Harshida Acharya,
Creator,
eCom Logistics Podcast
Harshida Acharya, the mastermind behind the eCom Logistics Podcast, brings over 15 years in strategy, start-up innovation, and marketing. Since its August 2022 launch, the podcast has soared to global acclaim. With 42 captivating episodes, it has garnered over 10,000 downloads and amassed a dedicated following of 45,000 listeners across 70 countries. Harshida's commitment to delivering unparalleled insights is evident as she unites thought leaders and industry pioneers, transforming each episode into a valuable experience. The eCom Logistics Podcast has become the go-to resource for professionals conquering complex supply chain challenges. With an expanding global presence and a growing listener base, Harshida continues to revolutionize the industry, one episode at a time
Deema Adada,
CEO & Co-Founder,
BiggerPicture
Deema Adada is the CEO and founder of BiggerPicture and a pioneer in logistics and supply chain innovation. Deema spearheaded the development of an AI-driven scheduling optimization platform that enhances the efficiency and reliability of logistics networks. As a tenured industry participant and contributor, Deema has leveraged her deep understanding of industry challenges to develop a platform that improves transit performance, reduces disruptions, and minimizes costs for shippers, 3PLs, and carriers. Deema proudly represents women in the supply chain and technology, and BiggerPicture is WBENC-certified and women-owned
Satvik Agnihotri,
CEO & Founder,
Odyssey
Satvik is the CEO & Founder of Odyssey, an early-stage healthcare logistics platform designed to reduce operational overhead and spoilage rates. Odyssey does this by focusing on 24/7 monitoring, software integrations across systems, and proactive protocol activation against spoilage risks. Satvik has a background in software, early-stage Venture Capital, and applied ML research. He started in supply-chain at Shell’s Innovation Department, then at FreightWaves, before starting Odyssey.
Dr. Muddassir Ahmed,
CEO & Founder,
SCMDOJO
Dr. Muddassir Ahmed is a prominent figure in the field of supply chain management and digital transformation. He is the founder and CEO of SCMDOJO, an online platform aimed at providing high-quality resources, courses, and consulting for supply chain professionals. Dr. Ahmed has a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School and is a Six Sigma black belt. Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmed has held significant roles in various companies, such as Bridgestone MEA, where he developed a B2B order to shipment platform, significantly improving efficiency and reducing manual errors in the supply chain process [oai_citation:1,Seasoned Leadership in Action™ - An Interview with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed! - Supply Chain Game Changer™](https://supplychaingamechanger.com/seasoned-leadership-in-action-an-interview-with-dr-muddassir-ahmed/) [oai_citation:2,How to Build a Digitally Enabled Supply Chain - SCMDOJO](https://delta.scmdojo.com/how-to-build-a-digitally-enabled-supply-chain/). He has also worked on enhancing supply chain competencies and implementing best practices in inventory management, ERP systems, and vendor management [oai_citation:3,Seasoned Leadership in Action™ - An Interview with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed! - Supply Chain Game Changer™](https://supplychaingamechanger.com/seasoned-leadership-in-action-an-interview-with-dr-muddassir-ahmed/). SCMDOJO, his brainchild, aims to democratize supply chain knowledge, making it accessible and affordable for a broader audience. The platform offers a wide range of resources, including on-demand courses, guides, tools, and best practices, to help supply chain professionals grow and succeed in their careers [oai_citation:4,Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on Innovation in Supply Chain Education](https://requis.com/podcasts/dr-muddassir-ahmed-innovation-supply-chain-education/) [oai_citation:5,Supply Chain Digital Transformation](https://www.scmdojo.com/expert/dr-muddassir-ahmed/services/supply-chain-digital-transformation/). Dr. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, digital transformation, and the strategic development of suppliers. He believes that supply chain education should evolve to include modern technology, soft skills, and practical knowledge to prepare professionals for the future [oai_citation:6,Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on Innovation in Supply Chain Education](https://requis.com/podcasts/dr-muddassir-ahmed-innovation-supply-chain-education/).
Nate Allan,
Sr Director,
Loadsmart
With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, Nate leads the sales team and is responsible for educating logistics and supply chain leaders on the value of digital dock scheduling and its ability to improve efficiency and visibility within warehouse operations.
Don Allen,
CIO,
Moda Operandi
Don is currently CIO/CISO for Moda Operandi, a premier high-fashion e-commerce retailer headquartered in NYC. He has spent the last 25+ years implementing technology management strategies, focused on removing barriers to growth and success across a myriad of industries. He recently spent 5 years in private equity with Summit Partners, providing technology guidance across a diverse portfolio of 100+ growing companies; culminating in a CIO position at Excelerate Brands, a fashion-focused growth-through-acquisition platform. Don’s expertise in e-Commerce and fulfillment operations is extensive. As Senior Director of Technical Operations with zulily, he led infrastructure design and compliance, enabling explosive growth from startup through IPO. He was CTO of drugstore.com (acquired by Walgreens) and led technology and operations at ONYX Software and Costco Wholesale. He holds a MS in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland’s Graduate School of Technology and a BS in computer science from the University of Maryland. He enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and judo.
