Arielle Kane

Arielle Kane is the Chief Financial Officer at Restless Books, an independent, nonprofit publisher based in Brooklyn, New York.14 She plays a key role in the financial management and strategic operations of the company, which focuses on publishing international literature and bringing diverse voices to American readers.12 Kane is part of a small staff of five at Restless Books, working alongside the founder and publisher Ilan Stavans, as well as other team members.1 Her LinkedIn profile indicates she is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo and has over 500 connections on the platform.3

Professional Background

• Current Position: Chief Financial Officer at Restless Books14
• Previous Role: Manager, Marketing (prior to her CFO position)4

Company Information

Restless Books, where Kane works, is a nonprofit publisher with the following characteristics:

• Founded: 2013 (initially as a for-profit e-book publisher, transitioned to nonprofit status in 2016)1
• Mission: To champion essential voices from around the world and bring international literature to American readers2
• Annual Publication: Approximately 20 books per year1
• Focus: Fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, travel titles, and children's books through their Yonder imprint1

Kane's role as CFO is crucial in managing the financial aspects of this mission-driven organization, which relies on a combination of book sales, grants, and crowdfunding to support its operations.12