Pascal Durr
About Pascal Durr
Pascal Durr is a Senior Product Manager at Kinaxis, specializing in Supply Chain Execution. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Current Role at Kinaxis
Pascal Durr serves as the Senior Product Manager for Supply Chain Execution at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2023. His role focuses on embedding functional extensions and technical improvements into product roadmaps through effective release management. Durr's expertise in supply chain execution contributes to the strategic direction and development of Kinaxis's offerings in this area.
Previous Experience at Kinaxis
Durr has an extensive history with Kinaxis, having held multiple leadership roles. He worked as Team Leader Engineering - MPO from 2008 to 2011, followed by positions as VP Software - MPO (2013-2015), VP Services - MPO (2012), VP Design - MPO (2016-2017), and VP Product Management - MPO from 2018 to 2023. His experience includes overseeing the transition of MPO into Kinaxis Supply Chain Execution following the acquisition in 2022.
Education and Academic Background
Durr earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Software Engineering from the University of Twente, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His research interests included software composition, particularly focusing on aspect-orientation. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from the University of Twente, completed from 2001 to 2004, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from Windesheim, which he achieved from 1997 to 2001.
Early Career and Development
Before his tenure at Kinaxis, Durr worked at the University of Twente as a Teletop Content Developer for 11 months in 2003. He also served as a Ph.D. Candidate at the same institution from 2004 to 2008. His early career experiences laid the foundation for his technical expertise and leadership capabilities in the field of software engineering and product management.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional endeavors, Durr has a personal interest in photography. This hobby reflects his creative side and provides a balance to his technical career in software and product management.