Peio Ribas
About Peio Ribas
Peio Ribas serves as the Senior Vice President EMENAR at Descartes Systems Group, where he focuses on transforming operations through software and consulting services. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and has held leadership positions in various companies, including QAD and Deloitte.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Peio Ribas serves as the Senior Vice President EMENAR at Descartes Systems Group since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer engagement and driving measurable business results. Ribas has pioneered new approaches within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in supply chain management and consulting to assist partners and businesses in transforming their operations.
Previous Experience at QAD
Ribas has held multiple leadership positions at QAD. He was Vice President of Services for one year from 2017 to 2018, followed by a two-year tenure as Vice President EMEA Sales from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as Vice President Strategic Accounts from 2009 to 2017, accumulating eight years of experience in various strategic roles.
Education and Expertise
Peio Ribas studied at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from 1990 to 1995. He furthered his education at Oxford Brookes University, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial & Operations Engineering from 1994 to 1996. Ribas also completed the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification in 2011 through the IISCM-Institute for Integrated Supply Chain Management.
Background in Consulting and Management
Ribas has a diverse background in consulting and management. He worked at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant from 1996 to 2000 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and at Accenture as a Manager from 2002 to 2005 in Barcelona, Spain. He also held the position of Managing Director at Thales from 2006 to 2009 in Barcelona, further enhancing his leadership skills in various industries.
Cultural Heritage and Personal Interests
Peio Ribas has a strong cultural heritage from the Basque region. Outside of his professional commitments, he is an avid follower of skiing, tennis, and sailing, reflecting his interest in outdoor activities and sports.