Funko Appoints Glenn Abell as Senior Vice President of Sales for U.S. and Canada

EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, is proud to announce the appointment of Glenn Abell as Senior Vice President of Sales for the U.S. and Canada, effective February 24, 2025. Abell brings more than two decades of experience in the global toy and collectibles industry, having previously held senior leadership roles at Mattel, Moose Toys, and The LEGO Group.

“With Glenn’s impressive track record of driving revenue growth and building high-performing sales teams, we are confident he will play a key role in Funko’s strategic fandom expansion and transformation,” said Cynthia Williams, CEO of Funko. “His deep industry knowledge and passion for the collectibles market make him the ideal leader to propel our sales organization forward.”

In his new role, Abell will oversee Funko’s sales organization, driving strategy, execution, and growth across wholesale and specialty sales channels. His extensive background in sales leadership, category management, and business development is expected to be pivotal in strengthening Funko’s retail presence and partnerships.

“Funko is an icon in the pop culture space, and I couldn’t be more excited to join the company during this dynamic period of transformation,” said Glenn Abell. “I look forward to leading the sales organization as we focus on the next period of growth and expansion for this world-class company.”

Prior to joining Funko, Abell most recently served as General Manager and Global Head of the building sets category at Mattel. He previously held leadership positions at Moose Toys as U.S. General Manager and spent 16 years at The LEGO Group in various sales, marketing, e-commerce, and general management roles across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK. Abell also has extensive board experience, most recently serving on the Board of Trustees for the Toy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Toy Industry Association in the US, and as an advisor for various organizations in the toy and e-sports industries.

About Funko

Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop-culture lifestyle brand. Funko designs, sources, and distributes licensed pop-culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, action toys, apparel, housewares, and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop-culture brands and characters. Learn more at Funko, and follow us on TikTok, X, and Instagram.

Forward Looking Statements

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