Bill Walker
About Bill Walker
Bill Walker serves as the Senior Director of Global Solution Extension Partnerships at Kinaxis, where he has worked since 2019. He focuses on integrating supply chain solutions and enhancing the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform while leading partnerships with customers and technology providers.
Work at Kinaxis
Bill Walker has held the position of Senior Director - Global Solution Extension Partnerships at Kinaxis since 2019. In this role, he collaborates with a global community of customers and partners utilizing the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform, which focuses on supply chain concurrent planning and execution. He is dedicated to the company's customer-first mandate, which emphasizes the importance of knowing sooner and acting faster. Walker leads the Development and Technology Partnership Program within the Global Alliances team, concentrating on integrating supply chain solutions and developing new embedded algorithms for the RapidResponse platform.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Kinaxis, Bill Walker served as Senior Vice President - Partner and Customer Success at SIGNiX, Inc. for a brief period in 2019. He also worked at SAP America, Inc. for twelve years, where he held the position of Global Business Development and Channel Leader from 2007 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he was the National Channel and Cloud Sales Manager at Info Tech, Inc. from 2003 to 2007. These roles provided him with extensive experience in partnership development and customer success strategies.
Education and Expertise
Bill Walker earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Management and Marketing from Mount Allison University, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles. His expertise lies in supply chain management, business development, and partnership strategies.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Bill Walker enjoys traveling with his family to explore new cultures, history, and international cuisine. He has a passion for coaching youth sports, focusing on the personal development of his two sons through sportsmanship and strong fundamentals. This involvement reflects his commitment to fostering growth and teamwork in young athletes.