Nuestros líderes
Tony Grimminck
Director Ejecutivo
As CEO of Scribd, Inc., Tony brings extensive experience in finance, business strategy, and operations, guiding companies from idea to execution and scaling them effectively. Tony joined Scribd as the CFO in 2019, and took over the CEO role in 2023. Tony has a rich background in online, consumer-focused companies and he has held executive positions with HotelTonight and StubHub. Other prior roles include Vice President of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan and as an Officer in the Australian Army. He graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and the Australian Defence Force Academy, holding a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) and a Master’s in Engineering Science from the University of New South Wales, and an MBA from Columbia University.
Beck Kloss
Director de Producto y Tecnología
Beck Kloss is the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Scribd, a position he’s held since November 2021. In this role, he leads Product Management, Technology, Design, Insights, and Growth. Prior to Scribd, Beck was a Partner at Climate Capital and the SVP of Digital at Endeavor, in addition to holding various leadership positions at companies like Spotify, eBay, Deluxe Corporation, and Free IQ. Beck holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Statistics and Philosophy from Appalachian State University, a M.S. in Analytics from North Carolina State University, and has also pursued education at Terra.do. His expertise lies in product management, technology, advertising, AI, analytics, and strategy.
Patsy Mangan
Director de Recursos Humanos
Patsy Mangan is the Chief People Officer at Scribd, where she has pioneered innovative people practices that shape a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive culture. Under her leadership, Patsy redefined Scribd’s cultural values, embedding them into the organization’s core. She launched ScribdFlex, a future-of-work program that fosters trust, flexibility, and productivity. She has also built equitable compensation structures and championed vibrant DEI initiatives. Patsy introduced Leading with Care to strengthen leadership commitment and, most recently, founded GRIT—a performance standards framework foundational to Scribd’s cultural and organizational evolution.
Before joining Scribd, Patsy served as VP of Talent Management for North America at Essence Media, VP of Talent Strategy at Razorfish, and Director of Human Resources at Starcom MediaVest Group. She holds a B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University.Tod Harmon
VP of Finance & Operations
Tod Harmon is the Vice President of Finance and Operations at Scribd, Inc., bringing over 30 years of experience in scaling operations and driving financial strategy for highly competitive technology companies. With a deep understanding of the balance between strategic risk-taking and resource allocation, Tod plays a crucial role in supporting both executives and investors to achieve long-term business objectives.
Throughout his career, Tod has held various leadership roles in finance, sales operations, customer support, and data center management. Before joining Scribd, Inc., he worked at several venture-backed technology companies in the online consumer sector. He holds a B.S. in Finance from San Diego State University, an MBA from San Jose State University, and is a Certified Management Accountant.Gemma Craven
VP of Brand Marketing & Communications
Gemma brings 25+ years of marketing leadership working with many of the world’s best-known brands to her role as VP Brand Marketing and Communications at Scribd, Inc. The brand marketing team uses a combination of innovative storytelling, wide-reaching campaigns, multi-channel programming and customer-centric approaches to build beloved brands.
Prior to joining Scribd, Inc., Gemma founded her own brand consultancy, working as a fractional CMO with ambitious organizations including Spotify, Fiverr, Babylon Health, Nike and Ford. Previously, she was CMO at beloved toy company, Melissa & Doug, and led digital and brand strategy at McCann New York, where she played a pivotal role in creating the Fearless Girl, a global viral sensation. Originally from the UK, Gemma has lived and worked on three continents and is a lifelong language learner.Beth Deichmann
Jefe de personal
With over a decade of global experience guiding companies at different stages of growth, Beth elevates Scribd, Inc.’s approach to planning, goal-setting, and results tracking. Previously, Beth guided strategy and operations at several global, consumer-facing companies, including Uber and McKinsey & Company. Beth holds an MBA from Dartmouth College, in addition to a Master’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mary Alfheim
VP of Data & Analytics
As the Vice President of Data and Analytics, Mary has a passion for transforming complex data into actionable strategies that drive customer engagement, retention, and growth. With over 17 years of experience in data and analytics, Mary has a history of delivering innovative solutions and products using data science, advanced analytics, and research methods. Prior to joining Scribd, Inc., Mary led product analytics teams at Amazon as well as HBO, launching new products like Max and significant updates to Prime Video. Additionally, she led marketing science and analytics at TIAA, driving efficient and effective investments in brand and direct campaigns. Mary holds masters degrees in Economics and in Public Policy from Georgetown University.
