Rakuten Kobo Inc. Formerly called Shortcovers (2009) Kobo Inc. (2009–2016) Type Subsidiary Industry bookselling, consumer electronics Founded Toronto, Ontario, Canada (December 2009 (2009-12))[1] Founder Michael Serbinis Headquarters Toronto, Ontario, Canada Area served Global Turkey United States United Kingdom Canada Japan Brazil Australia New Zealand France Germany Netherlands Austria Ireland Luxembourg Belgium Italy Portugal Spain South Africa Philippines Key people Takahito Aiki (Chairman) Michael Tamblyn (President and CEO) Products e-books, e-readers, audiobooks, tablet computers, reading applications Number of employees >400 (April 2014)[2] Parent Rakuten (2012–present) Subsidiaries Aquafadas Website www.kobo.com