Iñigo Alonso Echevarría,
CEO,
CLCircular
Iñigo Alonso Echevarría is the CEO of CLCircular, a company focused on providing affordable real-time visibility systems for businesses to minimize losses and environmental impact through a circular approach to sensor reuse
Enrique Alvarez,
Managing Director,
Vector Global Logistics
Enrique Alvarez believes we all have a personal responsibility to change the world. For this reason, he is hardworking, relationship-minded, and proactive. Enrique is the Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics, which is dedicated to changing the world through supply chain. He is proud to say that Vector’s success and growing social impact has been built on their results-based culture, a passionate team, and their desire to truly partner with clients. Before co-founding Vector, he worked for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where his main focus was on the operations, sales, and supply chain processes. Prior to joining BCG, Enrique worked for Grupo Vitro, a Mexican glass manufacturer, for five years holding different positions from sales and logistics manager to supply chain project leader. He has an MBA from The Wharton School of Business and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Technólogico de Monterrey in Mexico. Enrique’s passions are soccer and the ocean, and he also enjoys traveling, getting to know new people, and spending time with his wife and two kids, Emma and Enrique.
Syed Aman,
CEO & Founder,
Hwy Haul
Syed Aman is the Founder and CEO of Hwy Haul, where he is leading the transformation of the freight industry with innovative, AI-powered technology. Before founding Hwy Haul, Aman held prominent leadership positions at Walmart, Gap, and other Fortune 100 companies, driving global supply chain initiatives and efficiencies. With over 20 years of experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, Aman brings a wealth of knowledge in logistics and technology. He graduated from IIT Kanpur, one of India's premier institutions, and is committed to revolutionizing the future of supply chains.
Saeed Amidi,
CEO & Founder,
Plug & Play Tech Center
Saeed Amidi is a seasoned investor and executive with over 30 years of experience growing businesses in numerous industries, including real estate, bottled water, packaging, and technology investing. Following the early success of his various businesses, The Amidi Group initially purchased a building in Palo Alto, deemed the “Lucky Building,” and decided to rent the extra office spaces to startups including Google, Logitech, PayPal, and Danger. As the CEO and founder of Plug and Play, Saeed applies his passion for the tech industry daily by working with forward-thinking partners and the best global startups to facilitate positive change worldwide. Since Plug and Play’s launch in 2006, the company has worked with over 50,000 startups, made over 1,500 investments, and boasts over 30 unicorns including Dropbox, PayPal, Lending Club, N26, and Honey.
In the midst of all his entrepreneurial pursuits, Saeed never lost sight of what matters most: family. He has encouraged the importance of building strong relationships both personally and professionally.
Adam Anderson, VP at Crisp, is a visionary Executive Leader delivering continuous growth by leveraging insights and analytics to fuel innovation, strategic planning, and operational excellence. He is fluent in consumer, market, and industry strategies, with wide-ranging experience driving revenue and profitability. Prior to Crisp, Adam spent decades leading key initiatives at Walmart, responsible for developing and implementing processes supported by robust analytics. He was also a Vice President at IRI and most recently at Avery Dennison.
Priyanka Ann Saini,
Managing Director,
Charlie Pesti
Priyanka Ann Saini is a PR & Marketing professional, content specialist, published author and editor with 2 decades of experience across diverse industries. Managing Director at Philadelphia-based CHARLIE PESTI, the world’s best publicist of supply chain and logistics technologies, Priyanka works with start-ups and established technology companies in the shipping, supply chain and logistics sectors, providing services that range from PR, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Lead Generation, Content Architecture, Media & Event Management. Priyanka has worn many hats over the past 2 decades. She was CMO at a Singapore-based Maritime Consulting company, and Managing Editor of a leading UK Maritime publication. She has conducted successful events and training sessions on maritime technology in Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai and Colombo. She is a Director on the Board of Mission Seafarers India Association, the India chapter of UK-based, Mission to Seafarers. Her other professional engagements have seen her work with national publishing giants like The Hindu & Shree Publications, the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT), the Editorial Board of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, India, the Princeton Review, among others. She has written extensively on maritime technology trends & core industry issues and has interviewed many thought leaders and industry stalwarts in her career.
Josh Araujo,
CEO,
Forterra
Josh Araujo is the Chief Executive Officer of Forterra. He joined Forterra in 2021 lead the company’s successful Series A fundraising, and through that process became a trusted leader advisor across all core disciplines of the company and helped spearhead development of Forterra's Autonomy as a Service business model. Josh has more than 20 years of experience across military, investment banking and financial leadership roles.
