Brian Furman
About Brian Furman
Brian Furman is a Senior Manager of Strategy Management at Kinaxis, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in program management and consulting, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Sterling Commerce, Expicient Inc, and Ford Motor Company.
Current Role at Kinaxis
Brian Furman serves as the Senior Manager of Strategy Management at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth. His experience in strategy management contributes to the company's objectives in the supply chain and operations sectors.
Previous Experience in Consulting and Management
Before joining Kinaxis, Brian Furman held several significant roles in various companies. He worked at Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, as Consulting Operations Manager from 2003 to 2009. He also served as Director of the Program Management Office at Expicient Inc from 2013 to 2015, and as PMO Manager at i2 Technologies from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he was the Director of Professional Services for Global Accounts at Infor from 2012 to 2013 and worked as a Program Manager at JDA Software from 2009 to 2012.
Career Background in Supply Chain and Technology
Brian Furman's career spans over three decades, primarily in supply chain and technology management. He began his career at Ford Motor Company, where he worked in various roles related to supply chain, manufacturing, and technology management from 1985 to 1997. This extensive background laid the foundation for his later roles in program management and consulting.
Educational Background
Brian Furman obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, where he studied from 1981 to 1984. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering and Economics, which he earned from Carnegie Mellon University from 1975 to 1979. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and management.