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Equipe executiva da Kobo

Michael Tamblyn - presidente e diretor executivo

Michael Tamblyn

President & CEO

Michael is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Rakuten Kobo. Driving growth, profitability and international expansion in a fiercely competitive market, he combines a passion for reading with a deep focus on the hardware and software experiences that can make a customer’s reading life better. A passionate and engaging presenter and commentator, Michael speaks internationally on digital media, publishing and mobile technology and has been featured in the New Yorker, Wired, Canadian Business, National Post, Globe and Mail and the New York Times.

Michael foi parte de uma equipe executiva da Rakuten Kobo, desde seu início em 2009, e, anteriormente, teve o cargo de diretor de conteúdo. Antes de entrar para a Kobo, Michael foi diretor executivo e fundador da agência de cadeia de suprimentos BookNet Canada e cofundador da primeira livraria online do Canadá, a Bookshelf.ca, comprada pela Indigo Books & Music, em 1998, para criar a Indigo.ca, onde atuou como vice-presidente de operações online.

Michael tem mestrado em administração de negócios pela Universidade de Western Ontario.

Anna Giagkou - Chief Financial Officer

Anna Giagkou

Diretor financeiro

Anna Giagkou is the Chief Financial Officer at Rakuten Kobo, responsible for the company’s financial management and accountability, as well as guiding future growth. In her role overseeing the finance team, Anna oversees the financial strategy, performance, and growth across all business pillars.

Prior to joining Rakuten Kobo, Anna was the Chief Financial Officer at Cox Automotive Canada, where she was responsible for the development of financial strategies, supporting optimization of operations, managing and reporting finances and driving results across all lines of business. Anna holds a CPA, CMA designation and serves on a number of boards, including Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC).

Trevor Hunter - Diretor executivo de tecnologia

Trevor Hunter

Diretor de tecnologia

Trevor é diretor de tecnologia da Rakuten Kobo e responsável pela tecnologia inovadora responsável por todas as facetas do serviço de eReading de alto nível da empresa. Ele supervisiona a prática de engenharia que proporciona qualidade e inovação sempre em alto nível, mantendo o foco principal nos desejos e necessidades dos clientes, em um ecossistema de leitura digital. Anteriormente, Trevor era arquiteto corporativo na Rakuten Kobo, onde desenvolveu estratégias viáveis ​​para apoiar os objetivos de negócios da empresa, empregando as melhores práticas e assegurando o desenvolvimento e a confiabilidade operacional para arquiteturas em escala de internet.

Antes de entrar na Rakuten Kobo, Trevor ocupou vários cargos na Infusion, onde aumentou sua experiência como consultor confiável por seu trabalho em diversos setores como varejo, viagens e hotelaria e serviços financeiros.

Trevor é bacharel em ciência da computação pela Universidade de Ulster.

Marianne Hamilton - CMO

Marianne Hamilton

CMO

Marianne Hamilton is the Chief Marketing Officer of Rakuten Kobo. Responsible for the entire customer journey, from acquisition and retention to ebook, audiobook and eReader sales, she applies an integrated marketing discipline to deliver brand and business growth. Marianne is a dynamic leader and strong collaborator who motivates diverse teams toward improving reading lives, based on our core belief that life is better with books.

A communications professional with a certificate in media and advertising, Marianne worked agency-side doing public relations, social media and product marketing for several Fortune 500 companies. She also led Canada's marketing organization for Motorola during the advent of Android smartphones. Marianne joined Rakuten Kobo in 2012 to increase the company's marketing and sales impact through its global network of retail partners.

Jay Howard - General Counsel

Jay Howard

General Counsel

As General Counsel for Rakuten Kobo, Jay develops and implements the company’s legal strategies. Along with his team, he provides guidance on global legal issues, identifies emerging trends, and ensures compliance with laws and regulation while managing risk and protecting the company’s interests. Jay offers legal and business expertise and support in decision-making processes, and he has deep familiarity with complex legal and industry matters.

Prior to joining Rakuten Kobo, Jay led legal functions at media and technology companies with both national and international presence. He holds LL.B. and B.C.L. legal degrees and various legal designations from industry groups.