According to Anime News Network and confirmed by FUNimation (as well as former employees via social networking sites), FUNimation has finished its current restructuring of its staff. In a filing with the SEC, it has noted that its chief operating officer, Brian Burke, was let go as part of the changes. FUNimation has also put out a formal statement about the situation as well:
We can confirm that FUNimation Entertainment has completed a company-wide restructuring that includes staffing reductions in several departments."This decision was not taken lightly and thoughtful consideration was given as to how this move would affect our customers, vendors and employees," said Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment. "However, we must anticipate and adapt to the current economic climate. This action is expected to streamline our processes as we manage our business for long-term growth."
The staff reductions were made to the support infrastructure and does not affect the production or acquisitions of titles. FUNimation will continue to acquire the best titles from Japan and has several strategic alliances and acquisitions yet to announce."
The restructuring is occuring at a time when numerous companies worldwide are performing such measures, and from all appearances this seems to be a relatively minor one in comparison to other companies. With the word this week of the retail market operating at its lowest in nearly four decades, every company is feeling the pinch in some
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