You can select which cookies from this site you wish to accept through this banner. Please note that disabling cookies may cause some website features or functionality to work differently or stop working entirely. The browser on your computer or device may also allow you to notify you or automatically refuse cookies. Marketing Cookies Accept Selections and Close Secondary Menu LANGUAGE CONTACT SUPPORT LOGIN / REGISTER MENU Contact Us Search Committees of the Board Descartes' Board of Directors maintains four committees to assist it in discharging its oversight responsibilities: an Audit Committee, a Corporate Governance Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating Committee. Each of these committees has adopted a committee charter which is reviewed annually. Committee Charters Audit Committee Chair: Additional Members: John J. Walker CPA, CGMA, BS Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.A. Deborah Close BA, Corporate Director. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Eric Demirian BBM, CGA, CA President & CEO – Parklea Capital Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The primary functions of the Audit Committee are to oversee the accounting and financial reporting practices of the Company and the audits of the Company's financial statements, including assisting the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities in reviewing: financial disclosures and internal controls over financial reporting; monitoring the system of internal control; monitoring the Company's compliance with Applicable Requirements; selecting the auditors for shareholder approval; reviewing the qualifications, independence and performance of the auditors; and reviewing the qualifications, independence and performance of the Company's financial management. The Audit Committee has established this Pre-Approval Policy and Procedure for Engagements of the Independent Auditor as of March 2, 2005. Read The Audit Committee's Charter here. Compensation Committee Chair: Additional Members: Deborah Close BA Corporate Director - Calgary, Alberta, Canada David Beatson Chief Executive Officer – Ascent Advisors, LLC, San Francisco, California, USA Jane O'Hagan BA (Hons.) Corporate Director - Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dennis Maple President of First Student, Inc - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA The Compensation Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to discharge the Board's duties and responsibilities relating to the compensation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and senior management, as well as to review the human resource policies and practices that cover the Company's employees. Read The Compensation Committee's Charter here. Corporate Governance Committee Chair: Additional Members: Jane O'Hagan BA (Hons.) Corporate Director – Calgary, Alberta, Canada Eric Demirian BBM, CGA, CPA, CA President & CEO – Parklea Capital Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada John J. Walker CPA, CGMA, BS Wyck off, New Jersey, USA The Corporate Governance Committee is primarily responsible for overseeing Descartes' corporate governance policies and activities. They review and maintain the Board of Directors governing documents in compliance with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Read The Corporate Governance Committee's Charter here. Nominating Committee Chair: Additional Members: David Beatson Chief Executive Officer – Ascent Advisors, LLC, San Francisco, California, USA John J. Walker CPA, CGMA, BS Wyckoff, New Jersey, USA Jane O'Hagan BA (Hons.) Corporate Director - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dennis Maple President of First Student, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio USA The primary function of the Nominating Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in identifying, recruiting and nominating suitable candidates to serve on the Board of Directors. Read The Nominating Committee's Charter here. Footer menu RESOURCES About Descartes Global User Group Conference Logistics and Supply Chain Glossary Privacy Legal Accessibility Sitemap SOLUTIONS B2B Connectivity and Messaging Customs and Regulatory Compliance Broker and Forwarder Enterprise Systems Global Trade Intelligence Ecommerce Shipping and Fulfillment Transportation Management Routing, Mobile and Telematics INDUSTRIES Retail Manufacturing and Distribution Transportation and Logistics Field Service and Sales Ecommerce North America +1 (800) 419-8495 International +1 (519) 746-8110 info@descartes.com /* ><!--*/ .cls-1{fill:#565656;} /*--><!*/ Descartes Blog © 2021 THE DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC | ENABLE HIGH CONTRAST