Ottawa tech group plans hiring of technology professionals
Ottawa-based Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), the authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, says its Chennai office will be one of the strategic global hubs supporting multiple aspects of Kinaxis growth, including engineering, customer support, professional services, and other business operations.
“India is a key market for us since both domestic demand and increased foreign investments are driving tremendous economic growth, and our India-based customers are facing the exact types of supply chain challenges and disruptions that concurrent planning and RapidResponse are designed to address,” said Richard Lord, Kinaxis vice president of sales, APAC.
With more than 200 professionals in Chennai, the company has been operational in the Indian market since 2020.
The new 44,000 sq ft office in the World Trade Centre has seating capacity for additional hiring and growth, will not only strengthen the company’s operations and generate quality employment opportunities in the country, but also enhance the product vision and innovations of Kinaxis that help companies plan for the future, monitor risks and opportunities and respond at the pace of change.
Kinaxis’ presence in India has grown more than 70% in 2022. It plans to recruit more employees in roles spanning technology professionals, and professional services as well as continuing a highly successful internship program.
“To meet unprecedented demand for RapidResponse around the world, we are investing heavily in our India operations and partner ecosystem,” John Sicard, Kinaxis CEO, said on 21 Oct 2022.
“India is a natural powerhouse of human intelligence that has been playing a critical role in the overall growth of the IT industry, worldwide. We are very happy to expand our workforce universe for the people of India and sustain our aggressive growth journey,” said Sicard.
Everyday volatility and uncertainty demand quick action, he pointed out, adding that Kinaxis® delivers the agility to make fast, confident decisions across integrated business planning and the digital supply chain.
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