Rita Chaher

COO


  

Rita is responsible for overseeing Canalys' Global Operations and holds the position of COO. In this role, she leverages her innovative perspective and strong understanding of company management to enhance the Group's capabilities, products, and services.

Before assuming her current position, Rita held various roles within the organization, including sales, marketing, and leadership of the company's flagship event, the Canalys Forum. This event attracts influential technology vendors, distributors, and reseller partners from around the world.

Prior to joining Canalys, Rita worked in the international and Argentinean legal market. She became a member of the Bar Association and actively participated in organizations such as COLADIC (Latin American Council of International and Comparative Law) and IMLA (International Media Law Association).

Before completing her law degree, Rita interned for the Comparative Media Law and Policy Program at the Center for Socio-Legal Studies, Oxford University. She engaged with presenters and lecturers of the High-Level EU-Latin American and Caribbean Information Society during her time there. Additionally, she completed the Media Law Advocate Training Program at Oriel College in Oxford.

Rita is a qualified solicitor in Argentina and fluent in English and Spanish. She has also successfully completed an Executive Management Program at Harvard Business School.