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Michael Tamblyn - Voorzitter en CEO

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 maakt al sinds het begin in 2009 deel uit van de directie van Rakuten Kobo. Hiervoor was hij Chief Content Officer. Voordat hij bij Kobo kwam, was Michael oprichter en directeur van BookNet Canada en was hij mede-oprichter van de eerste online boekwinkel van Canada, Bookshelf.ca, die in 1998 door Indigo Books & Music werd overgenomen en Indigo.ca werd. Hier was hij werkzaam als VP Online Operations.

Michael heeft een Master in Business Administration, die hij behaalde aan de universiteit van West Ontario.

Anna Giagkou - Chief Financial Officer

Anna Giagkou

CFO

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 - Chief Technology Officer

Trevor Hunter

CTO

Trevor is Chief Technology Officer bij Rakuten Kobo en is verantwoordelijk voor de innovatieve technologie achter alle facetten van Kobo's eReading-service van wereldklasse. Hij heeft de leiding over de technische kant, waarbij kwaliteit en innovatie in een hoog vaandel staan terwijl hij tegelijkertijd gericht blijft op wat de klant wil en nodig heeft binnen het digitale leesecosysteem. Voorheen bekleedde Trevor de rol van Enterprise Architect bij Rakuten Kobo, waar hij inzetbare strategieën uitdacht om de doelen van het bedrijf te steunen door de beste praktijk in te zetten, terwijl hij ervoor zorgde dat de ontwikkeling en bedrijfsverantwoordelijkheid voor internetschaalarchitecturen geborgd bleven.

Voordat Trevor bij Rakuten Kobo kwam, bekleedde hij verschillende rollen bij Infusion, waar hij ervaring opdeed als betrouwbaar adviseur door zijn werk in verschillende bedrijfstakken, zoals retail, reizen & gastvrijheid en financiële diensten.

Trevor heeft een Bachelor of Science in Computerwetenschappen behaald aan de Universiteit van 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.