Tom Kalinske, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
TweetTom Kalinske
American businessman
Date of Birth: 17-Jul-1944
Place of Birth: Iowa, United States
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Tom Kalinske
- Thomas "Tom" Kalinske (born July 17, 1944) is an American businessman, best known as having worked for Mattel 1972-87, reviving the Barbie & Hot Wheels Brands, launching Masters of the Universe, then being promoted to CEO of Mattel from 1985 to 1987.
- Next he was CEO of Matchbox, and then was recruited to be the president and CEO of Sega of America, Inc.
- from 1990 to 1996, and the CEO and COB of Leapfrog 1997-2006.
- His aggressive marketing decisions during his time at Sega, such as price drops, anti-Nintendo attack ads, and the famous "Sega Scream" TV campaign, are often cited as key elements in the success of the Genesis video game console.
- He is currently the Executive Chairman of Global Education Learning, a company dedicated to children's education in China.
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