Sankalp Arora,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Gather AI
Sankalp Arora is the CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. With 14 years of experience, Sankalp developed safety and sensor planning for the world's first safe autonomous helicopter, a project that won the Howard Hughes award, AUVSI Xcellence award and was nominated for the Collier Trophy. He is a recipient of the Qualcomm Innovation fellowship and Swartz Innovation fellowship and has a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University.
Amy Augustine,
Senior Director Network Supply Chain,
UScellular
Amy Augustine has held various roles within supply chain and has worked at UScellular more than ten years. Currently, she is the Senior Director Network Supply Chain. She is responsible for supporting network infrastructure programs, including procurement, material delivery, distribution, inventory planning, forward kitting logistics and warehouse management. Amy is also responsible for supporting small cell deployments, including lease agreements and material logistics. She holds a CSCP certification from Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Amy is a demonstrated leader and project lead, obtaining multiple internal awards at UScellular, and is also a published author in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement. She recently was awarded the ASCM Award of Excellence – Supply Chain Leader 2022 and have been featured on multiple panels, presentations and podcasts on supply chain topics. Amy is currently member of the Board of Directors for ASCM.
Marc Ausman,
Chief Product Officer,
Electra.aero
Marc Ausman is a recognized expert in the fields of next-generation electric and autonomous aircraft. He is the Chief Product Officer at Electra.aero, a company that is developing next-generation sustainable aircraft. He most recently served as Chief Strategist for the Airbus Vahana urban air mobility project, and before that he was President of Vertical Power and also was part of the team at Eclipse Aviation to bring to market the world’s first very light jet. Marc served with the US Navy as a Naval Aviator and holds a commercial pilot certificate with multiengine and instrument ratings.
Roy Avrahami,
Chief Innovation Officer,
Ashdod Port Company
Roy Avrahami is the Chief Innovation Officer at Ashdod Port, and established
its global innovation and investment division in the Maritime industry, in order
to create a global network that connects technological solutions with ports.
He joined Ashdod port in 2017 as Chief of Staff of the Board of Directors and
Commercial and Strategic Counsel. Prior to that, Roy filled the chief of staff
and senior strategic advisory roles at the Israeli government, working with the
Minister of National Infrastructure, Energy and Water, and with the Minister of
Interior, along with being a certified Lawyer and Mediator. Roy obtained a Bachelor's Degree with honors in the Faculty of Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a Master of Commerce in Commercial Law at Tel Aviv University and University of California, Berkeley, and an EMBA at the Recanati School of Business Administration.
Thomas Bagge is the CEO of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA). Alongside André Simha from Mediterranean Shipping Company and Adam Banks from A.P. Moller – Maersk, Thomas was part of the founding team of DCSA. Before joining DCSA, Thomas led several large-scale change initiatives at A.P. Moller – Maersk, focusing on technology, process optimisation, and organisational change. Between 1999 and 2013, he held various international leadership positions in Singapore,
Madrid, and Central and Eastern Europe. With over two decades of experience, Thomas has a solid understanding of industry change complexities and working internationally with both governments and global organisations.
Robert Bain,
Senior Consultant,
GLCS
Meet Robert Bain, otherwise known as the “Strongest Man in Logistics”. Bain has nearly 20 years of experience in the transportation industry—from leadership and employee management to business processes and technology. As GLCS’ Senior Consultant, Bain is responsible for developing the organization’s 3PL and intermediary clients. With a strong presence in the industry, Bain uses his voice and position to share about GLCS’s services and often appears on industry podcasts, including GLCS’ “The Driving Forward” podcast. In addition, Bain is the Director of Broker Relations on the Board of Directors for the Broker Carrier Summit, which aims to transform the relationship between carriers and brokers, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. Bain's journey in transportation encompasses diverse roles, including his tenure as Fleet Manager/Dispatcher at CRST Van Expedited, overseeing a vast fleet and driver network. Subsequently, he ascended to the role of General Manager at VP Express, orchestrating seamless operational strategies. His path led him to UberFreight, managing enterprise accounts, and ultimately leading him to a Director of Operations role at QuadExpress. In 2020, Bain founded Strongest Man in Logistics Enterprises, a title inspired by his pursuit of personal strength and love for sports, as well as his deep knowledge of logistics. As a frequent co-host and guest on podcasts, Bain provides insight into the transportation and supply chain industries, and shares his expertise on operations, leadership, and personal branding. He is motivated by collaborating with others in the industry and sharing what he sees occurring to help others grow. Bain and his wife, Nikki, have been married for 19 years and have four children, one grandchild, and a beloved rescue pup.
