Funko Appoints Glenn Abell as Senior Vice President of Sales for U.S. and Canada
February 25 2025 - 5:57AM
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.
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