Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> October 22, 2002

Manuel Pietra – The Descartes Systems Group Inc (dsgx)

MANUEL PIETRA, as co-Chief Executive Officer and President of The Descartes Systems Group Inc., oversees the company's marketing and sales, product development, network operations, and customer and corporate services, with direct responsibility for the executive management team. Mr. Pietra joined Descartes in 2002, following over 20 years of experience with global information technology solution providers including Nixdorf Computers, Baan Company, QMCS and QNET. During his career he has actively participated in and contributed to successful initial public offerings in Europe, South Africa and the United States, including serving as one of the founding members of the Baan Americas management team at the time of Baan's IPO. Prior to becoming an officer at Descartes, Mr. Pietra successfully launched a personal venture capital firm with a focus in global markets. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of The

Descartes Systems Group and an overview of what you're doing at

the present time?

Mr. Pietra: Established in 1981, the company has