Maggie Barnett,
CEO,
LVK Fulfillment
Maggie is the CEO of LVK, the new brand of 3PL revolutionizing fulfillment to solve the most challenging problems in shipping. LVK is a subsidiary of ShipHero where Maggie holds the role of COO. She is licensed to practice law in California and New York and is an adjunct professor at NYU. Prior to ShipHero, Maggie’s colorful professional background spans a diverse range of experiences including working for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and organizations like MTV News & Documentaries, introducing a sustainable seafood line and tripling sales while Interim CEO at Greensbury Market, and founding her own “concierge concept” which served thousands of NYC Airbnb properties.
Jennifer Bartashus,
Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food,
Bloomberg Intelligence
Jennifer Bartashus is a Senior Equity Analyst covering food retail, mass merchants, and packaged food companies for Bloomberg Intelligence, and is particularly interested in logistics. Ms. Bartashus has over 25 years of experience in the financial markets, and appears as a guest on TV and radio outlets worldwide where she discusses her research and industry insights. In previous positions she has focused on strategic operations, Latin American markets and the development of analytic and trading tools.
Frankie Bates,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Prodensus
With a passion for logistics and data as rich as a good cup of Irish tea, Frankie Bates leads Prodensus, a FreightTech SaaS company focused on simplifying freight procurement through data intelligence. Drawing on extensive global experience, including his leadership in developing patented parcel data solutions for a previous employer, Frankie helps businesses quickly clean and analyze their freight data, understand their baselines, and ultimately save money. Frankie’s expertise ensures that customers are empowered to navigate the complexities of logistics with ease and efficiency.
Jon Battles,
VP, Technology Strategy,
Cobot
A distinguished industry expert in Autonomous Supply Chain and Robotics, Jon has designed over 150 greenfield facilities, overseen multibillion-dollar capital improvement investments, contributed to over 80 robotics-related patents, and played a critical role in integrating Kiva Robotics Systems into Amazon's operation. Jon brings 40+ years of experience in enterprise systems, robotics and automation, including 17 years at Amazon and 25 years at Hallmark Cards. Jon has served on multiple Boards including Secretary RIA Robotics Industry Association, University of Washington ME Board and currently A3 Artificial Intelligence Industry Board.
Charlotte Bax,
CEO & Founder,
Captur
Charlotte Bax is the founder and CEO of Captur, an AI image verification platform powering modern supply chains. The company was originally incubated by Google for Startups, and today Captur serves Fortune 100 supply chains across the US, Europe, and APAC. Charlotte is an expert in applying edge AI (i.e. on mobile devices) to help supply chains deliver better customer experiences, with 8 years of experience leading AI projects for enterprises such as Target, Walmart, and Lime. She has direct experience scaling global supply chains at Gap Inc, and holds an MBA from London Business School. Personally, she is passionate about making AI accessible and has partnered on programs with NASA and Google to promote women in STEM.
Dillon Baxter,
CEO & Founder,
PlantSwitch
As Founder and CEO, Dillon drives PlantSwitch's vision of building the future of plastics. His notable accomplishments include Forbes 30 Under 30, National Merit Finalise, Poets & Quants Best and Brightest Business Major of 2020, and Division I Athlete & Academic Scholarships. Dillon played collegiate golf at SMU, where is graduated with a degree in Finance and Alternatice Asset Management.
Julia Bedanova,
COO,
Million Dollar Baby
Julia Bedanova is the Chief Operations Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co. (MDB Co.), a Los Angeles-based leader in baby and children’s furniture founded in 1990. The award-winning organization produces some of the industry's most sustainable and innovative designs for 7 distinct nursery brands including Babyletto, DaVinci and Nurseryworks. In her 7 years at the company, Julia has transformed MDB Co.’s approach to supply chain and analytics, as well as organizational alignment and employee engagement. She values long-term vendor relationships and seeks out partners who have similar values to MDB Co. of continuous improvement, customer experience, commitment to ESG, and using analytics and technology to optimize operations. Prior to her time at MDB Co., she was a Manager at Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy and Operations group. Her engagements included analytics excellence, customer experience optimization, as well as M&A work. Julia earned a dual BS degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park and her MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Karen Betancourt,
CEO,
Vanguard Medical Logistics
Karen Betancourt is CEO of Vanguard Medical Logistics, a leading medical supply chain company serving Central and South America. Previously, she served as Vice President of Enterprise Logistics for Cardinal Health, managing logistics and transportation across Pharmaceutical and Medical distribution and Manufacturing. She spent time previously at both Amazon and Walmart launching and building out their sort center networks and leading teams in eCommerce transportation with a focus on omnichannel fulfillment. Karen received a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Professional Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.
