Kyla Sanderson
About Kyla Sanderson
Kyla Sanderson is the Chief of Staff, Global Ocean & Trucking at Flexport, with a background in management consulting and mechanical engineering.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Kyla Sanderson serves as the Chief of Staff, Global Ocean & Trucking at Flexport. In this capacity, she manages a broad range of strategic initiatives to enhance the logistics and transportation solutions provided by Flexport globally. Her responsibilities involve coordinating and overseeing major projects, ensuring operational efficiency, and contributing to the long-term strategic planning of Flexport's ocean and trucking divisions.
Career at Flexport
Kyla Sanderson joined Flexport in 2019 and has since undertaken several key roles. Initially, she served as Global Operations Manager, followed by her role as Business Development Manager for Canada. In 2020, she took on the position of Chief of Staff for North America, a role she held for five months before transitioning to her current role. This progression highlights her versatility and ability to manage different aspects of the company's operations.
Management Consulting Experience
Before joining Flexport, Kyla worked at KPMG in Canada as Manager of Strategy & Operations in Management Consulting. During her four-year tenure from 2014 to 2018, she gained extensive experience in formulating strategies and improving operational efficiencies for various businesses. Her background in management consulting has substantially contributed to her strategic capabilities in her current role at Flexport.
Mechanical Engineering Background
Kyla Sanderson’s professional journey includes a solid foundation in mechanical engineering. She worked for three years as a Mechanical Engineer-in-Training at Stantec, where she honed her technical and engineering skills. Additional engineering roles included internships at TRIUMF and Sentinelle Medical, providing her with a well-rounded engineering education and practical experience in design and ergonomics.
Educational Background
Kyla Sanderson holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree from the University of Waterloo, having studied there from 2007 to 2012. She also has international academic experience as an exchange student at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore for 11 months. Her academic background has equipped her with a robust foundation in applied science and engineering principles.