The Last Word: Kinaxis’ Megan Paterson on Why Her Canadian Company Opened an Office in Las Colinas

“Dallas is recognized as a growing, centrally located region for technical and supply chain management talent.”

Megan Paterson
Chief Operating Officer
Kinaxis
.…on why her Ottawa-based supply chain management software company has opened an office in Las Colinas.

From its base in Ottawa, Canada, Kinaxis aims to deliver the agility needed to absorb today’s supply chain disruptions. Now the supply chain management software company—with more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries—is fulfilling part of that mission right here in North Texas, with a newly opened office in Irving’s Las Colinas.

“Establishing a permanent hub in the U.S. is a critical part of our global footprint as businesses continue to adopt Kinaxis to manage supply chains in an increasingly complex environment,” Paterson said in a statement.

Read more in our story here

For more of who said what about all things North Texas, check out Every Last Word.

Get on the list.
Dallas Innovates, every day.

Sign up to keep your eye on what’s new and next in Dallas-Fort Worth, every day.

One quick signup, and you’re done.

R E A D   N E X T

  • Kinaxis said its new North Texas office will serve as a centralized hub where employees and customers can come together to engage, collaborate, and work towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing global supply chains. The company serves more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries worldwide.

  • Six years after going big with the 10,000-square-foot "Taj Mahal of Tupelo" at The Star in Frisco, Tupelo Honey has opened its second Texas location in Las Colinas. The Irving spot's smaller, cozier setting could be a blueprint for the chain's further U.S. expansion. But diners are buzzing about the new culinary and cocktail creations from its R&D kitchen, like the Roast Beef Debris, Panko-Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes, and Peach-Don't-Kill-My-Vibe Sangria.

  • Wells Fargo's future campus in Irving could set a new standard for sustainable workplace design, boasting a modern aesthetic and the company's first net-positive energy system. Once complete, the campus is expected to generate more energy than it uses, while also providing a collaborative environment that prioritizes employee wellness and productivity through on-site gyms, nearby outdoor activities, and more. Take a look inside.

  • Christine Leong Connors, a former leader at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank in Northern California, says EPIQ now has more people in Dallas than at its San Francisco headquarters.

  • Lightbeam says its HQ move to Cypress Waters will increase the company's footprint in Dallas-Fort Worth by 50% and marks the next chapter in the company's rapid expansion. The news of Lightbeam's HQ move follows its January release of the industry’s first no-cost health equity strategy in-a-box solution.