Patrick Akpaette

Patrick Akpaette is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in sales management and training across various industries. Currently serving as a Regional Sales Manager at Varicent since May 2024, Patrick has held positions such as Certified Instructor and Trainer Candidate at Dale Carnegie Training since September 2017, and Senior Account Executive at Gartner prior to that. Patrick's background includes significant roles at Coupa Software and GEP Worldwide, where leadership and mentoring were key responsibilities, achieving exceptional sales quotas. Earlier roles at Oracle, DJO, and Ecolab further reflect Patrick's strong track record in exceeding sales targets and driving business development. Patrick holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Minnesota.