David Addison
About David Addison
David Addison serves as the Director of Service Delivery at Kinaxis, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in managing large programs for multinational organizations and holds advanced degrees in Geography and Geographical Information Systems from The University of Edinburgh.
Work at Kinaxis
David Addison has served as the Director of Service Delivery at Kinaxis since 2020. In this role, he focuses on delivering and assuring large, complex programs for the company, which is a rapidly growing SaaS provider specializing in cloud-based subscription software for supply chain operations. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Delivery Manager at Kinaxis from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kinaxis, David Addison held the position of OBD Project Manager at Shell from 2014 to 2015. He also spent 16 years at IBM Global Business Services as a Senior Managing Consultant, where he worked from 2002 to 2018 in Aberdeen. Throughout his career, he has led major assignments for multinational organizations across various geographies.
Education and Expertise
David Addison studied at The University of Edinburgh, where he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Geographical Information Systems from 1991 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Geography from the same institution, studying from 1987 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex service delivery programs.
Career Overview
David Addison has a diverse career spanning multiple roles in service delivery and consulting. His experience includes significant positions at Kinaxis, Shell, and IBM Global Business Services. His focus on large, complex programs has been a consistent theme throughout his professional journey, contributing to his ability to manage and deliver high-impact projects.