Leadership Team

Muni Boga
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Muni Boga

Chief Executive Officer

With over 20 years of experience as a founder, leader, and innovator, Muni is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to advance the human experience. Prior to Kudos, he led the creation of award-winning technology and design solutions for clients throughout Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Mexico. Muni has been listed as the lead inventor on numerous international patents, including the Digital Vinyl® CD that was acquired by Verbatim. A background in architecture was the spark that ignited Muni’s professional career specializing in product, user experience, brand and strategy. His dedication to creating innovations and models that embrace diversity, foster unity and culture, and enhance human performance, has led Kudos to be a disruptive force in the employee engagement industry.

Tom Short
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Tom Short

Chief Customer Officer

As Chief Customer Officer, Tom leads the thought leadership strategy at Kudos and works with our team and clients to support and deliver on our clients success. In the last 25 years, Tom has founded several successful companies. At each of Tom's organizations, employee experience has been the cornerstone, leading to high-performing teams and happy employees.

Tom is active in speaking engagements, sharing his experience and expertise surrounding entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, and of course, all things HR and employee engagement. He is passionate about the impact recognition has in creating a great employee experience and is dedicated to educating the world about what genuine recognition can do for people everywhere.

Scott Sturgeon
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Scott Sturgeon

VP Technology

With over 20 years of experience in Software Development, Scott is a creative and compassionate technology leader who excels in building high-performance teams. With a career that spans numerous industries, and extensive start-up experience, he has the skills and expertise to help companies bring their software vision to life. Scott pairs his strong technical background with a quiet compassion for people, continuously inspiring teams to be the best they can be.  

Garrett Genest
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Garrett Genest

Director of Growth

Garrett brings over ten years of experience in software/technology to Kudos leading Demand Generation, Marketing Operations, and Field Marketing. Having previously worked with Calgary-based Blackline Safety and Burnaby-based Alpha Technologies, he brings experience marketing wireless IoT devices for safety, SaaS services, professional services,  power distribution, and power backup equipment. Garrett brings a global perspective, having lived in Malaysia, Argentina, Calgary, and Vancouver. His passion for technology began when he was just a kid helping his Dad build computers. They are still bonding through building computers together to this day.

Michelle Thomas
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Michelle Thomas

Director, Development & Architecture in Technology

Michelle is a nerd with over 20 years of experience in Software Development across a variety of industries, including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate. In her quest to build diverse, high-performing scrum teams, Michelle helps introverted computer geeks reach their full potential.  Her teams strive to delight our customers with robust, well-made features.

Margaux Morgante
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Margaux Morgante

Director, Marketing & Communications

Margaux is an accomplished marketing and communications leader with an MBA from McMaster University. Her marketing philosophy is deeply rooted in empathy, a keen understanding of client needs, and a relentless pursuit of tangible results. With a versatile career spanning legal, higher education, and technology sectors, Margaux is adept at navigating diverse industry landscapes. She is fervently committed to fostering cross-functional collaboration, enhancing organizational efficiency, and mentoring her team towards fulfilling their professional aspirations.

Outside the professional arena, Margaux cherishes quality moments with her family – her husband and two young children, who are her greatest joy. An avid reader, she eagerly anticipates each new selection from Reese's Book Club, has a deep interest in pop culture, and loves exploring the scenic beauty of the East Coast through travel.

David Quaicoe
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David Quaicoe

Director, Client Success

David Quaicoe is a results-driven Director of Client Success with a passion for building high-performing teams and creating forward-thinking engagement strategies that strengthen client relationships. He believes in developing people, fostering trust, and maintaining operational precision so that every client touchpoint delivers measurable value and lasting loyalty.

With a background spanning account management, sales leadership, and customer advocacy, David consistently drive results in revenue growth, NPS improvement, and churn reduction. He thrives on cross-functional collaboration, translating strategic vision into impactful programs that achieve business objectives and empower teams to perform at their best.