Dilip Bhattacharjee,
Partner,
McKinsey & Company
Dilip leads operations analytics in North America. In his consulting work, he partners with top executives as they bring big data and advanced analytics to bear on complex business problems. He advises airlines, railroads, logistics companies, and other industrial organizations through the steps required to build new analytics capabilities, workflows, and processes. Many of the initiatives Dilip leads involve tracking and analyzing new data sources in order to uncover opportunities for improved service levels and greater efficiency. Examples of his work include helping a freight railroad optimize how they plan, schedule, and dispatch trains; assisting a leading logistics company to rationalize their network footprint by balancing speed and operational costs, driving resource reductions for moving the same volume of freight; creating a portfolio of analytics use cases for a rental car company to uncover significant margin improvements; designing an analytics roadmap for a global airline to drive margin improvements and an organization plan to deliver on the opportunities. In addition to his client work, Dilip is building a team in India that provides full stack delivery of advanced analytics and is working to expand the talent base and reach of our other analytics centers. Interested in fostering discussion and debate, Dilip has published articles in the McKinsey Quarterly, Harvard Business Review, and elsewhere. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School, where he graduated as a Palmer Scholar.
Richard Bishop,
Principal,
Bishop Consulting
Bishop Consulting provides strategy and partnership development in the domain of intelligent, connected, and automated vehicles, advising automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and tech firms. Current clients span auto-makers, sensors, AI, automated trucking, automated buses, and infrastructure owner-operators. BC advises government agencies around the world as well. Mr. Bishop serves as 2nd Vice Chair of the American Trucking Association’s Automated and Electric Truck Study Group. He is founder and chair of the International Task Force on Vehicle Highway Automation, which held its 24th Annual Meeting in 2021.
Prior to establishing Bishop Consulting in 1997, Mr. Bishop was Program Manager for Vehicle-Highway Automation at the USDOT Federal Highway Administration, where he was government lead for the National Automated Highway Systems Consortium.
He holds engineering degrees from Auburn University and Johns Hopkins University, plus an M.A. Transformational Leadership and Social Change from Tai-Sophia Institute.
Jonathan Bland,
SVP, North America,
K. Hartwall
Jonathan Bland is the Senior VP of North America at K.Hartwall, a company that specializes in smart logistics solutions for Retail, Parcel & Ecommerce, and Automotive industries. Jon has over 35 years of experience in material handling equipment and parcel logistic solutions. He is currently responsible for the strategy implementation and growth plan in the US and serves as a key contact for new and existing customers, promoting the products and services offered by K.Hartwall
Jeff Bornino,
President, North America,
TMX Transform
Jeff Bornino is the President of North America at TMX Transform, where he is responsible for driving the supply chain consultancy’s expansion into the U.S. market. Well-known and respected within the retail industry, Bornino has over 20 years of supply chain experience, most of which was spent at Kroger, the world’s largest grocer. In addition, Bornino has served on numerous industry boards and committees, including the GS1 Trade Partner Performance Management Committee and the University of Pittsburgh Supply Chain Management Corporate Advisory Board. (pulled from this article in Medium)
Romaine Bostick,
TV Anchor,
Bloomberg LP
Romaine Bostick is the host of "The Close" on Bloomberg Television, a daily program that covers financial markets and the economy using charts, data and interviews with the biggest decision makers in in the worlds of asset management, investment strategy, financial research, economic forecasting and legislative politics. Romaine is an award-winning journalist with almost 30 years of experience chronicling capitalism, helping shape the first draft of history for multiple major news outlets over his career.
Brian Bourke,
Global Chief Commercial Officer,
SEKO Logistics
Brian Bourke is currently Chief Growth Officer. Speaking six languages, he is responsible for the acceleration of SEKO’s organic growth, and will drive SEKO’s demand generation, revenue management and corporate marketing and communications initiatives. Mr. Bourke began his career with SEKO in 2005 after receiving his BA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin. He was head of Marketing Communications for Geodis Wilson prior to returning to SEKO initially as Vice President, Marketing. He as appeared on CNBC and Bloomberg and has been quoted in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, Crain’s Chicago on global supply chain issues.
Lori Boyer,
Host,
Unboxing Logistics
For over 15 years, Lori Boyer has been passionate about ensuring businesses have the tools they need to be successful. She was thrilled to become the Senior Marketing Communications Manager at EasyPost in 2022. Lori is the host of the podcast "Unboxing Logistics," where she delves into the latest challenges and innovations in the logistics industry. She is also a regular speaker in the industry, sharing her insights on all things logistics. Lori loves crisp fall mornings, exploring cool historical sites, and doing anything that might embarrass one of her seven children
Dénes Bozsó,
Head Of Order Fulfillment Planning Europe And North America,
Nokia
As a Supply Chain Professional with fifteen years of experience, Denes Bozso has driven great results in terms of successful strategical re-planning both in logistics services procurement and operation as well as supply chain order planning management. Denes`s skills are best presented in strategics logistics (in particular transportation), procurement and supply chain planning. Denes holds a BSC degree in Transportation Engineering specialized in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and he is an MBA candidate at Central European University, while teaching Logistics Management in an online business school
Jon Bradford,
Partner,
Dynamo Ventures
Jon Bradford is a partner at Dynamo Ventures, a seed fund targeting supply chain and mobility, based in the US but invests both in the US and internationally. Jon previously founded the Springboard Accelerator that merged with Techstars to become Techstars London ; their first international accelerator. Jon also helped found Start Wise Guys, and Tech.eu.
