Andrew Adams
About Andrew Adams
Andrew Adams serves as the Manager of Business Development for EMEA and APAC at Kinaxis, where he leads a team focused on supply chain planning. He has extensive experience in business development, having previously held positions at Infor Global Solutions, Logility, and LLamasoft.
Work at Kinaxis
Andrew Adams has been employed at Kinaxis as the Manager of Business Development for the EMEA and APAC regions since 2019. He operates from Douglas, Isle of Man, where he oversees international business development operations. In his role, he leads a diverse team of Business Development executives, focusing on supply chain planning. His responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance business growth and fostering relationships with clients across two major regions.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Andrew Adams held several roles in business development within the supply chain sector. He worked at Logility as a Business Development Manager from 2012 to 2018 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Before that, he served as the EMEA Business Development Manager at LLamasoft, Inc. for 11 months in 2018. His experience also includes a position at Infor Global Solutions, where he focused on supply chain management from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Adams studied at Sutton Coldfield College, where he pursued Computer Programming and Software Design. He completed a Higher Diploma from 2003 to 2005, acquiring knowledge that supports his career in business development and technology. His educational background underpins his expertise in supply chain transformation strategies, enabling him to assist companies in mitigating risks.
Background in Recruitment
Before his extensive career in business development, Andrew Adams worked as a Commercial IT Recruitment Consultant at Proactive Personnel Ltd for one year in the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2008. This experience provided him with insights into the recruitment process and the IT sector, which complements his later roles in business development.