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Equipo directivo de Kobo

Michael Tamblyn - Presidente y consejero delegado

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 forma parte del equipo directivo de Rakuten Kobo desde su origen en 2009, y anteriormente desempeñó el cargo de jefe de contenido. Antes de unirse a Kobo, Michael era el consejero delegado fundador de la agencia de cadena de suministros, BookNet Canada y cofundó la primera librería online de Canadá, Bookshelf.ca, adquirida por Indigo Books & Music en 1998 para crear Indigo.ca, donde trabajó como vicepresidente de operaciones online.

Michael tiene un máster en Administración de empresas por la Universidad de Western Ontario.

Anna Giagkou - Chief Financial Officer

Anna Giagkou

Director financiero

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 - Director general de tecnologías

Trevor Hunter

Director de tecnología

Trevor es director de tecnología en Rakuten Kobo y es responsable de la tecnología innovadora que está detrás de todas las facetas del servicio de lectura digital de primera clase de Kobo. Se encarga de supervisar la aplicación de la ingeniería, para la cual la calidad y la innovación son lo más importante, sin dejar de considerar como clave del negocio en ningún momento las necesidades e intereses de los clientes en un ecosistema de lectura digital. Previamente, Trevor ostentó el puesto de arquitecto corporativo en Rakuten Kobo, donde ideó estrategias posibles para apoyar los objetivos comerciales de la empresa empleando las mejores prácticas, a la vez que garantizaba el desarrollo y la fiabilidad operativa de la arquitectura a través de Internet.

Antes de unirse a Rakuten Kobo, Trevor ocupó diversos puestos en Infusion, donde amplió su experiencia como asesor de confianza gracias a su trabajo en una serie de departamentos verticales, incluyendo ventas, turismo, alojamiento y servicios financieros.

Trevor es licenciado en Informática por la Universidad 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.