Channa North Hoffstaed
About Channa North Hoffstaed
Channa North Hoffstaed serves as the Vice President of Professional Services North America at Kinaxis, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in supply chain management and consulting, she has held various roles in prominent companies, including EY and MillerCoors.
Current Role at Kinaxis
Channa North Hoffstaed serves as the Vice President of Professional Services North America at Kinaxis. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on supply chain management solutions. In her role, she leverages her extensive experience in supply chain and operations to enhance service delivery and client engagement.
Previous Experience at EY
Prior to her current role, Channa worked at EY for six years as a Senior Manager in Advisory Services, focusing on Supply Chain and Operations. During her tenure from 2012 to 2018 in the Greater Chicago Area, she led transformational programs across various industries, including Life Sciences, High Tech, and Consumer Products. She also worked in IT Risk and Assurance at EY from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Channa North Hoffstaed has a robust educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Colorado Boulder from 2001 to 2005. She then pursued Economics at Portland State University from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business from 2008 to 2010.
Career at MillerCoors
Channa began her career in supply chain management at MillerCoors, where she worked as a Supply Chain Analyst for one year from 2009 to 2010. This role provided her with foundational experience in the supply chain sector before transitioning to consulting.
Leadership at Surge for Water
Since 2019, Channa has served as the Board Chair for Surge for Water, a nonprofit organization focused on providing sustainable water solutions. In this capacity, she applies her leadership skills and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity to drive the organization's mission forward.