Garry Thaniel is the Senior Director and General Manager of eBay Canada. He previously served as General Manager of Sneakers on eBay’s Verticals Leadership Team (VLT) where he drove innovation, growth and unique consumer experiences, propelling eBay’s Sneakers category to secure the market leader position in the overall space.

With 15+ years of experience as a business executive in the retail sector and management consulting, Thaniel’s expertise in balancing strategic planning and tactical execution led him to be the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Instride for their retail and consumer goods sectors. Prior to Instride, Thaniel served as CEO of ONA Designs International, LLC, a purveyor of fine bags and accessories for the photography, creative professional and travel marketplace. He has also held several leadership roles with Sears Holding Corporation, The Grayson Group, GS1, AT Kearney, and Macy’s. His career started at Lord & Taylor where he helped launch several new brands, including Lilly Pulitzer, Eileen Fisher, Tommy Bahama and more. He also led planning for the Premium Denim business, where he grew its offering from eight to thirty-three stores, and helped launch brands such as Hudson, Diesel, Citizens of Humanity, and Seven.

Thaniel is an alumni from Harvard Business School and Bucknell University where he is still an active member of the Bucknell University Trustee Board and Harvard Business School Alumni Board of Directors.

He has also served as a Board member of the Bucknell University Alumni Association and the Black Retail Action Group (BRAG).

Outside of work, Thaniel loves spending time with his wife, Tash, their two young daughters, and dog, Maci. As a true sneakerhead himself, Thaniel currently owns over 200 pairs of sneakers. He also loves to collect vinyl records and is an avid sports fan (Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles).