Annie Bartley - Depew

Annie Bartley - Depew has extensive experience in sourcing and production management in the retail industry. Annie currently serves as the Director of Hardlines Sourcing at Funko, a position they assumed in January 2023. Prior to this role, they held the position of Senior Sourcing Manager at Funko/Loungefly from January 2022 to December 2022.

Before joining Funko, Annie Bartley - Depew worked at The Walt Disney Company for over a decade. Annie served as the Senior Sourcing Manager for Softlines, leading a global sourcing team for Disney Stores, Parks, Shop Disney, and other businesses. Annie'sresponsibilities included developing sourcing strategies, overseeing product development, negotiating costs, ensuring product safety, and achieving financial targets. Annie also held the role of Global Sourcing Manager, where they managed both softlines and hardlines products and led a team in various sourcing aspects for apparel, home, and other categories.

Prior to their tenure at The Walt Disney Company, Annie Bartley - Depew worked as a Production Manager and Account Manager at Linea Pelle, where they managed the development and production of belts and handbags for private label accounts such as Gap, Kohl's, Tory Burch, and others. Annie communicated directly with factories in China and India to fulfill retailers' aesthetic requirements and cost targets.

Annie'searlier experience includes a role as a Product Execution Manager at Wal-Mart, where they managed the costing, production, testing, and vendor strategy for costume jewelry and accessories. Annie also worked as a Product Development and Production Manager at Gap Inc., responsible for managing product development, supplier strategy, and production for adult accessories.

Annie Bartley - Depew has demonstrated expertise in sourcing, production, supplier management, and achieving financial targets throughout their career in the retail industry.

Annie Bartley - Depew began their educational journey in 2000, attending Pasadena City College. Over the course of two years, from 2000 to 2001, they pursued a degree in Spanish Language and Literature, ultimately completing an Associate of Arts (AA). Following this, they continued their studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where they enrolled from 2002 to 2004. During their time at Berkeley, Annie focused on Art, Architecture, and Design and successfully earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.