The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics Is Here

Reginaldo Ecclissato

Chief Business Operations And Supply Chain Officer

Unilever

Reginaldo has a rich history at Unilever spanning over 30 years with extensive supply chain experience in both developed and emerging markets. After graduating from Universidade de São Paulo as an electrical engineer, Reginaldo started his journey at Unilever Brazil as a trainee in 1991. Just two years later, he was responsible for building a new factory and the production of a new category – powder detergents. Since then, through leadership positions across Unilever’s supply chain in North America, Latin America and Central America, Reginaldo has been at the forefront of transforming our supply chains, ensuring they are future-fit. In his most recent role, Reginaldo served as Executive Vice President of Unilever Mexico, Central America and Greater Caribbean, overseeing 11 countries, 12 product categories and high levels of growth despite the pandemic. Before this he oversaw our supply chain in North America and Latin America, generating double digit growth in the profitability of one of our largest regions.

Gretchen McCarthy

EVP, Chief Supply Chain & Logistics Officer

Target

Gretchen McCarthy is executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer for Target and a member of its leadership team. She oversees all functions of Target’s global supply chain and logistics network, including inventory management, replenishment, fulfillment, global transportation, logistics and distribution. Gretchen joined Target in 2004 and, during her tenure, has held multiple senior leadership positions spanning supply chain transformation, merchandise planning and buying. Most recently, Gretchen served as Target’s senior vice president of global inventory management, where she oversaw all inventory flow planning, purchasing, placement and technology within the company’s supply chain and across global operations. She has led teams in Canada and India; has served as a sponsor of the Supply Chain Diversity Action Council; and currently serves on the board of directors at Shipt. Gretchen holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.

Patrick Kelleher

CEO, North America

DHL Supply Chain

Patrick Kelleher is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DHL Supply Chain in North America. As CEO, Patrick oversees the region's growth, operational excellence and workplace culture, in pursuit of delivering even more growth and even better results for internal and external stakeholders. He was a member of the global board in his previous role and now sits on the division’s North America Board. A graduate of John Carroll University, Patrick joined DHL Group in 1992 and in his tenure has held various leadership positions across the organization. He was appointed to his previous role as Global Chief Development Officer in 2018, and in that time, made tremendous impact on financial goals and priority initiatives across the supply chain division. An advocate for accelerated growth across the business, he is an engaging, results-oriented leader who brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of positioning the business for success through strategic decision-making.

Dave Wheeler

Chief Operating Officer

New Balance

Dave Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for the company’s end-to-end supply chain operations including demand and supply planning, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, quality assurance, product development, global distribution/warehousing and global facilities, ensuring delivery of millions of athletic shoes and apparel that are produced domestically and sourced from more than 14 countries globally. Prior to joining New Balance in 2017, Dave led Global Supply Chain and Fleet Management at Cintas Corporation with responsibility for the company’s integrated global supply chain and private truck fleet. Previously, he was at Union Pacific and the U.S. Department of Defense. Dave is passionate about growing and sustaining New Balance’s culture of purpose, a reflection of the global company’s core values of integrity, teamwork and total customer satisfaction. Dave earned a B.S.E.E. from Merrimack College and an M.B.A. from Miami University in Supply Chain Management and Finance. He resides in the Boston area with his wife of 34 years and two daughters.

Karoline Dygas

Vice President And CPO

Nordstrom

Karoline Dygas is Nordstrom’s Vice President and CPO leading Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for all non-merchandise spend. She joined Nordstrom in April 2019 and is responsible for leading a holistic strategic sourcing transformation to provide a digitally focused procurement service delivery model that will positively impact the customer experience and company financial performance. Prior to joining Nordstrom, she was Starbucks Corp Vice President leading Global Sourcing, Store Development and Siren Retail Supply Chains.   She was part of Starbucks Global Supply Chain leadership team and was accountable for sourcing of all capital and commercial equipment, FFE, R&M and QA services, as well as leading the global end-to-end supply chains for Store Development and Siren Retail (Starbucks Roastery & Reserve and Princi brands).    Before joining Starbucks, Karoline was the Senior Director Strategic Sourcing at Walgreens based in Deerfield, Illinois where she was responsible for $1.5B annual spend across multiple categories supporting Store Development, Energy & Environmental Sustainability, and Marketing.  She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University and later completed her dual MBA from both Purdue University and ESCP-EAP European School of Management in Paris, France. She lives in Issaquah, WA with her husband Josh, two children Morgan and Max, and their Samoyed-Husky rescue dog named Yeti.

