Funko CEO Brian Mariotti takes 6-month leave; Michael Lunsford named Interim CEO

Funko, Inc.

Brian Mariotti ceased as CEO effective July 13, 2023, for a six-month sabbatical; remains a director.
Board appointed Michael Lunsford as Interim CEO; he will also continue as a director.
Lunsford receives $30,000/month salary (min 9 months) and 120,000 RSUs vesting on July 13, 2024.
Board searches for permanent CEO; Lunsford removed from Audit and Compensation Committees.
Charles Denson appointed to Audit Committee; Sarah Kirshbaum Levy as Chair of Compensation Committee.

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Appointed (interim)

Michael Lunsford

Interim Chief Executive Officer

FNKO · Funko, Inc.

Effective: 2023-07-13
Filed: July 18, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

appointed Michael Lunsford as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Departed

Brian Mariotti

Chief Executive Officer

FNKO · Funko, Inc.

Effective: 2023-07-13
Successor: Michael Lunsford
Filed: July 18, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

Brian Mariotti has agreed to take a six month leave of absence from the Company and cease serving as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael Lunsford was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Funko, Inc..

Action: appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer

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appointed Michael Lunsford as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Brian Mariotti departed as Chief Executive Officer at Funko, Inc..

Action: ceased serving as Chief Executive Officer
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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Brian Mariotti has agreed to take a six month leave of absence from the Company and cease serving as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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