https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2 Craig will be retiring on the 31st December after 25 years at Mattel. en-us 2022-12-12 12:03:21 UTC 2022-12-22 18:08:55 UTC hello@padlet.com katherinedaniel1 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417720616 Craig,

What a true Mattel legend; no words will be enough! You'll be SO missed. You've certainly made an impact in the 6 years I have been lucky enough to work with you. Wishing you the most wonderful retirement and many exciting new adventures ahead! 

All the best, 
Katherine D x]]> 2022-12-12 13:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417720616 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417826269 Craigy,

Wishing you the very best of everything be it Wales, Mallorca et al! 

All the best

Alison x




]]> 2022-12-12 14:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417826269 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417840477 2022-12-12 14:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417840477 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417855519 Craig
enjoy your retirement, hopefully will keep in touch.
Axx]]> 2022-12-12 14:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417855519 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417856154 Hey Craig, what can I say ... it has been an absolute pleasure to work with you. I wish you the best retirement ever to spend with your wife & grandkids & or course more importantly you can keep that tan topped up - Sending you a BIG hug, all the best Rachxxx]]> 2022-12-12 14:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417856154 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417924034 Wishing you the best retirement! Thank you for all your help over the years.. in particular your amazing knowledge of Thomas engines!  You will be missed! 
All the best, Kate xxx  ]]> 2022-12-12 15:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417924034 tashe4 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417929613 You will be missed! A true fountain of Mattel knowledge. Enjoy your free time and I'm sure you have some brilliant plans booked in. Tash (E) xx]]> 2022-12-12 15:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417929613 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417986186 Craigy, 

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you. I wish you all the very best and a happy retirement. You will be missed! CJ xxx

]]> 2022-12-12 15:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2417986186 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418013045
It's been an absolute pleasure to work alongside you over the last 22 years, you will be missed by many.  Wishing you all the happiness in your retirement.
Take care & keep in touch,
Charlotte (S) x     ]]> 2022-12-12 16:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418013045 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418036147 Craig. You absolute Legend. How will we manage WWE without your endless positivity and resilience?! Like The Undertaker being dragged back by Vince for "one last match" about 27 times, I can only hope we're so lucky to see your smiling face again around these parts! Don't be a stranger, never change, and if ever you're missing us just think to yourself... DASHES. WAVE MANAGEMENT SHEET. ANGRY COOGAN.

All the best mate, Matt x]]> 2022-12-12 16:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418036147 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418080938 Sorry to see you go buddy. Hope the future is good to you. If you are ever over this side of the pond, make sure to look me up. Best wishes for the future,

Slippy]]> 2022-12-12 16:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418080938 daniellelovegrove https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418102505 I can not believe after 20 years of working together its nearly over... Honestly not sure how I will get through without my right hand man, your support and friendship has been one I will keep forever. I hope that you and Elizabeth have so much fun together enjoy strolls, antique shops and more frequent trips to Spain with the family. This just means our daily calls will likely to be weekly - there will not be much escaping me :o) D x ]]> 2022-12-12 17:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418102505 claudiacaron https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418111827 Dear Craig, I wish you all the very best, and wonderful adventures fishing on your boat! We are losing our biggest Thomas & Friends ally, we will definitely miss you! Thanks for everything you’ve done for IPS since I moved to the UK in May 2019… 
All the best,
Claudia x]]> 2022-12-12 17:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418111827 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418903520 Wishing you all the best Craig! You will be missed massively. All the best, Emma C xx]]> 2022-12-13 08:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418903520 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418989798 ...without you Craig. It's been a pleasure working with you. Enjoy your retirement disgracefully!

Ben H]]> 2022-12-13 10:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2418989798 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2419281302 Ah Craig, has been an absolute pleasure!  Wishing you an amazing retirement.  Have an incredible time with your family.  We will miss you hugely!  Best wishes, Amy xxx

]]> 2022-12-13 14:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2419281302 charlotteyeabsley1 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2419591888 It's been an absolutely pleasure working with you over the past few years. You are definitely going to be leaving a craigy shaped whole in Mattel and we will miss you! 
Charlotte W X ]]> 2022-12-13 18:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2419591888 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2420372874 Thanks for all your help with engines and anything Thomas! Hope you have the best retirement and enjoy it all.
Best wishes,
Jane x]]> 2022-12-14 10:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2420372874 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2420376573 Hi Craig, 

Congrats on the retirement. Pleasure to be on your side. Thanks for everything. Enjoy and make the most of it. You will be missed.

