Anna Kuriakose

CPO @SumUp | Board Director | Advisor | ex Meta, Skype
Summary
Anna Kuriakose is a 'full stack' leader and operator with a passion for building exceptional teams to develop, launch, and expand innovative technology products.
Currently serving as the Product Management Director at Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Anna previously held five Chief Product Officer roles in startup and growth-stage companies.
Alongside her corporate responsibilities, Anna also contributes as a Non-Executive Director for a Venture Capital Trust, offers angel investment support to seed-stage startups, and serves as a valuable Board Advisor and Mentor for founders and CEOs in the startup and scaleup arena.
Her educational background includes an MBA from Durham University Business School and a BA from Mahatma Gandhi University.
Anna's impressive professional journey features key roles such as Chief Product Officer at TotallyMoney, Lantum, EVRYTHNG, and JustGiving, as well as SVP of Products at AlertMe and VP positions at Monitise, all underlining her expertise in product management and growth strategies.
With diverse experience ranging from product management at Skype to founder roles at ScaleupLean, Anna has showcased her ability to drive innovation, streamline operations, and lead ventures to success.
Her career highlights also include significant contributions in startups like Nikkel, BE, and WHL, and corporate roles at Lifetree Convergence Ltd. and Escotel Mobile Communications Ltd., honing her skills in market research, sales analysis, and general management.
Anna's profound industry insights, coupled with her versatile skill set, have established her as a strategic leader known for her acumen in technology, product development, and team management.
Recognized for her influential leadership style and strategic vision, Anna Kuriakose continues to shape the tech industry landscape through her roles at Meta and her involvement in guiding and supporting emerging startups and visionary entrepreneurs.