Bryan Brandes,
Maritime Director,
Port of Oakland
An industry professional with over 25 years of experience, Bryan Brandes is the Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland, the agency that oversees the Oakland Seaport, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of commercial waterfront. Mr. Brandes’ maritime team is responsible for managing 1,300-acres at the Oakland Seaport which includes 4 marine terminals, two intermodal rail facilities and 18 deep-water berths. Oakland is the leading agricultural and refrigerated goods gateway in the United States. Prior to his current role, Mr. Brandes was Vice President, Pacific Southwest Region Operations at FlexiVan Leasing. He was previously Director of West Coast Operations for ocean carrier CMA-CGM, where he oversaw operations at 20 terminals at five major U.S. West Coast ports. Prior to CMA-CGM, Mr. Brandes spent 19 years at Sea-Land, Maersk and APMT leading intermodal and port operations. Mr. Brandes has also served on the boards of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and the Propeller Club of Los Angeles/Long Beach.
Cherie Brinkerhoff,
SVP, Supply Chain, Retail, Tech & Health,
Ryder System, Inc.
Cherie (pronounced as Scher-ree) Brinkerhoff is senior vice president of
operations for Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions business unit. She is responsible
for operational execution, strategic leadership, sales, and financial performance
of the company’s Retail, Technology, and Health business segments throughout
North America. Cherie’s organization provides fully integrated supply chain
services, including warehousing, forward and reverse logistics, refurbishment, warehousing, and various other value-added services. Her team handles more than $900 million in managed and dedicated transportation services for customers in these industry segments across 40 locations. Cherie also spearheaded various workforce and development initiatives at Ryder including launching the Retail, Tech & Health Women’s Leadership group and championing an engineering intern pilot program to
develop new skills and showcase interns in a way that provided added opportunities for growth. Prior to joining Ryder in 2018, she was vice president of operations and supply chain at FedEx where she led operations for the Technology business unit, including warehouse logistics, engineering, business development, and procurement. Previously, she was with Teleplan International, where she was responsible for warehouse logistics in North America, Europe, and Asia. Cherie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pheonix University. She also graduated from the Power of Negotiating program at Harvard University’s School of Business. In her spare time, Cherie enjoys welding,
woodworking, painting, and sewing.
Kara Brown,
CEO,
LeadCoverage
A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, Kara Smith Brown is the Founder and CEO of LeadCoverage, the pioneering go-to-market consultancy that transforms marketing, demand generation and commercial PR. Her successful corporate career started at Echo Global Logistics where she played a key role in its ascent to a market leader and celebrated IPO followed by SEKO and Geodis. Kara's proprietary ‘Revenue Engine’ framework—share good news, track interest, follow up—has driven LeadCoverage to become an three-time Inc. 5000 company. Utilizing this framework, LeadCoverage, helps companies improve their brand reputation, generate demand, and drive sales growth. An advocate for emerging leaders, Kara has been named a “Top Woman in Marketing” by PR Daily.
Blythe Brumleve,
Founder // Host,
Everything is Logistics Podcast
Blythe Brumleve is a seasoned freight marketer with 10+ years of experience in digital and inbound marketing. Using that experience, she launched website management company Digital Dispatch in 2018 and hosts the top-ranked ‘Everything is Logistics’ podcast. She also serves as on-air talent at Freightwaves, board member to the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association, and is cofounder of Jax Podcasters Unite.
Jesse Buckingham,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Vooma
Jesse is a founder of Vooma, the AI agent for freight brokers and carriers that executes workflows across email, text and voice. Before Vooma, Jesse was the CEO of a logistics software company that sold to brokers, carriers and fleet owners that he grew from $2M to $20M+ ARR. Previously Jesse was a strategy consultant with Bain & Company and earned his MBA from Stanford GSB.
Birger Buesching,
Head Of Supply Chain North America, Personal Health,
Philips
Birger Buesching currently serves as Head of Supply Chain in North America for the consumer division of Dutch multi- national Health technology leader Philips. In his current role, Birger leads the E2E Supply Chain for North America encompassing Product Commercialization, Demand/ Supply Planning, Materials Management, Late-Stage Customization/ Co-Packing, Customer Operations, Warehousing & Distribution, Reverse Logistics, Project Management. Throughout his career as a Supply Chain and Operations leader, Birger has always been a thought leader and champion of people. His over 20 years of experience in various consumer industries trained him to be strategically minded and operationally tested. Living and working in Europe and the US as well as working in highly international environments fostered his appreciation for diverse talent and collaboration. Birger has held diverse roles with increasing responsibilities in Commercialization Management, Operations Business Management, Project Management, Marketing, Customer Supply Chain, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation as well as General Management. In recent years with Philips, Birger and his team purposefully and methodically developed a collaborative and targeted E2E approach to change management, overcoming significant Supply Chain disruptions and ultimately step-changing Supply Chain performance.
