Pat Little
About Pat Little
Pat Little serves as the Vice President of Sales, Transportation at Descartes Systems Group, where he leads the transportation team to enhance client value in logistics and supply chain technology. With extensive experience in sales management across various companies, he has played a significant role in pioneering transportation optimization in North America.
Current Role at Descartes Systems Group
Pat Little serves as the Vice President of Sales, Transportation at Descartes Systems Group. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he leads the transportation team with a focus on delivering value to clients in logistics and supply chain technology.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Descartes Systems Group, Pat Little worked at Idelic as a Sales Management Consultant from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. He also held the position of VP Sales at Trax Group from 2014 to 2019, where he focused on sales across North America. His earlier roles include SVP of Sales at Kognitiv Corporation and Industry Specialist at BT Global Services.
Pioneering Transportation Optimization
Pat Little is recognized for pioneering the market for transportation optimization. He was one of the first transportation management sales executives in North America while at InterTrans Logistics. His contributions have significantly influenced the development of transportation management solutions.
Educational Background
Pat Little studied at York University, where he earned an MBA in Business. His studies spanned from 1979 to 1984, providing him with a strong foundation in business principles that have supported his extensive career in sales and management.
Career Timeline and Key Roles
Pat Little has held various key positions throughout his career. He worked at SAP as VP Sales from 2002 to 2004 and at JDA Software as VP Consumer Industries from 2007 to 2013. His experience also includes roles at i2 Technologies and Ideaca, contributing to his expertise in sales and supply chain technology.