Anna Kuriakose

Anna Kuriakose is the Chief Product Officer at SumUp, a global fintech company. She joined SumUp in mid-June 2023 and is based in London.13 Here are some key details about her background and role:

Professional Experience

Anna has an extensive background in product management and leadership roles:

• Prior to joining SumUp, she was the Product Director for Messenger on Windows and Mac and web-based video calling at Meta (formerly Facebook).12
• She has held Chief Product Officer roles at companies including JustGiving and TotallyMoney.13
• Anna was an early product manager at Skype.14

Role at SumUp

As Chief Product Officer at SumUp, Anna's responsibilities include:

• Strengthening the product team
• Driving clarity and implementation of SumUp's product strategy
• Leading cross-team initiatives
• Aligning and developing SumUp's multiple products to meet the needs of small businesses1

Education and Background

• Anna is a graduate of Mahatma Gandhi University and holds an MBA from Durham University Business School.14
• She describes herself as a "'Full stack' leader & operator building great teams to make, launch and scale technology products globally".4

Additional Roles

Beyond her position at SumUp, Anna is also:

• A Non-Executive Director of an LSE-listed Venture Capital Trust
• An angel investor in seed-stage startups
• A board advisor and mentor to founders and startup/scaleup CEOs4

Anna Kuriakose's appointment at SumUp is seen as a significant addition to their leadership team, with the company expecting her expertise to help take their products to a new level and offer better tools to merchants in the future.13