
Anne G. Robinson is a distinguished supply chain strategy and analytics executive with more than 25 years of experience in digital transformation and operations management. Currently, she is a strategic advisor who supports businesses as they navigate complex global supply chains. Previously, Anne was Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, where she directed the company’s roadmap, strengthened partnerships with industry leaders, and advanced the adoption of emerging technologies. At Verizon, she served as Executive Director of Global Supply Chain, overseeing the end-to-end vision for operations through advanced analytics, technology, and process innovation. Earlier in her career at Cisco, Anne directed advanced analytics, business intelligence, and performance management teams for the company’s supply chain.
Anne holds a BSc with honours in mathematics from Acadia University, an MASc in management sciences from the University of Waterloo, and an MSc and PhD in industrial engineering from Stanford University. A respected leader in the field, Anne is a fellow and past president of INFORMS and a recipient of the Martin K. Starr Excellence in Production and Operations Management Practice Award. Her recent publications include a chapter in the forthcoming book AI in Supply Chains: Perspectives from Global Thought Leaders.