Executive Biographies

Descartes' management team is comprised of experienced logistics operators that specialize in operations, technology, marketing and sales. The team has deep domain expertise in logistics and distribution and can use first hand experiences to address the challenges our customers face. The team is committed to building and managing a world-class organization focused on serving and delivering results for our shareholders and customers.

Arthur Mesher

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer of Descartes, Arthur Mesher oversees the Company's marketing and sales, product development, network operations, and customer and corporate services, with direct responsibility for the executive management team.

In 1998, Mr. Mesher joined Descartes where he led the creation of the first on-demand logistics network that provides application and communication capabilities for all three major modes of transportation: truck, air and ocean. In his role as EVP Strategic Development, Mr. Mesher helped implement success-based pricing and logistics innovation services, enabling the acceleration of value for Descartes customers. In May 2004, Mr. Mesher was appointed to Descartes' Office of the CEO and subsequently appointed CEO in November 2004.

Before joining Descartes, Arthur launched Integrated Logistics Strategies Services for the Gartner Group, building the practice into a leading advisor to major global corporations. Prior to Gartner, Arthur was president of Advanced Logistics Research, where he helped numerous multinational companies develop and deploy emerging technology-based supply chain strategies.

As a thought-leader, innovator and business developer in the supply chain field, Arthur is a frequent keynote speaker at industry events and at academic institutions such as MIT, Penn State and Northwestern and the author of numerous articles and white papers.

Stephanie Ratza, C.A.

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Stephanie Ratza is responsible for Descartes' worldwide financial and administrative functions.

Ms. Ratza brings more than 13 years of finance experience with public technology companies to Descartes. Since November 2005, Ms. Ratza had served as CFO of IPICO Inc., a Burlington, Ontario-based company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions. Her other public company finance experience includes over 6 years at Waterloo, Ontario-based MKS Inc., serving as Vice-President, Finance for 5 years and as Director of Finance for 1 year, and as Controller for more than 3 years at Open Text Corporation.

Chris Jones

Executive Vice President, Solutions & Services

As Executive Vice President, Solutions & Services, Chris Jones is primarily responsible for product development, and for customer and professional services for Descartes’ solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in the supply chain market, Chris has held a variety of senior management positions including: Senior Vice President at The Aberdeen Group's Value Chain Research division, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development for SynQuest and Vice President and Research Director for Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions at The Gartner Group.

J. Scott Pagan

Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & General Counsel

As EVP, Corporate Development, Scott helps Descartes identify and execute on corporate development initiatives, including capital market transactions and merger & acquisition activities. In his role as General Counsel, Scott Pagan provides legal support to Descartes' corporate operations. Prior to joining Descartes in May 2000, Scott worked in private law practice in Southern Ontario, where he specialized in corporate and intellectual property law.

Edward J. Ryan

Executive Vice President, Global Field Operations

As Executive Vice President of Global Field Operations, Ed is responsible for guiding Descartes' worldwide sales strategy and execution. He oversees and manages sales, alliances and business development worldwide for all Descartes offerings and solutions and has direct influence over marketing and solution development.

As part of the Descartes team since 2000, his keen understanding of logistics has played a key role in the expansion of Descartes’ network, helping the Company to connect over 6,000 connected trading partners worldwide and increasing transaction volumes by more than 70% over the past few years.

Prior to joining Descartes, Ed directed the global Marketing and Field operations areas for E-Transport and, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, successfully grew the business from its early start-up days to the successful ocean rate management firm acquired by Descartes in 2000.