Our Leadership
Tony Grimminck
Chief Executive Officer
Tony Grimminck is the Chief Executive Officer of Scribd, Inc., where he leads the company’s vision, strategy, and operations. He joined Scribd, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer in 2019 and was appointed CEO in 2023, bringing deep experience in finance, strategy, and scaling consumer-focused businesses.
Prior to Scribd, Inc., Tony held executive roles at HotelTonight and StubHub and served as Vice President of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan. Earlier in his career, he was an Officer in the Australian Army. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) and a Master’s in Engineering Science from the University of New South Wales, an MBA from Columbia University, and graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Beck Kloss
Chief Product & Technology Officer
Beck Kloss is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Scribd, Inc., overseeing Product Management, Technology, Design, Data and Analytics. Since joining in 2021, he has driven product innovation and platform enhancements to strengthen Scribd, Inc.’s global offering.
Beck’s prior experience includes senior roles at Spotify, eBay, and Endeavor, as well as serving as a Partner at Climate Capital. His career spans product management, analytics, AI, advertising, and digital strategy across both high-growth startups and established enterprises. He holds a B.A. in Psychology with minors in Statistics and Philosophy from Appalachian State University and an M.S. in Analytics from North Carolina State University.
Patsy Mangan
Chief People Officer
Patsy Mangan is the Chief People Officer at Scribd, Inc., leading HR, Talent Acquisition, People Experience, and Internal Communications. She is known for progressive thinking and building innovative people strategies. Her leadership has driven initiatives such as ScribdFlex, a pioneering future-of-work program; Scribd Humans, an initiative that strengthens connection and shared purpose; GRIT, a performance framework that drives clarity and accountability; and a full overhaul of the company’s values to align with long-term growth.
She is passionate about high-performance, high-engagement cultures that fuel business success. Before joining Scribd, Inc., Patsy held senior people leadership roles at Essence Media, Razorfish, and Starcom MediaVest Group. She holds a B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University.
Gemma Craven
VP of Brand Marketing & Communications
Gemma Craven is Vice President of Brand Marketing & Communications at Scribd, Inc., where she leads Brand Marketing, Content, and Customer Operations - teams united to attract, engage, and retain customers by delivering exceptional brand experiences at every touchpoint. She has 25+ years of experience building and positioning global brands.
Previously, Gemma was CMO at Melissa & Doug, an advisor to the C-Suite at companies including Spotify, Nike, Fiverr, and Ford, and led digital brand strategy at McCann New York, where she helped turn the Fearless Girl into a global sensation. She built Social@Ogilvy New York into an award-winning, multi-practice division. Originally from the UK, Gemma has lived and worked on three continents.
Mary Alfheim
VP of Data & Analytics
Mary Alfheim is Vice President of Data & Analytics at Scribd, Inc., where she leads data science, analytics, and research to drive customer growth and engagement. She has over 17 years of experience translating complex data into strategic business insights.
Before joining Scribd, Inc., Mary led product analytics teams at Amazon and HBO, contributing to launches such as Max and major Prime Video updates, and directed marketing science at TIAA. She holds master’s degrees in Economics and Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Tod Harmon
VP of Finance & Operations
Tod Harmon is Vice President of Finance & Operations at Scribd, Inc., responsible for financial strategy, operational scaling, and resource allocation. He brings over 30 years of experience leading finance, sales operations, customer support, and data center management in competitive technology markets.
Before Scribd, Inc., Tod held leadership roles at multiple venture-backed consumer technology companies. 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.
Kalea Clark
General Counsel
Kalea Clark is General Counsel at Scribd, Inc., overseeing Legal Strategy, Risk & Compliance (including Regulatory, Government Affairs, IT, and Security), Intellectual Property, and Commercial Transactions. She is known for her collaborative approach to developing legal solutions that align with business goals.
Before Scribd, Inc., Kalea served more than a decade as Deputy General Counsel at The Washington Post, advising on SaaS expansion, digital advertising, privacy compliance, and newsroom matters. She began her career at WilmerHale, representing clients in technology, education, and media. Kalea holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.
