Arizona, United States, April 2026 — Funko has announced the appointment of Mike Snider as Vice President of People & Culture, marking a significant step in strengthening its people strategy as the global pop culture brand continues to expand its footprint.
In his new role, Mike will lead Funko’s People & Culture function, driving initiatives across talent strategy, organizational design, employee engagement, and culture transformation. His appointment reflects Funko’s commitment to building a high-performing, people-centric organization aligned with its dynamic and creative business environment.
Mike has been associated with Funko for over three years, most recently serving as Senior Director, People and Culture, where he played a key role in strengthening HR systems, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and enhancing employee experience. His elevation to Vice President reflects his strong contribution in aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining Funko, Mike spent over two decades with PetSmart, where he held several senior HR leadership roles. As Senior Director Human Resources, he led a team of HR professionals supporting a workforce of over 3,500 employees across multiple distribution centers in the United States. During this tenure, he drove large-scale initiatives across executive compensation, recruitment, leadership development, and organizational design, directly partnering with C-suite leaders and board members.
His leadership resulted in measurable business impact, including reducing employee turnover significantly, improving engagement levels, and optimizing workforce costs by transitioning from outsourced labor to full-time talent models. He also led diversity and inclusion initiatives, integrating diversity councils across operations to build a more inclusive and engaged workforce.
Earlier in his career at PetSmart, Mike served as Human Resources Director, where he managed HR operations for a large multi-location workforce. He played a pivotal role in talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, and performance management, contributing to sustained organizational growth and workforce stability.
Funko (NASDAQ: FNKO) is a leading global pop culture lifestyle brand, known for its iconic products that connect fans to their favorite entertainment franchises. With a diverse portfolio that includes vinyl figures, action toys, apparel, board games, and digital collectibles, Funko has built a unique position at the intersection of fandom, creativity, and consumer engagement.
The company powers several well-known brands, including Loungefly, Mondo, Funko Games, and Digital Pop!, and continues to expand its global presence through retail locations, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships. With one of the world’s largest portfolios of entertainment licenses, Funko enables millions of fans worldwide to celebrate their passion for pop culture.
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