Funko "announced a series of leadership changes to strengthen the Company’s operations, drive enhanced returns for stockholders and best position Funko to capture the significant opportunities ahead. Brian Mariotti, Chief Creative Officer, board member and former Chief Executive Officer of Funko, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Mariotti succeeds Andrew Perlmutter, who is stepping down as CEO and will become President, effective immediately. As President, Mr. Perlmutter will focus primarily on growing the Company’s brands and will remain on the Board of Directors. Mr. Mariotti has a mandate from the Board to identify operational improvements while continuing to drive profitable growth. Jennifer Fall Jung is stepping down as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The Board has initiated a search to identify the Company’s next permanent CFO. Scott Yessner will serve as interim CFO until Ms. Fall Jung’s successor is identified. Mr. Yessner has been engaged through Tatum, a global talent services firm, and brings a 20-year track record of helping companies during transformative periods. The Board is also creating a new role of Chief Operating Officer and will work to identify a world class executive to fill that role and lead the Company’s operational improvements. The Board has retained a leading executive search firm to assist in the search for the permanent CFO and the COO."
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