Matt Henson
About Matt Henson
Matt Henson is an Account Director at Kinaxis, with a diverse career in sales and business development across various companies in the technology sector. He holds degrees in Applied Physics and Software Technology from Edinburgh Napier University and has utilized his personal experiences, including a late-life ADHD diagnosis and a significant health event, to inspire innovative thinking.
Work at Kinaxis
Matt Henson has been serving as an Account Director at Kinaxis since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing client relationships and driving business development initiatives. His position is based in London, England, where he leverages his extensive experience in sales and account management to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, Matt Henson held various positions in the technology and sales sectors. He worked at GXS as a Sales Executive from 2012 to 2017, and at Logility as a Senior Account Executive from 2020 to 2022. His earlier roles include Director of Business Development at E2open from 2008 to 2012, EDA Sales Manager at PTC from 2004 to 2006, and Sales Manager at Mentor Graphics from 1999 to 2003. He also served as an Account Manager at both Sterling Commerce and Hewlett Packard during the early 2000s.
Education and Expertise
Matt Henson studied at Edinburgh Napier University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from 1987 to 1990. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Software Technology from the same institution between 1993 and 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology sales and account management.
Personal Insights and Experiences
Matt Henson utilizes a unique perspective gained from a late-life ADHD diagnosis to foster innovative thinking in both his personal and professional life. Additionally, he has experienced a life-changing brain hemorrhage, which has positively influenced his approach to work and life. He is actively involved in Scouting, using his personal experiences to challenge and inspire others.