Vanessa Clemendot

VP, NA Chief Supply Chain Officer

L’Oreal

Vanessa Clémendot is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for L’Oréal North America, a role spanning the four divisions of L’Oréal and over USD 10 billions in annual revenues. She is in charge the end-to-end management of the supply chain across all distribution channels and leads strategic data and infrastructure transformation projects for the zone. An accomplished supply chain leader, Vanessa has held various senior roles within the L’Oréal Group, including Head of Operations for L’Oréal Canada (2019-2021), Head of Travel Retail Operations for EMEA and India (2015-2019), and she assumed various supply chain responsibilities for the Luxe, Professional Products and Dermatological Beauty divisions. Vanessa is a highly experienced transformation and change management expert, who has a very strong track record in organizational design, end-to-end planning, and network (re)design. She is very committed to fostering a “People First” culture and is adept at creating highly engaged teams. A mother of 4, Vanessa is a lifelong learner who holds degrees in supply chain, organizational development and human resources management from Université de Paris I, HEC and CEDEP.

James Gowen

SVP Global Supply Chain, Chief Sustainability Officer

Verizon

James Gowen is Sr. Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Chief Sustainability Officer for Verizon. Since taking on these complementary roles in 2009, his team has enlisted more than 58,000 Verizon employees in 53 countries around the globe in helping to reduce the company’s environmental footprint while increasing the efficiency of a growing enterprise. In his supply chain role, Gowen leads all inventory planning and logistics operations globally. Gowen is responsible for the planning of over $35B of inventory across all Verizon’s lines of business. Additionally, Gowen has responsibility for procurement, warehousing, transportation, quality, returns and end-of-life monetization. In 2015, Gowen spearheaded the start-up of Verizon Services Ireland Limited in Dublin, Ireland. He was responsible for transitioning $15B in annual spend for strategic sourcing of Verizon’s Network and IT operations. Over 85 industry professionals were hired and a state-of-the-art center of excellence was built under Gowen’s leadership in less than 7 months. Having held several positions of increasing levels of responsibility at Verizon, Gowen was the lead architect of the company's supply chain strategy and led the strategic shift from a fixed to a variable inventory business model. While in corporate sourcing, he led the implementation of Verizon's eProcurement effort, and the standardization of Verizon's supply chain systems. Gowen earned his master's degree in business administration from Long Island University and his bachelor's degree from Manhattanville College. He is a member of Penn State University’s Smeal Sustainability Advisory Board. He is also the current Chairman of GeSI (Global eSustainability based out of Brussels), and a board member of the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium. Gowen is located at Verizon Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Amalia Londono

EVP End To End Supply Chain North America

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Amalia Londono is an experienced Supply Chain Professional, wife and mother of 3 sons, and is currently the Executive Vice President, End to End Supply Chain North America at Colgate-Palmolive. When she started her career making deodorant in a NJ plant, she didn’t envision that 20+ years later she would be leading the End-to-End Supply Chain for Colgate-Palmolive in North America. Over her career, she has had rich experiences domestically and internationally across various areas of the supply chain - working on the factory floor, launching innovative products, procuring raw and packaging materials, designing supply chain and logistics networks, and most importantly, developing and working with many talented and diverse people around the world. Currently, Amalia is excited to be leading the transformation of 5 manufacturing plants, 6 distribution centers, and an ecosystem of 20+ external manufacturers and copackers in North America into a digital, resilient, and sustainable supply chain. Amalia is known for her passion, pragmatic analysis, and delight of working with people. Amalia was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia. She has a degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Wharton School of Business.

