Fred Breedland
About Fred Breedland
Fred Breedland serves as the Vice President of Sales B2B/EDI at Descartes Systems Group, where he leverages his expertise in logistics and inventory management solutions. With a robust background at QAD spanning over two decades, he has significantly contributed to the development of trading partner connectivity solutions.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Fred Breedland serves as the Vice President of Sales B2B/EDI at Descartes Systems Group. He has been in this role since 2022 and is based in Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands. In his position, he focuses on optimizing logistics and inventory management through both traditional applications and software-as-a-service solutions. His contributions support over 2,500 customers across more than 60 countries, enhancing the company's offerings in the logistics sector.
Previous Experience at QAD
Prior to joining Descartes Systems Group, Fred Breedland held multiple roles at QAD. He served as Vice President of Sales from 2017 to 2022, and before that, he was Sales Director from 2014 to 2017 in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. His earlier positions included Sales Manager for North and West EMEA from 2010 to 2014, Sr Account Manager from 1998 to 2009, and Sales Manager for QAD Netherlands from 2009 to 2010. His extensive experience at QAD spanned over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Fred Breedland studied at Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden, where he earned an Ingenieur degree in Bedrijfskunde from 1989 to 1993. He possesses in-depth knowledge of trading partner connectivity and document exchange solutions, particularly within the logistics and transportation sectors. His expertise includes deploying solutions that optimize logistics and inventory management, which is essential for his current role.
Industry Contributions
Throughout his career, Fred Breedland has made significant contributions to the logistics and transportation industries. His work has focused on enhancing trading partner connectivity and document exchange solutions. By leveraging his extensive experience in sales and management, he has played a key role in supporting a wide range of customers and improving operational efficiencies.