The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics Is Here

Sarah Clarke

Chief Supply Chain & Technology Officer

AEO Inc.

Sarah Clarke joined AEO in October 2023 as Executive Vice President – Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, she directs all facets of the company’s global supply chain operations, including Product Development, Corporate Responsibility, Sourcing, Production, and Distribution for AEO’s diverse portfolio of brands, as well as Quiet Logistics, the company’s third-party regional fulfillment network. Sarah’s role expanded to Chief Supply Chain and Technology Officer in October 2024. Under her leadership, the Technology team is driving innovation, evolving as a strategic enabling partner and playing a pivotal role in advancing AEO’s business priorities. With a talent-first and performance-driven approach, Sarah is dedicated to achieving operational excellence and driving robust commercial results through a best-in-class team. Sarah is a strategic and visionary leader with more than two decades of extensive experience in supply chain management across several large-scale, multi-brand retail organizations. Prior to joining AEO, she served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at PVH Corporation, where she was instrumental in overseeing global supply chain operations. Sarah also held significant leadership roles at Gap Inc., spearheading the optimization of the company’s supply chain while managing key initiatives in New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong. Throughout her career, Sarah has successfully led major integrations, including Warnaco at PVH and Athleta at Gap Inc., demonstrating her expertise in driving growth and operational efficiency. In 2025, Sarah was named one of the 25 Inspirational Women Leaders by the Women in Retail Leadership Circle for her significant contributions across retail, technology and commerce. Notably, Sarah has been a valued member of the Executive Board of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) since 2018, serving as Chair from 2022 to 2023. She also contributes as a non-executive board member at American Securities.

Rod West

EVP, Global Supply Chain

Dollar General

Rod West is Dollar General’s Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain. He leads the company’s comprehensive global distribution center operations, transportation, and private fleet. Rod has nearly 30 years of supply chain and retail operations experience with extensive knowledge in strategy development, implementation and process improvement. He joined Dollar General in 2005 as Vice President of Process Improvement and has held roles of increasing responsibility throughout his 20+ years of Serving Others. He led initiatives in supply chain, finance, merchandising, operations and store development, including the strategic design and full implementation of the DG Fresh initiative. Prior to joining Dollar General, he held several roles with Kurt Salmon Associates where he oversaw the transformation of store operations, led the launch of new product lines and services and increased inventory productivity for numerous clients in the retail and consumer products space. Rod earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Clark Atlanta University and his Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University. Additionally, Rod serves on the Board of Directors for the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Michael Frey

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Beiersdorf

Since July 2024, Michael Frey has served Beiersdorf AG as Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Member of the Executive Committee, with end-to-end responsibility for the global Supply Chain, covering procurement, manufacturing, quality, logistics, distribution, planning, customer service, and sustainability. Beiersdorf has stood for innovative, high-quality skin care products as well as pioneering skin research for over 140 years with leading international brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, and Hansaplast. In previous years, Michael has held various leadership roles at Beiersdorf within the Supply Chain, which have strengthened his international background. He gained his first professional experience at the Brose Group after completing his Master of Business and Engineering at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt. Michael also holds an MBA in International Business and Leadership from the German Graduate School of Management & Law.

Carlos Ruiz

EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Church & Dwight

Carlos Ruiz is the newly appointed EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Church & Dwight. He joins the company with extensive experience in operations and supply chain leadership, most recently serving as Chief Operations Officer, North America for L'Oréal, where he was a member of the L'Oréal USA Strategic Committee. During his tenure at L'Oréal, he led the modernization of manufacturing and supply chain operations, spearheading initiatives in digitalization, automation, and sustainability. He held progressive leadership roles within L'Oréal, including Vice President of Manufacturing for the US market (2015), Head of Operations for Hispanic America (2019), and Chief Operations Officer for Latin America (2020). Prior to joining L'Oréal, Mr. Ruiz built a strong foundation in operations and supply chain management through roles at Cebal Mexico, Alcan Packaging Americas, and Kraft Foods Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, both from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico. Mr. Ruiz is a people-first leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams.

