The former Netflix, Disney and Nike product executive will take the helm from 1 September
Funko has appointed Josh Simon as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025.
He succeeds Interim CEO, Mike Lunsford, and has also been appointed to the Funko Board of Directors, effective on the same date.
“Josh is an exceptional leader and his extensive experience in entertainment and consumer products is exactly what Funko needs in its next CEO,” said Charles Denson, Chairman of the Board of Funko. “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 maximise the significant growth opportunities ahead.”
“I am honoured to join the team at Funko, an iconic company with a huge fan base that I admire and respect”
Josh joins Funko following more than five years at Netflix, where he served as Vice President, Consumer Products, overseeing its global merchandise business, live experiences, and the Roald Dahl Story Company. Simon built and scaled the division, creating a broad range of products for Netflix’s biggest titles, such as Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Squid Game and dozens of other titles.
He also launched its first e-commerce platform for consumer products and managed relationships with the world’s largest retailers, including Walmart, Target, Primark and more.
“I am honoured to join the team at Funko, an iconic company with a huge fan base that I admire and respect,” said Josh. “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.”
Prior to Netflix, Josh held several senior management roles at Nike, The Walt Disney Company’s Motion Picture Group, and DreamWorks.