Happy new year! I have a feeling it will be your best year yet :)

Take care and all the best,

Asam]]> 2022-12-14 10:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2420376573 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2420678852 Hi Craig,

Good luck in your retirement. You will be missed massively. The word legend can sometimes be over used but not in this case. You are a true Mattel Legend and I want to personally thank you. I have many memories, but some of my favourites were how you looked after me when I was an intern (a few years back!). Many Indian meals out in Cookham with the field sales team which I loved.
Thank you again and enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Keep in touch
Michael]]> 2022-12-14 15:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2420678852 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421628512 Ah Craig! Honestly you are going to be so missed! Thank you for everything - especially putting up with me being in marketing on Thomas a few years ago! Wishing you the very best for retirement. Keep in touch. Rachel (B) x]]> 2022-12-15 09:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421628512 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421628894 It's been a pleasure & an honour knowing & working with you. We started at Mattel within a few months of each other & I can't imaging you not being around. Wishing you so much love & happiness for your retirement. Tracy xx]]> 2022-12-15 09:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421628894 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421657250 From showing me the ropes in Wiltshire & Trowbridge to the Toymaster & AIS shows to running rings around me at 5 as side, there's to many great memories to mention!

It's been an absolute pleasure to work with you & know you. It really is the end of an era! 

Andy]]> 2022-12-15 10:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421657250 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421796739 Craig, I'm sure I'm dreaming .... I thought this time would never come but now I have to accept that after all these years you have decided to 'do the right thing' and hang up your boots. I have such lovely memories of you, Steve, John, Gary, Stan, and Deano  all doing what the sales team are good at ..fun, laughter, selling lots  and enjoying each others company - what an amazing time we all had.  
I wish you and your family all the very best and look forward to seeing the 'photos' of your daily catch (Fish) from the Welsh coast. 
Enjoy life   & big hugs to you all, 
Jo x]]> 2022-12-15 13:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421796739 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421810450 Wishing you all the best in your retirement.  Am I still allowed to call you for Thomas character information?  I'm not sure how I'm going to do consensus prep without you (bet you won't miss that)!  Have an amazing time.
Best wishes, Anna x]]> 2022-12-15 13:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2421810450 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2422142784 Craig, I wish you the happiest of retirements in sunny South Wales, Majorca (and wherever else your travels take you)!! Who knows, maybe one season, you will even get to see the Bluebirds do the famous DOUBE over the Swans! ;)
All the best!, Jamie (YJB)]]> 2022-12-15 17:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2422142784 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424620635 Craig - everyone loves you, you're an absolute Mattel legend. Will miss our football chats in the office, and your occasional cameo appearances on the five-a-side pitch where you show us all how it's done (just like the photo!). Enjoy your retirement, you thoroughly deserve it. Congratulations! Richard B]]> 2022-12-19 09:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424620635 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424626599 Craig (Judith!)  - what a legend!
You will be hugely missed - you truly deserve your retirement. Now you will have even more time to spend with Elizabeth and the family, holidays (i believe you enjoy a holiday in the sun??) and walks in Clyne Gardens!
Sending you loads of love, Tania xx]]> 2022-12-19 09:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424626599 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424668864 Its been lovely working with you over the past 5 years. Wishing you all the best and I hope you have a wonderful retirement. 
All the best,
Steph x]]> 2022-12-19 10:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424668864 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424750434 Wishing you all the best in your retirement Craig. We've seen a few changes over the years. I remember my first Xmas Party with you, Alf & Gordon all made me feel incredibly welcome. Your experience & the relationships you've developed with be missed by all. Congrats ! 
Love Lisa x]]> 2022-12-19 12:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424750434 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424790022 Wishing you all the very very best in your retirement Craig! I am sure you will enjoy every moment! Thanks for all your help and assistance to me over the past few years. Please call in and see us if you are over this way. Jenny x]]> 2022-12-19 13:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2424790022 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2425042669 Wishing you all the best and enjoy your retirement - very well deserved :)

Keisha]]> 2022-12-19 17:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2425042669 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2427415769 Craig, It has been an absolute pleasure knowing and working with you. Easy, understanding and supportive, a true LEGEND you’re!  5-a-side would no longer be the same without our very own Messi. Well-deserved rest and all the best.

Kelly N]]> 2022-12-22 12:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2427415769 https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2427612580 Wishing you all the very best for your retirement. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and I will miss you a lot. Take care and enjoy your well deserved time with your family. Love Charlotte A xxxx]]> 2022-12-22 18:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/intelligentgrocerypartners/hl60c18c8yv3jnn2/wish/2427612580