Shauna Gamble

CPO & SVP Supply Chain

BOMBARDIER

Shauna Gamble joined Bombardier in 2017 as vice-president, Procurement of the Business Aircraft division. Soon thereafter, Shauna’s role was expanded to lead a newly-formed Aerospace Procurement and Supply Chain organization, responsible for commodity strategies, contract management, supplier relations, purchasing, logistics, and inventory management for both business and commercial aircraft at Bombardier. In 2020, Shauna was promoted to Chief Procurement Officer of Bombardier Aviation. Bombardier is now solely focused on building and servicing the world’s best business jets. Since joining Bombardier, Shauna has made it her mission to transform Procurement Aviation into a best-in-class organization. She initiated the Diamond Supplier Program to increase accountability across the supply chain and to raise the company’s profile. The Diamond Supplier Program recognizes outstanding supplier performance across Bombardier Aviation. Shauna also spearheaded the creation of a Procurement Academy at Bombardier, providing an opportunity for team members to improve their expertise at all levels. In 2023, Shauna and her Supply Chain team will support Bombardier’s increased focus on the Defense and Aftermarket business segments. A seasoned executive with excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills, Shauna has more than 20 years of experience in global supply chain and operations. Prior to joining the organization, Shauna held senior leadership positions at Danby Appliances and Telecommunications equipment provider Ciena. Shauna is on the Advisory Boards of Resilinc and Sport Maska (CCM Hockey). Shauna is an advocate for diversity in the workplace and actively involved in Women in business forums and Women in leadership activities and events. Shauna holds an Executive MBA and post-baccalaureate Diploma in Management from Athabasca University, and she completed a Senior Executive Program at the London Business School. Shauna Gamble is based at Bombardier Aviation headquarters in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Chris Nielsen

EVP, Product Support & Chief Quality Officer

Toyota Motor North America

Chris Nielsen is Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor North America and serves as both the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Quality Officer (CQO), and is a member of the North American Executive Committee. Nielsen has responsibility for all of Toyota’s $45B+ supply chain operations, product quality, after sales service operations and the Toyota Production System development groups. Previously, Nielsen served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Corporate Strategy, and Purchasing for Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) located in Erlanger, Kentucky. During his tenure, Nielsen’s leadership was pivotal in the “One Toyota” Headquarters initiative resulting in a successful merger of two Toyota affiliates with distinct cultures that operated separately for over 30 years. Prior to that assignment, Nielsen was president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc (TMMTX) located in San Antonio, Texas. From 2003 to 2006, Nielsen served as project leader responsible for the overall design and construction of TMMTX, a $1.2 Billion project. Nielsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute), and an Executive Education Certificate from The Wharton School of Business. He is a member of the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S. Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Toyota Motor North America Audit Committee. Nielsen is also a member of the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors (Executive Committee), Manufacturing Institute Board of Directors, Dallas Regional Chamber, Board of Directors (Executive Committee, 2019 Chair), Dallas Citizens Council Board of Directors, and Texas 2036 Donor Advisory Council.

Roberto Canevari

EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

The Estée Lauder Companies

Roberto Canevari was named Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., in 2021. In this role, Mr. Canevari oversees the company’s Global Supply Chain operations, including end-to-end procurement, manufacturing, planning, quality assurance and logistics for the Company’s diverse brand portfolio across all channels and geographies. Mr. Canevari, a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team, is a highly respected and talented supply chain expert who has successfully led and transformed the end-to-end supply chain organizations of several global, luxury, and brand-led companies. In addition to being a highly experienced and innovative expert in his field, Mr. Canevari has a passion for driving an organization’s culture and values. He is a collaborative and inspirational leader, with a unique ability to connect the dots across brands, functions and regions to drive meaningful transformation across the value chain. Mr. Canevari is responsible for overseeing the company's integrated, agile and demand-driven Global Supply Chain. He oversees the development and Implementation of innovative strategies and solutions that meet and exceed the demands of the company's global consumers, while partnering closely with Internal and external stakeholders to leverage emerging trends, drive innovation and continuously improve processes. He partners closely with the Global R&D organization to strengthen the company's value chain and consistently maximize total quality and value. In addition, building on the company’s long-term, outstanding relationships with global suppliers, he strengthens and strategically evolves partnership models, prioritizing safety, sustainability and responsible sourcing to continue to create luxurious beauty products. Prior to joining The Estée Lauder Companies, Mr. Canevari served as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Europe at Unilever PLC. During his tenure, he oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations for the company’s European business and was responsible for a team of more than 10,000 employees and 44 factories with production across the food, home and personal care categories. Prior to his time with Unilever, Mr. Canevari served in several executive supply chain roles of increasing responsibility at companies such Burberry Group PLC, Carrefour SA, Nestlé Water and Reckitt Benckiser PLC

Todd Greener

EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

Tupperware

Todd Greener joined Tupperware as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer in December 2023. Todd previously served as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain at Foot Locker, Inc. from 2018 to 2023. Prior to Foot Locker, Todd was Senior Vice President, Supply Chain at Advance Auto Parts from 2015 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he served in various supply chain and operational roles of increasing responsibility at General Electric for more than two decades.

