Chris Olson
About Chris Olson
Chris Olson serves as the Senior Director of Operations for Global Professional Services at Kinaxis, where he has worked since 2018. He has a substantial background in operations and human resources, having held various roles at Accenture for over a decade prior to his current position.
Work at Kinaxis
Chris Olson has been employed at Kinaxis as the Senior Director of Operations, Global Professional Services since 2018. In this role, he oversees cross-functional management of special projects within the Global Professional Services division. He leads the team responsible for managing professional services automation software and develops executive-level reporting and leadership presentations. Additionally, he serves as a proxy and liaison for the Executive Vice President of Global Professional Services, ensuring effective communication and project alignment.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to his current role at Kinaxis, Chris Olson held several positions at Accenture. He served as the Accenture Development Partnerships – Rotational Assignment Project Lead in 2014 for 11 months. From 2014 to 2018, he was the Director of Operations and Chief of Staff for Service Delivery Operations in North America. His earlier roles included Senior Manager for Accenture Operations and Manager in Human Resources, focusing on talent development and global curriculum initiatives. His tenure at Accenture spanned over 15 years.
Education and Expertise
Chris Olson holds a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. He also completed the Gateway to Business Management Program at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. His educational background supports his expertise in operations management, project leadership, and professional services automation, which he applies in his current role at Kinaxis.
Background in Human Resources and Talent Development
Chris Olson has a significant background in human resources and talent development. He worked in various capacities at Accenture, including Manager and Senior Manager roles focused on talent enablement and development. His experience in managing resource management, training, and enablement for teams has contributed to his operational leadership at Kinaxis.