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Muni Boga

Chief Executive Officer

With over 20 years of experience as a founder, leader, and innovator, Muni is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to advance the human experience. Prior to Kudos, he led the creation of award-winning technology and design solutions for clients throughout Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Mexico. Muni has been listed as the lead inventor on numerous international patents, including the Digital Vinyl® CD that was acquired by Verbatim. A background in architecture was the spark that ignited Muni’s professional career specializing in product, user experience, brand and strategy. His dedication to creating innovations and models that embrace diversity, foster unity and culture, and enhance human performance, has led Kudos to be a disruptive force in the employee engagement industry.

Tom ShortLinkedIn Logo

Tom Short

Chief Customer Officer

As Chief Customer Officer, Tom leads the thought leadership strategy at Kudos and works with our team and clients to support and deliver on our clients success. In the last 25 years, Tom has founded several successful companies. At each of Tom's organizations, employee experience has been the cornerstone, leading to high-performing teams and happy employees.

Tom is active in speaking engagements, sharing his experience and expertise surrounding entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, and of course, all things HR and employee engagement. He is passionate about the impact recognition has in creating a great employee experience and is dedicated to educating the world about what genuine recognition can do for people everywhere.

Scott SturgeonLinkedIn Logo

Scott Sturgeon

VP Technology

With over 20 years of experience in Software Development, Scott is a creative and compassionate technology leader who excels in building high-performance teams. With a career that spans numerous industries, and extensive start-up experience, he has the skills and expertise to help companies bring their software vision to life. Scott pairs his strong technical background with a quiet compassion for people, continuously inspiring teams to be the best they can be.  

Garrett GenestLinkedIn Logo

Garrett Genest

Director of Growth

Garrett brings over ten years of experience in software/technology to Kudos leading Demand Generation, Marketing Operations, and Field Marketing. Having previously worked with Calgary-based Blackline Safety and Burnaby-based Alpha Technologies, he brings experience marketing wireless IoT devices for safety, SaaS services, professional services,  power distribution, and power backup equipment. Garrett brings a global perspective, having lived in Malaysia, Argentina, Calgary, and Vancouver. His passion for technology began when he was just a kid helping his Dad build computers. They are still bonding through building computers together to this day.

Michelle ThomasLinkedIn Logo

Michelle Thomas

Director, Development & Architecture in Technology

Michelle is a nerd with over 20 years of experience in Software Development across a variety of industries, including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate. In her quest to build diverse, high-performing scrum teams, Michelle helps introverted computer geeks reach their full potential.  Her teams strive to delight our customers with robust, well-made features.

Margaux MorganteLinkedIn Logo

Margaux Morgante

Director, Marketing & Communications

Margaux is an accomplished marketing and communications leader with an MBA from McMaster University. Her marketing philosophy is deeply rooted in empathy, a keen understanding of client needs, and a relentless pursuit of tangible results. With a versatile career spanning legal, higher education, and technology sectors, Margaux is adept at navigating diverse industry landscapes. She is fervently committed to fostering cross-functional collaboration, enhancing organizational efficiency, and mentoring her team towards fulfilling their professional aspirations.

Outside the professional arena, Margaux cherishes quality moments with her family – her husband and two young children, who are her greatest joy. An avid reader, she eagerly anticipates each new selection from Reese's Book Club, has a deep interest in pop culture, and loves exploring the scenic beauty of the East Coast through travel.

David QuaicoeLinkedIn Logo

David Quaicoe

Director, Client Success

David Quaicoe is a results-driven Director of Client Success with a passion for building high-performing teams and creating forward-thinking engagement strategies that strengthen client relationships. He believes in developing people, fostering trust, and maintaining operational precision so that every client touchpoint delivers measurable value and lasting loyalty.

With a background spanning account management, sales leadership, and customer advocacy, David consistently drive results in revenue growth, NPS improvement, and churn reduction. He thrives on cross-functional collaboration, translating strategic vision into impactful programs that achieve business objectives and empower teams to perform at their best.

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