Chad Werkema

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Motorola Solutions

Chad Werkema is Chief Supply Chain Officer for Motorola Solutions. His work at Motorola Solutions spans nearly three decades and several leadership positions within supply chain, procurement, and sales. Over his tenure, Chad developed three global shared services centers in China, Malaysia, and Poland. He successfully led Motorola Solutions through the supply chain crisis rooted in COVID and continues to guide strategies to keep the organization’s supply chain resilient. He is a member of the World 50 and the representative for Motorola Solutions on the Supply Chain 50. Chad is a first-generation college graduate who brings high impact and compassion to all endeavors. He serves as a Board Member and Executive Committee Member at Little City Foundation--a vital and vibrant community that offers services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in materials and logistics management from Michigan State University. Chad also has executive certificates from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.

Devrim Leonard

Head Of Global Transportation Operations, Devices & Services

Google

Ricky Silver

CEO

Daily Harvest

Ricky Silver is the CEO of Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to improve human and planetary health by making it convenient to eat more sustainably grown, organic fruits and vegetables every day. Previously, Ricky was Daily Harvest’s President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, managing teams and work streams spanning new product development, food safety and quality, sourcing, manufacturing, and fulfillment operations. Prior to joining Daily Harvest, Ricky was the Director of Innovation at Vita Coco, the global-leader in ready-to-drink coconut water where he led the development of the brand’s portfolio diversification into new categories including coconut milk, coconut oil, sparkling waters and more. Ricky started his career at PepsiCo, where he leveraged his chemistry and food science backgrounds to manage multiple R&D platforms across the business. Ricky received his MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business and his Master’s in Chemistry from NYU. His passion for food stems from his years as a personal chef in Manhattan.

Andrew Rendich

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Peloton Interactive

Andrew Rendich is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Peloton, having held the role since March 2022. As the Chief Supply Chain Officer, Rendich oversees the Global Supply Chain for Peloton, Member Support and IT, helping the company continue to improve operations to best serve its ever growing community of Members. As a leader with over 30 years of experience in the supply chain field, Rendich manages the sourcing, procuring, planning and strategy, along with the manufacturing and distribution of Peloton products and services. Prior to joining Peloton, Rendich served as Chief Operating Officer at Grove Collaborative, a leading socially responsible company transforming personal care and home products. Additionally, Rendich has held operations and supply chain management and executive roles at Netflix, Eat Just, Good Eggs and Walmart. Rendich received his degree from Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology and Rochester Institute of Technology and currently serves as an advisor to Grove Collaborative and Returnity Innovations.

Todd Soller

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Patagonia

Andy Huang

Head Of US Logistics

Shein

Gary Horsfield

Chief Supply Chain Officer

BIC

Gary Horsfield is the Group Supply Chain Officer for BIC. He is responsible for improving efficiency in Stationery and Shaver manufacturing operations and procurement. Gary plays a crucial role in supporting the Return to Reliability initiative and implementing the integrated Sales and Operating Planning process. His focus includes safety, product quality, affordability, and delivering the BIC's growth plan, Horizon. He promotes cross-functional collaboration, customer service improvement, cost optimization, and process enhancement.With over 25 years of multinational leadership experience, Gary is known for his strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and driving sustainable growth. His previous roles include serving as Interim Chief Operating Officer for Personal Protective Equipment in the UK Government's NHS and DHSC during the COVID-19 crisis, where he established the largest supply chain and e-commerce platform. He also held the position of Executive Director, Group Head of Packaging, Supply Chain, and Innovation (COO) for William Grant & Sons in Edinburgh, overseeing the transformation of their global supply chain. Gary lives in Paris and holds a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Brunel University.

Luis Roman

Vice President, MedTech Supply Chain

Johnson & Johnson

Luis Roman is Vice President of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) MedTech Supply Chain. In this new role, Luis has leadership accountability for core MedTech Supply Chain functions and capabilities. He will partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure these teams are efficient, responsive to evolving business needs, and deliver quantifiable results for each business unit and region to improve our overall competitiveness and better deliver for customers. He also leads the MedTech Supply Chain Governance Council, is a member of the MedTech Leadership Team, and the J&J Supply Chain Management Committee. Prior to this role, he was the Global Head of Site and Supply Chain services that included enterprise functions such as Engineering & Property Services, Supply Chain Excellence, Global Transportation, Enterprise Contract Managements, Digital & Data Science, Trade Controls, and Strategic Programs. Under his leadership, these teams delivered continuous improvement of operational and supply chain capabilities, explored partnerships across a diverse network, and drove customer-focused growth and innovation for the future.Throughout his career at J&J of over 20 years, Luis has held positions of increasing responsibility within supply chain across various functions in Manufacturing, Engineering, New Product Introduction, Strategy Development/Deployment, and Distribution/Logistics. Luis was also previously responsible for the management of Innovative Medicine Supply Chain’s global Small Molecule Platform, which included oversight of the internal and external network, management of critical strategic partnerships, reliability, and continuous improvement. Additionally, he has held roles as Vice President of Innovative Medicine Partnership and External Supply and Vice President of MedTech Supply Chain’s Cardiovascular and Surgery business units. Luis is a strong developer of talent, an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a passionate supporter of social justice.