Linda Reddy

Global Head Of Supply Chain

Nando's Group Limited

Linda Reddy serves as the Global Supply Chain Executive for Nando’s Group Limited in the UK, bringing extensive expertise to her role. She oversees the company’s supply chain operations spanning 27 countries, managing procurement, manufacturing, and logistics with precision and vision. With a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, Linda champions responsible sourcing, fostering support for smallholder farmers and local supply chains, especially in Southern Africa. Boasting over two decades of experience, she excels in steering multinational teams through the complexities of global supply chains, demonstrating exceptional strategic leadership. At Nando’s, she drives innovation within its distinctive vertically integrated supply chain, seamlessly connecting chili farms, sauce production, and restaurant operations. Beyond her role at Nando’s, Linda contributes her insights to the board of the Global Fund, a $4 billion initiative delivering medical supplies to over 100 countries, reflecting her profound grasp of global logistics and healthcare distribution. Her academic foundation includes an MBA, complemented by executive education from Harvard Business School and the University of the Witwatersrand, underscoring her robust leadership credentials. Linda’s core beliefs shape her approach: she is dedicated to developing more leaders, building strong global networks, and empowering women in business. These principles earned her the prestigious Supply Chain Executive of the Year award. Her impact reaches far beyond the business realm. Linda hiked to Machu Picchu to raise awareness for 3,500 gender-based violence victims, summited Kilimanjaro to support 4,200 girls, and has supported education initiatives in townships. As an Advisory Board member for The Global Fund and a mentor to hundreds of women, she continues to inspire and uplift communities worldwide.

Pascal Montilus

Chief Supply Chain Officer

The Clorox Company

Effective January 2025, Pascal Montilus joined the Clorox Company in the role of Chief Supply Chain Officer based out of the Alpharetta, Georgia office. Prior to this role, Pascal Montilus held the position of Executive Vice President End to End Supply Chain for the Global Hygiene and Operations for the Reckitt Company. In this role, Pascal led the End to End Supply Chain function to service the Global Hygiene Business ambitions and the Enterprise wide Customer Service and Logistics strategy and execution. Additionally, Pascal developed and rolled-out comprehensive Supply Chain transformation strategies aligned with broader commercial plans to ensure optimized customer service and cost with a strong emphasis on agility, resiliency, productivity and speed of execution. Prior to this role Pascal Montilus held the position of Vice President End to End Supply Chain for the North America Division at Colgate Palmolive. In this role, Pascal was responsible for the Procurement, Manufacturing and Distribution of all Colgate Palmolive products within the North America Division. Prior to this role Pascal was the Vice President of Customer Service and Logistics at Colgate Palmolive where he was responsible for the establishment of a distribution network to enable the efficient Demand and Supply of manufacture goods throughout North Americas. Pascal role also focuses on developing superior Customer Engagement to drive mutual growth and deliver superior customer satisfaction. Pascal has additionally had the opportunity to lead various other functions such Global Direct Procurement, Regional and Global Supply Chains as well as Systems integration and Quality. Pascal career has enabled him to live in various global locations such United States, Canada, India, Russia, France and the Netherlands. Pascal holds a MBA in International Finance from New York University. He also has a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from NJIT and an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal Canada.

John Farabee

CSCO, Americas

Clarins

Scott Schienvar

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Sol de Janeiro

With over 25 years of global experience leading end-to-end supply chains across consumer goods, beauty, and beverage alcohol industries, Scott is a transformational executive known for building high-performing teams and leading them to innovative solutions for complex, cross-functional challenges. As Chief Supply Chain Officer at Sol de Janeiro, he oversees the Global Supply Chain, R&D, Product Development, Packaging, ESG, and IT—driving the modernization of operations to support rapid growth while staying true to the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit. Prior to Sol de Janeiro, he led large-scale transformations at industry leaders such as L’Oréal and Bacardi, resulting in world-class manufacturing performance, improved service levels, enhanced gross margins, and increased team engagement. He has deep experience across planning, sourcing, logistics, innovation, and manufacturing, with a particular focus on fostering deep customer collaboration and translating business strategy into agile, end-to-end supply chain capabilities. He is widely recognized for his innovative thinking, out-of-the-box problem solving, and ability to unlock value through teams. A passionate and people-first leader, he creates cultures of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement—developing supply chains that not only serve the business, but shape its future.

