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Management

Kinaxis Appoints Razat Gaurav as New CEO

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 08, 2026 · 08:00 KXS · 170.15 KINAXIS INC. J
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Executive Summary

  • Kinaxis Inc. announced Razat Gaurav will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 12, 2026 and will join the Board of Directors.
  • The transition follows an interim CEO period; Bob Courteau returns to his role as non‑executive Board Chair and Angel Mendez remains Independent Lead Director.
  • Gaurav brings extensive supply‑chain and AI experience, having led Planview and LLamasoft, and is expected to drive the next phase of AI‑driven growth for Kinaxis’s Maestro platform.

Key Details

  • Effective Date: January 12, 2026 – Razat Gaurav assumes CEO duties and board membership.
  • Interim Leadership Change: Bob Courteau steps down as interim CEO to resume non‑executive Board Chair responsibilities.
  • Board Continuity: Angel Mendez continues as Independent Lead Director.
  • Executive Team Additions: Mark Morgan appointed President of Global Commercial; other leadership additions noted.
  • CEO Background: Former CEO of Planview (2021‑2025) and LLamasoft; senior roles at Blue Yonder and i2 Technologies; board member at SPS Commerce.
  • Strategic Focus: Gaurav will prioritize AI‑driven decision making, expansion of the Maestro platform, and scaling Kinaxis’s supply‑chain orchestration capabilities.
  • Historical Performance Highlight: Under Gaurav’s leadership, Planview more than doubled revenue while maintaining high operating margins.

Notable Quotes

“Kinaxis is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of intelligent supply chains… I will champion the next generation of AI‑driven decision making and supply chain orchestration, using the Maestro platform.” – Razat Gaurav, Chief Executive Officer

“After a rigorous search, the Board selected Razat to lead the company as CEO.” – Bob Courteau, Interim CEO & Board Chair

All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in Kinaxis’s filings.

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