Ottawa, Canada, January 2026 – Kinaxis has announced the appointment of Razat Gaurav as its new Chief Executive Officer, welcoming him to lead the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation. The organization stated that Razat will spearhead efforts to accelerate the future of intelligent supply chains through Kinaxis’ AI-powered Maestro platform, reinforcing its position as a global leader in supply chain orchestration. The company emphasized that this planned leadership transition reflects its commitment to creating sustainable long-term value for employees, customers, and shareholders.
Razat Gaurav brings twenty-five years of experience in enterprise software and supply chain, along with a proven track record of advancing innovation-driven growth and building high-performance cultures. Kinaxis highlighted that his deep industry expertise and leadership approach make him uniquely qualified to guide the company through its next phase of expansion.
Before joining Kinaxis, Razat Gaurav served as CEO and Member of the Board of Directors at Planview for nearly five years. During this tenure, he led the organization through a period of strategic transformation, focusing on growth acceleration, customer value creation, and product innovation. His leadership was marked by strengthening Planview’s market position and expanding its enterprise platform capabilities.
Prior to Planview, Razat was CEO and Member of the Board at LLamasoft, Inc. (later part of Coupa), where he played a central role in scaling the company’s supply chain design and analytics business. His tenure there reinforced his reputation as a leader capable of driving technology-led disruption in complex global supply chain environments.
Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software) for over seven years. As EVP & GM and Chief Revenue Officer, he oversaw global sales, product management, industry strategy, and alliances, with responsibility for a significant portion of the company’s P&L. He also led international regions across EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, driving revenue growth, market expansion, and major SaaS initiatives.
Razat’s professional foundation was built at i2 Technologies, where he spent more than a decade in multiple senior roles including Senior Vice President – Head of Sales and SVP – Global Logistics Business Unit. He was instrumental in growing the logistics business globally and advancing SaaS transportation management solutions. He began his career in consulting with Ernst & Young, working on supply chain strategy and process optimization for leading global enterprises.
Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain management, trusted by some of the world’s most recognized brands. The company’s platform combines patented concurrency techniques with a human-centered approach to AI, enabling organizations to orchestrate their end-to-end supply chain network—from multi-year strategic planning to real-time execution and last-mile delivery. Kinaxis solutions provide the agility and predictability required to navigate today’s volatile and complex business environment.
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