Chandrakant Kanoria
About Chandrakant Kanoria
Chandrakant Kanoria is the Sr. Director, Global Product Head for Supply Chain Solutions Products at Flexport, based in the Greater Seattle Area.
Current Role at Flexport
Chandrakant Kanoria holds the position of Sr. Director, Global Product Head (Supply Chain Solutions Products) at Flexport. He operates in the Greater Seattle Area on-site, directing a global team of over 100 members. His responsibilities include driving the P&L of Flexport’s third-largest freight product. His role focuses on developing strategic initiatives in supply chain solutions to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Prior to his current role, Chandrakant Kanoria served as Sr. Director, Product Management and Operational Excellence at Flexport from 2022 to 2024 in Bellevue, Washington. Before that, he was Sr. Director, Head of Operations Americas from 2020 to 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. In these roles, he managed operations for almost 50% of Flexport's business in the Americas region, leading a team of approximately 150 professionals. Over a span of seven years, he played a significant role in expanding Flexport's workforce from 250 to 4000 employees.
Experience at L.E.K. Consulting
Chandrakant Kanoria’s tenure at L.E.K. Consulting saw him working as a Manager from 2015 to 2017 across Southeast Asia. During his time there, he led various projects including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and new market entry initiatives. His role involved a broad range of strategic efforts aimed at driving growth and optimizing profitability.
Education Background
Chandrakant Kanoria earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Industrial from the National University of Singapore. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both business and engineering principles, aiding his career in strategic management and operational efficiency.