Funko Names Josh Simon as CEO

Josh Simon, CEO, Funko | Effective September 1, 2025・Photo Credit: Funko

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EVERETT, Wash., August 12, 2025 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – Pop culture lifestyle brand Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), has appointed Josh Simon as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Simon will also join the company’s Board of Directors on the same date, succeeding interim CEO Mike Lunsford.

Charles Denson, Chairman of the Board of Funko, commented: “Josh is an exceptional leader and his extensive experience in entertainment and consumer products is exactly what Funko needs in its next CEO. Moreover, he brings expertise in operations, licensing and strategy, gained while serving in senior leadership roles at such esteemed companies as Netflix, Nike, and The Walt Disney Company. We are delighted to have him as our CEO as we work to maximize the significant growth opportunities ahead.”

“I am honored to join the team at Funko, an iconic company with a huge fan base that I admire and respect. Pop culture - and people’s desire to connect with the lifestyle brands they love - is stronger today than ever. There are so many ways we can build on Funko’s fandom and expand our business for the benefit of both customers and shareholders”, said Simon.

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Simon joins Funko after more than five years at Netflix, where he served as Vice President of Consumer Products. In that role, he oversaw global merchandise, live experiences, and the Roald Dahl Story Company, building and scaling the division with products tied to major Netflix titles such as Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game. He launched Netflix’s first e-commerce platform for consumer products, managed retail relationships with Walmart, Target, and Primark, and expanded the company’s experiences business to more than 40 unique offerings across 300 cities.

Previously, Simon held senior management roles at Nike, including Vice President and Head of Global Strategy for product, design, merchandising, and categories. He also worked in film production and development at The Walt Disney Company’s Motion Picture Group and Color Force Productions, as well as in Disney’s corporate strategy and development group. Simon earned a B.A. in economics from Harvard University.

Funko, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Washington state, operates across multiple global markets with brands such as Funko, Loungefly, and Mondo. The company offers licensed products including vinyl figures, fashion accessories, apparel, toys, and collectibles.

For more information, visit www.funko.com.

Source: Funko, Inc.