Everett, Wash., Jan 13 — Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Reed Duchscher as an independent director to the Board, effective today. In connection with this appointment, Mike Lunsford will step down from the Board of Directors as of the same date.
Duchscher is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Night, a next-generation talent management and venture platform that partners with the world’s most influential creators, artists, and brands. He pioneered a disruptive model that turns creators into founders and operators, including the representation and scaling of MrBeast and snack brand Feastables. Night amplifies the voices and companies defining culture today, building creator-led businesses across talent management, content production, marketing strategy, and venture investing. The firm oversees some of the most influential creators in pop culture, including Kai Cenat, Hasan Piker and the Kalogeras Sisters. Night’s creators and partners set trends, engage audiences at scale, and drive commerce, positioning the company at the forefront of content, culture, and the future of media.
“Reed is a deeply respected business leader and investor with a proven track record of building dynamic businesses in fast-evolving consumer and digital markets,” said Josh Simon, Chief Executive Officer of Funko. “We believe his experience bridging content, creators and commerce, as well as his work developing new revenue models around fandom, will be highly valuable as we focus on driving profitable growth, deepening fan engagement and creating long-term shareholder value.”
“I’m excited to be joining Funko at a time where the culture, entertainment, and IP landscape is evolving as significantly as it has in decades,” said Duchscher. “Funko has always been a beloved brand in the world of pop culture fanatics, and there’s a bright future in being able to connect both its brand and products with the next generation of fans. I’m looking forward to working alongside Josh and the rest of the Board to fulfill their vision of the business.”
Funko and the Board express their appreciation to Mike Lunsford for his many years of service and leadership, including his contributions as Funko’s Interim CEO during periods of strategic transition and organizational change.