Business Wire·Apr 28, 2026, 6:56 AM ET

Nik Rupp Joins Funko as Senior Vice President of Brand and Marketing

Funko, Inc. announced the appointment of Nik Rupp as Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing.
Rupp will lead global marketing strategy, brand storytelling, and events for the pop culture lifestyle brand.
CEO Josh Simon stated Rupp's expertise in connecting fans across physical and digital experiences will be instrumental for Funko's expansion.
Rupp brings over 12 years of experience in brand marketing, digital innovation, and product creation.
Most recently, Rupp served as Senior Director of Brand & Product at Nike Virtual Studios, where he led the launch of .SWOOSH.
During his tenure at Nike, Rupp spearheaded the Fortnite Kicks collaboration, the Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike Air Max 95 campaign, and the launch of NIKELAND on Roblox.
Rupp previously served as Marketing Director for Nike New York City, driving regional brand strategy across the East Coast.
Rupp holds an MBA from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Cologne, Germany.