Ottawa, Ontario — January 8, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) has appointed Razat Gaurav as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 12, 2026. Gaurav will also join the Kinaxis Board of Directors on his start date.
According to Bob Courteau, Interim CEO and Board Chair at Kinaxis, Gaurav was selected after a rigorous search. Courteau cited Gaurav’s 25 years of experience in supply chain solutions, his track record in innovation-driven growth, and his focus on developing high-performing cultures as qualifications for the role. Courteau said the Board will support Gaurav as he leads Kinaxis.
Gaurav has experience building and scaling global organizations. He was previously CEO of Planview and LLamasoft, and held senior roles at Blue Yonder and i2 Technologies. He is currently a board member at SPS Commerce.
During his tenure as CEO of Planview, beginning in 2021, Gaurav led the company’s AI transformation. Planview launched an AI platform designed to use data architectures and multi-agent AI capabilities. The company more than doubled its revenue while maintaining high operating margins under Gaurav’s leadership.
Gaurav said he is excited to join Kinaxis and return to his roots in supply chain. He said that Kinaxis is positioned to redefine the future of intelligent supply chains, and that he will champion the next generation of AI-driven decision making and supply chain orchestration using the Maestro platform.
The leadership transition reinforces Kinaxis’ commitment to creating long-term value for employees, customers, and shareholders. Other key leadership additions include Mark Morgan, President of Global Commercial.
Courteau will return to his role as non-executive Board Chair of Kinaxis. Angel Mendez will continue as Independent Lead Director.
Kinaxis is a leader in modern supply chain orchestration. Its AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro, combines technologies and techniques that provide supply chain transparency and agility. Kinaxis is trusted by global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate volatility and disruption.
Source: Kinaxis
