Équipe de direction de Kobo
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.
Read more about Michael Tamblyn >Michael has been a part of Rakuten Kobo’s executive team since its inception in 2009, and previously held the role of Chief Content Officer. Prior to joining Kobo, Michael was the founding CEO of the supply chain agency, BookNet Canada and co-founded Canada’s first online bookstore, Bookshelf.ca, purchased by Indigo Books & Music in 1998 to create Indigo.ca, where he served as VP of Online Operations. Michael holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.
Anna Giagkou
Directeur financier
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.
Read more about Anna Giagkou >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).
Nimod Narayanan
Directeur de la technologie
Nimod is the Chief Technology Officer at Rakuten Kobo and is responsible for the R&D group, working with stakeholders to build a global growth vision and strategy for investment and innovation. He leads Kobo’s overall technology, operations strategy and architecture; looking at current business needs along with current and future technology trends, with a focus on optimizing for speed, innovation and reliability.
Read more about Nimod Narayanan >As a leader in digital and technological advancement for major telecommunications and financial institutions, Nimod has a keen understanding of how to leverage opportunities in the ever-changing technological landscape. With over 20 years of experience as a developer and as a leader of multiple technology transformation programs, Nimod joined Rakuten Kobo in 2022 to drive agility, efficiency and responsiveness within Kobo’s ecosystem. Prior to being CTO, Nimod held the role of SVP, Technology at Rakuten Kobo.
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.
Read more about Marianne Hamilton >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
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.
Read more about Jay Howard >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.