As a company, we’re creating new standards for library solutions and experiences. We recognize this task requires outstanding leadership at all levels of the organization, and we are well positioned for success.
Yariv’s impressive legacy as an organizational leader serves Innovative well, as we continue to lead the curve of innovation in library solutions.
Yariv joined Innovative in 2020 as our General Manager, after 20 years of experience working with NICE, a leader in enterprise software solutions for businesses and nonprofit organizations of all industries. Over the course of his time with NICE, Yariv held multiple leadership roles, was instrumental in expanding the company’s global presence, and worked closely with NICE’s customers, which include over 85 of the Fortune 100 global businesses. With Yariv’s deep technical knowledge, global experience, and a collaborative, strategic spirit, his work has helped thousands of businesses around the world make smarter decisions and deliver better customer experiences. Yariv holds a technical degree, a business degree, and an MBA from the University of Hull in England.
Read moreAs a degreed librarian, Tom holds personal appreciation for the challenges and goals of librarians and libraries.
After more than 40 years working with libraries, Tom is well-suited to advise all operations of our organization on the unique needs and opportunities for libraries and their patrons. His experience includes 25 years with Innovative, 2 years as a consultant for OCLC, and running his own consultancy, where he and his partners helped libraries operate and grow with a patron focus. He’s proficient in the best practices of ILS/LSP procurement, library workflows and operations, resource sharing and discovery technologies, and library market sizing and analysis. Tom holds a B.A. in International Relations from American University and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Maryland.
Toni and the global teams she leads are known to take initiative, drive innovation, and seek efficiency, to the benefit of our solutions and the people that use them.
Toni joined Innovative in 2019, bringing with her 20 years of success developing strategies, roadmaps, and exceptional user experiences for the product lines of companies such as LexisNexis, Covalex, and Intapp. She’s honed skills across the product development cycle including research, wireframes, prototypes, testing, and analysis. Her curiosity and energy have served her well as she enthusiastically embraces her role at Innovative, producing and modernizing technology that helps our customers achieve their visions and goals. She holds a B.S. in Education from George Fox University.
Raena’s strategic leadership ensures our sales team delivers the effective, innovative library management solutions our customers deserve.
A tireless advocate for the future of libraries, Raena brings efficiency, insight, and inspiration to Innovative’s sales force, ensuring the solutions we implement empower libraries to deliver the best possible service to their patrons. Her career in sales spans almost two decades and includes experience building and training teams in sales, sales operations, and business development. Prior to joining Innovative in 2016, Raena worked in highly regulated industries and appreciates the advantages of establishing and achieving high standards. She holds a B.A. from UC San Diego and an MBA from California Lutheran University
Lisa’s 25 years of experience helps translate customer insights and trends into marketing programs that enable libraries to achieve extraordinary results.
Lisa is a strategic marketing leader with expertise in libraries spanning from primary to tertiary markets. Her work in the library information and education sectors includes consulting, marketing, product management, and training. Known for her collaborative nature and strong partnership development, Lisa is adept at effecting positive change to improve the customer journey. She is a true advocate for libraries and learners and values the meaningful experiences and achievements our shared development process creates. Previously both an APAC regional and worldwide field marketer for ProQuest, Lisa contributes an insightful global perspective to Innovative’s marketing practices. She holds a B.A. from Purdue University and an MILS from the University of Michigan.
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