Megan Paterson
About Megan Paterson
Megan Paterson serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Kinaxis and has extensive experience in human resources and executive leadership. She is also an angel investor and a member of the Venture Advisory Committee at Invest Ottawa, with a strong commitment to optimizing organizational processes and advocating for survivors of domestic violence.
Current Role at Kinaxis
Megan Paterson serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Kinaxis, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees cloud services, corporate IT and security, strategy, human resources, and real estate on a global scale. Her focus is on optimizing organizational processes to ensure that Kinaxis is well positioned for growth and future success.
Previous Experience at Kinaxis
Prior to her current role, Megan Paterson held several positions at Kinaxis, including Chief Human Resources Officer from 2018 to 2023, and Vice President of Human Resources from 2015 to 2018. She began her tenure at Kinaxis as Director of Human Resources from 2008 to 2015. Her extensive experience in human resources has contributed to her strong analytical abilities and leadership skills.
Education and Expertise
Megan Paterson studied at Carleton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, completing the Executive HR Management Program in 2007. Additionally, she has studied at the Canadian Management Centre, enhancing her expertise in executive coaching, scaling high-growth companies, and mergers and acquisitions.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
Megan has been actively involved in community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Interval House of Ottawa from 2013 to 2021, where she held the position of past President. She also served on the Board of Directors for The Ottawa Hospital Foundation from 2019 to 2021. Currently, she is a member of the Venture Advisory Committee at Invest Ottawa since 2021 and engages in angel investing, focusing on supporting women entrepreneurs.
Personal Interests and Lifestyle
Megan Paterson resides in a small town just outside of Ottawa, where she is adapting to country living. She enjoys outdoor activities and values her time spent volunteering for women’s shelters. In her personal life, she is an avid reader who cannot live without her Kindle, enjoys playing tennis, has a passion for fast cars, and shares her home with her dog, Cassidy.