Tim Byrne, Dip IOD, is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in software engineering and partnerships, currently serving as Senior Vice President at Rakuten Kobo Inc. since September 2016. Byrne has successfully led diverse teams, driving the development of innovative software products and shaping strategic directions in alignment with company objectives. Previous roles include Vice President of Software Engineering, where Byrne led a payment integration project achieving significant cost savings, and Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Juggle, a FinTech start-up. Academic credentials include a Master's in Management Science from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, a BSc in Mathematics and Computing from the University of Galway, and a certificate in High Impact Leadership from the Irish Management Institute.