Sacni Leon

Head Of Global Inbound, Inventory Control, Reverse Logistics & Circularity Operations

Logitech

Sacni Leon is a strategic professional committed to driving sustainable and innovative solutions with over 20 years of extensive experience in customer experience, supply chain, circularity and operations. Throughout her career, she has excelled in optimizing processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and implementing circular strategies. Sacni has led cross-functional teams, and cultivates strong partnerships with key stakeholders. Passionate about continuous improvement and excellence, she thrives in dynamic environments and is dedicated to delivering results that exceed expectations while promoting a more sustainable future.

Neil Neufeld

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Misfits Market

From line cook to CSCO, Neil has worked in nearly all aspects of the food and beverage industry throughout his career. Serving as Director of Operations for eatZi’s Market & Bakery, he was responsible for managing and controlling costs, generating financial results, and increasing cash flow in all four high-volume units. As Director of Food Service for Central Market, HEB’s gourmet grocery concept in Austin, Texas, Neil designed and managed a $5M facility remodel, created a leadership mentoring program for the company’s flagship unit, and implemented a food-tasting program, resulting in a significant increase in food quality. He went on to serve as SVP of Operations for Balducci’s, a multi-unit specialty market with $135M in annual revenues, where he successfully reduced store labor by creating and implementing an innovative total-store labor system. As Chief Operating Officer for Marvelous Market, Neil’s charge was developing franchise operations, building and systematizing their franchise model to grow from 5 to 100 locations. Neil’s next post was Vice President at Vucurevich|Simons Advisory Group, the industry-leading food service consulting and development firm, where he leveraged his wealth of experience managing nearly all aspects of both restaurant and food retail operations to help everything from restaurants to grocery stores to food trucks launch and optimize their businesses. Using sales and marketing, financial models, and implementing operational systems, he helped many business owners realize greater profits. Revolution Foods provides healthy school and community meals for kids, adults, and seniors across the country. As EVP of Operations, Neil launched nationwide from a west coast company and scaled the business from $20M to $160M. He reduced product and labor costs and increased gross margin by 10% through systematizing, optimizing, and automating production operations. Additionally, he managed the full distribution fleet, including 175 company-leased vehicles, by outsourcing remote and long-haul vehicles in 10 domestic markets. He optimized the market service area from a 3-hour to an 11-hour radius by designing and deploying a customized hub-and-spoke model for launching small markets. He also garnered a 90% annual renewal rate by integrating internal and external KPI reports and developing an account management team of 35 regional partnership managers and directors. In his current role as Chief of Supply Chain at Misfits Market/Imperfect Foods, a mission-based online grocery company aiming to reduce food waste, Neil has scaled the business from $25M to $500M+, expanded facilities from 4 to 50, and rebranded the company from Imperfect Produce to Imperfect Foods. He championed the buildout of 45 Fulfillment and one Distribution Center, including overseeing all real estate negotiations and formal launch and built a continuous improvement (CI) department. He created an in-house, last-mile department of 600+ fleet and middle mile of 40 fleet and inbound logistics system.

Miguel Martins da Silva

Group Chief Supply Chain Officer

Dr. Max BDC

Miguel is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Dr.Max, one of Europe’s largest omnichannel pharmacy retailers, operating more than 3,500 pharmacies, where he is leading the transformation toward a fully integrated, automated, and future-ready supply chain. With deep expertise in omnichannel retail, customer value proposition, and operational excellence, he focuses on scaling innovation through disciplined execution and bold thinking. His work spans across more than 30 countries and cultures, combining real-world impact with a long-term vision for how healthcare, retail, and logistics will evolve. Miguel is also active in global advisory and board-level discussions around the future of retail, supply chains, with a strong experience and knowledge on bridging and developing China and Western cooperation.

Julian VanErlach

SVP, Global Supply Chain & Customer Service

FabFitFun, Inc

Julian Van Erlach is the SVP of Global Supply Chain, Fulfillment, Logistics and Customer Service at FabFitFun. He has been with the company for nearly six years. Prior to FabFitFun, he held executive roles in supply chain and inventory management at Harbor Freight Tools, Trans World Entertainment, and RadioShack, and was COO of Discover Books. Van Erlach holds over two dozen patents and has authored four peer-reviewed Finance journal papers. His expertise includes scaling and transforming operations, building high-performing teams, and driving game-changing innovations. He is known for his leadership and ability to solve complex problems, and his teams have made game-changing improvements in multiple industries and are featured in Forbes and Supply Chain Management Magazines.

