of its branded businesses, Rachel Dodes and Ann Zimmerman report.

Wesley Card, 62, who is relinquishing the president title, says he intends to remain as CEO of the company for years to come. Dickson will report to him. Before he got into dolls, Dickson spent a decade at Bloomingdale's where, he says, he was drawn to Jones' portfolio of brands including Nine West and Anne Klein. "Ultimately, I am a brand guy," he says.

Mattel says in a statement that the Barbie brand now will be under Tim Kilpin, who was named a gm and svp for Mattel brands, a job that encompasses Hot Wheels and Matchbox toys, other girls' brands, and entertainment.

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