Bernhard Bukovc,
Founder,
Postal Innovation Platform
Bernhard is the founder of the Postal Innovation Platform (PIP), an open platform focusing on innovation and the future for the postal industry, and connect2posts, a platform for new technologies and startups in the postal and parcel ecosystem. He previously worked as Director, Intercompany Pricing and Regulation at the International Post Corporation in Brussels and for the Austrian Post as Director, Regulatory Affairs. He is also a consultant and an entrepreneur, who founded a European cross-border logistics, tax, and duty administration platform for high end wines. Bernhard holds an LL.M from George Washington University, USA, and a PhD in law from the University of Graz, Austria
Ricardo Garcia Caballero,
Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations VP,
DeAcero
Successful Supply Chain, Operations & Procurement executive with a career of 20 years, managing multi million budgets and P&L's within multinational companies (Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing), leading diverse and cross-functional teams, expert in the complete Supply Chain including: DC Operations, Logistics Strategic Planning, Transportation, Distribution Management and Strategic Procurement functions. Experience also includes development and coordination of new projects aligned with warehouse and inventory management, supplier development, cost-reduction and efficiency projects, and Strategic Planning.
Ryan Calkins,
Commissioner,
Port of Seattle
Ryan Calkins was elected to the Port of Seattle Commission in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. Ryan is an Advisor on Offshore Wind and Maritime Infrastructure at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. For more than a decade, Ryan ran an import and distribution company in Seattle that was recognized for its industry-leading sustainability initiatives. In 2007, he formed Seattle Microfinance Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to capital for entrepreneurs with limited economic resources. Ryan began his career in Central and South America, working for disaster relief and human rights nonprofits. He received his Master of Arts from Yale University in International Relations and his Bachelor of Arts from Willamette University in Religious Studies. Born and raised in Edmonds by a public school teacher and a small business owner, Ryan now lives in Seattle with his wife and three children. Commissioner Calkins focuses on sustainable economic development at the Port of Seattle, working to ensure that the region's prosperity is shared among all communities. In 2021, Ryan was recognized for his role in launching Maritime High School with the Laschever Marlinspike Award from the Northwest Maritime Center. Ryan balances current needs with a long-term vision for the Port of Seattle, to ensure that one of our region's most valuable public assets will continue to thrive for generations to come.
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.
Joseph Cammack,
COO,
Farmbox Foods
It’s a mix of professional experience and personal values that brought Joseph Cammack to FarmBox Foods. Raised on a farm in eastern Washington, Joseph quickly learned the value of hard work while helping his parents grow and harvest wheat, barley and garbanzo beans. His interest in farming
and the impact of nutritious food on the overall quality of life for people worldwide is in lockstep with FarmBox Foods’ mission of providing a secure source of food to all, regardless of their circumstances. Joseph’s strong entrepreneurial spirit manifested itself early in life; he earned money running
lemonade stands and mowing lawns as a kid. Later, while pursuing a degree in business management with a double emphasis in entrepreneurship and supply chain management at Brigham Young University-Idaho, he launched his own startup and helped grow it into the successful company it is today. Joseph even created a program at the university that supports up-and-coming entrepreneurs and gives them the ability to test the efficacy of their business model before investing significant time and money. His experience at small, large and medium-sized businesses has provided valuable insight into what drives a company’s success. It also helped him determine where to aim his skills, and after helping to implement Centura Health’s food security initiatives in Colorado, Joseph came to the FarmBox Foods team in March 2022 as executive vice president, and is helping further expand
the reach of the tools that provide farm-fresh food to communities in need. Joseph Currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for FarmBox Foods.
“It’s mission-driven, and that’s what really drove me to pursue the opportunity to join the team, he said. “I’m always looking for a purpose greater than myself.”
Joe Candio,
Director Of Operations,
DHL
Joe joined DHL Supply Chain in 2020. Over the past 4 years, Joe has been responsible for planning and optimization of the DHL Dedicated Fleet, supporting customers in the automotive and consumer goods industries. Joe is also responsible for DHL’s Columbus Control Tower which strategically manages customer shipments utilizing both dedicated fleet and common carriers. Prior to joining DHL, he spent 20 years in the Honda manufacturing network supporting LLP functions including planning, optimization, and execution of Honda’s inbound to manufacturing supply chain. Joe holds a B.S.B.A from The Ohio State University and resides in Springfield, OH.