Mohamed El Shami

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Garlock Printing & Converting

Shami has spent more than 20 years in the packaging industry leading teams in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. Fifteen of those years were with organizations various stages of M&A and turnaround processes. Shami’s international experiences makes him especially adept at analyzing global supply chain vulnerabilities and mastering the strategic steps crucial to re-risking these supply chains. He enjoys mapping out risk mitigation strategies and prizes the support Garlock leadership extends him to implement these strategies. Three words describe what Shami loves about Garlock: agility, transparency, and inclusivity. “Working with an elite leadership group, surrounded by a phenomenally loyal, dedicated, motivated team, makes everyday supply chain challenges seem simple!"

Anna Peckhart

VP Supply Chain Planning & Compliance

Ulta Beauty

Anna is the Vice President of Supply Chain Planning & Compliance at Ulta Beauty where she leads sales & operations planning (S&OP) and supplier operations. This includes leading forecasting, capacity planning, supplier collaboration, supplier compliance, and capabilities. She has a passion for operational excellence and a commitment to fostering strong partnerships.

Oronzo Suma

Chief Supply Chain Performance Management Officer

United Nations

Bryan Wayda

Chief Supply And Service Officer

Rodan + Fields

Jeffrey Ball

Chief Procurement Officer

MediaNews Group

Throughout his career Jeff has delivered ~$1B of financial benefit through myriad cost reduction, purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, and business development initiatives. He is highly proficient in optimizing multi-billion dollar, global, expense and revenue portfolios across key partners, distributors and supply ecosystems, with +25 years expertise in sourcing, global procurement, logistics, BPO, JV's, strategy, IT, and General Management—all acquired through experience at News Corp, KPMG, and national retailers. His current role is Head of Procurement at MediaNews Group Inc. and Tribune Publishing Co., where generating and extracting value from emerging as well as existing strategic and operational relationships is sine qua non. Jeff previously served as a Naval Officer during the Persian Gulf War and is a graduate of Yale University, where he earned an M.B.A. with distinction, concentrating in Accounting, Finance and Strategy. He was also awarded a B.S. degree with dual majors in Mathematics & Physics (Magna Cum Laude) and he completed the MIT Information Technology Executive Program for CIO's, at the Sloan School.

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.

Amalia Londono

EVP End To End Supply Chain North America

Colgate-Palmolive

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.

Harald Emberger

Chief Supply Officer

Reckitt

Nish Embry

Head Of SCPMCOE Innovation & Supply Chain

The Coca-Cola Company

As a passionate advocate for emotionally intelligent leadership, Nish Embry’s intent to develop highly productive teams, grow and promote top talent and drive a healthy and engaging culture are just a few of the drivers behind her consistent delivery of top tier performance and business results. Known for her curiosity, she is often sought-out for initiatives that require “new ways of doing” and challenge the status quo. Nish’s talents have led her through a dynamic, 20+ year career with The Coca-Cola Company spanning customer operations, supply chain, diversity & inclusion and innovation and commercialization. Today, Nish is an Executive Senior Director of the Program Management Center of Excellence for Innovation and Supply Chain. Nish empowers and leads an organization comprised of Sr. Directors, Program Manager Directors, and Supply Chain Directors to deliver innovation against a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of the most complex nature across Sparkling, New Revenue Streams, Hydration, Sports, Tea, Dairy, Nutrition, and Plant categories. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Nish holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, a Master of Science in Human Resource Development as well as her Master Certificate in Project Management Development (both) from the esteemed Villanova University. Most recently, Nish earned her formal certification in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and received her Executive MBA from The Howard University. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, she currently resides in Atlanta with her husband Sim and their three amazing children, Nia, Nadia, and Nash.

Todd Soller

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Patagonia

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.

Christopher Longhito

SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

Global Industrial Company

Chris joined Global Industrial in 2019 and was promoted to Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2023. While at Global Industrial, he has held management roles in purchasing, inventory and customer experience. Prior to joining the Company, Chris held various leadership positions in supply chain and inventory management with Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare and Henry Schein. Chris has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University in Maryland.

Douglas Cantriel

Head Of North American Transportation & Modernization

Ford Motor Company