Claire Rychlewski
About Claire Rychlewski
Claire Rychlewski is the Global Executive Vice President at Kinaxis, where she has worked since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, she has held various senior leadership roles and is passionate about sustainability and the impact of technology on society.
Current Role at Kinaxis
Claire Rychlewski serves as the Global Executive Vice President at Kinaxis, a position she has held since 2022. Based in France, she is responsible for overseeing global operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. Her leadership is focused on enhancing the company's offerings in supply chain management, particularly through the application of Concurrent Planning techniques, which she views as transformative for business growth.
Previous Experience at Kinaxis
Prior to her current role, Claire Rychlewski held several positions at Kinaxis. She worked as Strategic Sales Europe for seven months in 2018, followed by a tenure as Vice President, EMEA Business from 2019 to 2020. She then served as Senior Vice President, EMEA from 2020 to 2022. Her experiences in these roles contributed to her understanding of the supply chain landscape and the importance of effective change management in technology adoption.
Career Background in Technology
Claire Rychlewski has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. She has held senior leadership positions at notable companies such as Oracle and GT Nexus. At Oracle, she served as Vice President of EMEA Cloud for ISVs and was instrumental in co-creating the Oracle cloud SaaS start-up program in EMEA. Her role as Senior Director, Head of EMEA Alliances at GT Nexus further solidified her expertise in strategic partnerships and alliances.
Education and Professional Development
Claire Rychlewski holds a BA Hons in Economics, Politics, and Accounting from the University of Manchester. She also possesses a post-graduate certificate from the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Her educational background supports her passion for sustainability and her advocacy for Women in Tech and STEM initiatives for children.
Advocacy and Leadership Philosophy
Claire Rychlewski is passionate about the role of science and technology in improving lives and businesses. She emphasizes the importance of creating a collaborative work environment that encourages respectful creative conflict. Claire believes in leading with empathy and addressing challenges with straightforwardness, drawing inspiration from thought leaders like Margaret Heffernan on innovation and collaboration.