D&D General Former WOTC President Cynthia Williams lands CEO role at Funko!

[Meech17]

Funko Appoints Cynthia Williams Chief Executive Officer, Board Member

Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cynthia Williams as its C

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[Oofta]

Not particularly surprising that she just went to a different company. Sounds like it was just a normal, old job switch, not some grand conspiracy. I wish her luck.

 

[Parmandur]

Yup, that tracks: leaving a job as corporate President for another job as CEO is pretty normal stuff.

 

[bedir than]

She moved from a billion dollar business unit that had to report to the person who used to run that business unit to a billion dollar company where she's in charge.

Also, it's in the north Sound so probably an easier commute from her house.

Considering the timeline, I would bet she was poached.

 

[Mistwell]

She moved from a billion dollar business unit that had to report to the person who used to run that business unit to a billion dollar company where she's in charge.

Also, it's in the north Sound so probably an easier commute from her house.

Considering the timeline, I would bet she was poached.

Sounds like it.

 

[vecna00]

Sometimes, you have to leave your job to get a promotion!

 

[Meech17]

Yeah, all in all it seems like a logical move. The companies both rely heavily on nostalgia to sell their products, so I'd imagine her WoTC experience would likely prove relevant.

 

[aco175]

I smell a big-head Drizzt line coming to stores near you.

 

[KYRON45]

I got a new stapler at work!!
Didn't even ask for it.

 

[Osgood]

Not particularly surprising that she just went to a different company. Sounds like it was just a normal, old job switch, not some grand conspiracy. I wish her luck.

That’s what they want you to think! Looking at my conspiracy board it all makes sense now that I can connect Williams to Edmond J. Funko… the puppet master that’s been pulling the strings of every major since gaming controversy since Col. Mustard’s involvement in Iran-Contra was leaked on the dark web!