Madeline Camejo

VP & Chief Pharmacy Officer

Baptist Health South Florida

Madeline Camejo, Pharm.D., MS joined Baptist Health South Florida in 2018 as the new Corporate Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer. Dr. Camejo is responsible for strategizing, developing, and executing pharmacy initiatives that support and grow pharmacy clinical services and operations system-wide. A seasoned pharmacy executive of over 25 years of a unique blend of experiences in clinical pharmacy, clinical and business administration, healthcare finances, informatics and information technology. A strategic and operational visionary leader with excellent teambuilding, analytical, organization and interpersonal skills. Acquired substantial domain-specific knowledge and experience in all areas of clinical pharmacy operations including provider and payer segment of the healthcare industry. Areas of expertise include healthcare strategy and clinical operations, innovation, care navigation and transformation, medication safety, patient safety and quality care in leveraging evidence and practice base medication practices in hospital, ambulatory, research, and academic health care settings. Proficient in creating, and sustaining a culture that delivers high reliability pharmacy services that optimize quality, financial and safety measurable results. Dr. Camejo received her undergraduate degrees from the University of Central Florida and went on to receive her pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University. In her free time, she enjoys photography, horseback riding, traveling the world and experiencing other cultures.

Amanda Chawla

SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Stanford Medicine

Amanda is a distinguished leader with more than two decades of expertise in supply chain, strategy, and operations with a proven track record across both for- profit and non-profit sectors. Her career encompasses significant roles within across healthcare environments including Academic Medical Centers, Community Hospitals, clinics, and innovative start-ups. Currently, as the Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Stanford Medicine, Amanda oversees an impressive $4 billion in spend. She has spearheaded transformative initiatives resulting in substantial expense reductions through strategic sourcing, process optimization, technological transformations, and forging robust partnerships. Her leadership extends beyond her primary role as she also serves as chair-elect on the board of AHA-AHRMM and contributes as a Regent-At-Large for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Amanda’s academic credentials include an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, specializing in product management, alongside her other degrees from the University of Washington. Her academic and professional journey underscores a commitment to leadership through innovation. Recognized as the 2021 Contracting Professional of the Year by The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, Amanda is a respected voice in the supply chain community. She frequently shares her insights and strategies through industry publications and as a speaker at major conferences, continuously influencing the evolving dynamics of supply chain management, leadership, and strategy.

Thiago Veiga

Global VP, Digital Core And CIO End-to-End Value Chain

Mars Snacking

Thiago Veiga holds the position of Global Vice-President, Digital Core at the Snacking division of Mars Inc. In this role he’s accountable for the digital and technology agenda for End-to-End Supply Chain worldwide. His previous experiences include regional CIO roles and leadership of large scale, global digital transformations

Oronzo Suma

Chief Supply Chain Performance Management Officer

United Nations

Deanne McKissick

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Aristocrat Gaming

Deanne “DeeDee” McKissick serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer for Aristocrat Gaming, an industry-leading global gaming content and technology company. She plays a crucial role in optimizing and overseeing the entire global supply chain, ensuring that customers continue to have the best product purchasing experience and operations run smoothly at every stage. Through her strategic leadership and in-depth understanding of supply chain dynamics, she is a key player in driving operational excellence. DeeDee has a keen ability to empower employees to highlight individual aptitudes, while simultaneously inspiring collaboration as a team. DeeDee's career has been marked by her contributions to renowned companies, including her tenure at Fortune 500 companies such as Hewlett-Packard. Throughout her professional journey, she has consistently showcased her ability to drive efficiency, optimize operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. Beyond her impressive track record in supply chain management, DeeDee has also made notable contributions to the development of women in the gaming industry. She sits on the Board of Directors for Global Gaming Women, whose mission is to level the playing field and bring opportunities to the underrepresented. DeeDee holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Texas A&M University and currently resides in Las Vegas, NV.