Netflix ‘s head of consumer products, Josh Simon , has exited the streamer to become CEO at Funko .

Simon, who succeeds interim Funko CEO Mike Lunsford, will begin in his new role at the pop-culture collectibles company (which has recently branched into gaming ) on Sept. 1. He also will join the Funko board of directors, effective on the same date.

His appointment as CEO comes on the heels of Cynthia Williams abruptly exiting the position in July amid a few rough quarters for the company. Williams, who was removed by the board of directors, had joined Funko in the top position in May 2024.

Most recently, Simon served as Netflix’s VP of consumer products, leading its global merchandise business, live experiences (launching more than 40 experiences across 300 cities around the worl

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