Alexandre (Alec) Kent
About Alexandre (Alec) Kent
Alexandre (Alec) Kent serves as the EMEA Commercial Legal Counsel at Kinaxis in London since 2023, bringing a diverse background in legal roles and a strong educational foundation in law and negotiation.
Work at Kinaxis
Alexandre Kent serves as EMEA Commercial Legal Counsel at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for providing legal support and guidance across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre Kent has a diverse educational background. He studied Law with French Law and Language at the University of East Anglia, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his studies at BPP Law School, where he earned an LLM in Legal Practice (Solicitors) from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he participated in the Oxford Programme on Negotiation at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2014. His studies also include a year at Télécom Physique Strasbourg, focusing on French Law during his Erasmus program from 2013 to 2014.
Background
Before joining Kinaxis, Alexandre Kent gained extensive experience in various legal roles. He worked as a Trainee Solicitor and later as Legal Counsel at SS&C Technologies from 2020 to 2022. He also served as In-House Paralegal at the same company from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he held positions as Legal Counsel at Gravity Sketch and as an Intern at Zaiwalla & Co. His early career included roles as a Student Ambassador and Social Secretary at the University of East Anglia.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alexandre Kent has demonstrated leadership and advocacy. He served as President of the University of East Anglia and was a Student Ambassador for The Movember Foundation. He has a strong belief in the importance of a development culture that embraces innovation, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and communication skills. He is also an advocate for creating life-changing opportunities through sports and technology.
Professional Interests
Alexandre Kent has a passion for learning about and experimenting with new technologies. He enjoys engaging with the business side of operations beyond his legal responsibilities. His commitment to professional development is evident in his advocacy for emotional intelligence and collaboration within the workplace.