Kelly Canfield,
Vice President Of Supply Chain And Support,
Net32
Kelly Canfield is a customer-focused executive leading Net32’s supply chain and support functions to equip dentists with everything they need to run their practices. She brings end-to-end supply chain experience in procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory management, distribution, and customer service to Net32. Her expertise is supported by a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. She is also a LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and certified in APICS Production and Inventory Management.
Rob Cannizzaro,
COO,
Intermodal Association of North America
Rob Cannizzaro is the Chief Operating Officer at the Intermodal Association of
North America. In this role, Rob is the key leader for the IANA's operations and business development activities, including industry technology products and services providing the leadership, vision, and management necessary to effectively grow the organization, ensure financial strength, and operating efficiencies, while ensuring a high level of service and value to IANA's members and customers. Rob came to this position from the organization’s Board of Directors. Prior to this, Rob spent over 25 years in Port, Terminal, and Ocean Carrier
operations, holding roles such as Vice President of Operations, Vice President of
Logistics, as well as positions in Procurement, Vessel Planning, Equipment Control
and Risk Management.
In addition, Rob serves on the board of the Containerization and Intermodal
Institute. Rob holds B.S. in Marine Business and Commerce and an M.S. in International Transportation Management from the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. Later, he taught graduate courses there for almost 10 years in an adjunct position. He also holds an M.B.A. from Centenary University of New Jersey.
Chris Caplice,
Chief Scientist,
DAT Freight & Analytics
Dr. Chris Caplice serves as Chief Scientist for DAT Freight & Analytics where he leads the development and deployment of shipper facing solutions. Chris concurrently serves as the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation & Logistics where he created and co-directs the MIT FreightLab. Chris has published extensively in academic and business journals on the topic of freight transportation and procurement. He was named the Silver Family Research Fellow and awarded the CSCMP Distinguished Service Award in 2016. Dr. Caplice holds a Ph.D. from MIT in Transportation and Logistics Systems, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
José Carlos Moreno,
CEO & Founder,
CommerzCargo
Jose Carlos Moreno, Founder & CEO of CommerzCargo, an scale-up logistics provider focused to solve last-mile operational needs in the E-Commerce industry. CommerzCargo does this by applying advanced statistical-based operational excellence distribution processes, human based talent management and customer centered practices. Prior to founding CommerzCargo in 2016, Jose led Global Business Operational Management initiatives at PepsiCo, Mondelez and Ingersoll Rand, in Latin America, Europe and China. Jose earned an MBA from ESADE and Masters in Community and Economic Development from Penn State. He resides in Mexico City with his wife and son.
Jason Casey,
Vice President – Distribution Operations,
Graybar
Jason is Vice President – Distribution Operations for Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. In this role, he is responsible for the company’s logistics strategy and distribution center operations, including transportation, safety, security and regulatory compliance. His twenty-seven-year Graybar career encompasses leadership roles in Accounting, Finance, and Real Estate. Jason was appointed Director, Business Technology in 2023, where he led the implementation of Graybar’s company’s Manhattan Active warehouse
management system. He was promoted to his current position in 2024. Jason holds a
bachelor's degree in economics from Randolph-Macon College and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis."
Aviv Castro leads Sensos, transforming supply chain management with AI and sensor technology. He’s driven innovations in logistics and pharmaceutical cold chains, partnering with DB Schenker, Bayer, SONY and more. Aviv builds agile, data-driven companies and optimizes operations through real-time insights. A sought-after speaker, his expertise spans both enterprise and startup environments. Outside work, he enjoys time with his family and cooking.
Burak Cendek,
Partner,
Autotech Ventures
Burak Cendek has worked with more than 200 entrepreneurs over the course of his career. His broad business and technical experience position him as an expert on growth strategies, financial/business modeling, and fundraising. As a partner at Autotech Venture, Burak oversees investments relating to fintech, SaaS, and supply chain/logistics. Most recently, prior to joining Autotech Ventures, Burak was a junior partner at Revo Capital, investing in B2B SaaS businesses in Europe. Burak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
Josip Cesic is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gideon, a pioneering robotics and AI company. Gideon revolutionizes supply chains with AI-powered robots, automating one of the hardest problems - the loading and unloading of truck trailers with autonomous forklifts. Josip holds a PhD in autonomy technologies from the University of Zagreb (FER), Croatia, completed with the University of Waterloo, Canada. His accolades include the Dean's Award, Special Dean's Award, Rector's Award, Special Rector's Award, and the Silver Plaque for his outstanding doctoral dissertation. He holds several patents and has published over 20 research papers on robotics and autonomous systems. Josip also serves on the Board of Alumni at FER, and on the Dean's Advisory Board.
Lisa Chai,
Partner,
Interwoven Ventures
Lisa is a General Partner at Interwoven Ventures, an early-stage focused venture fund investing in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. Lisa brings 20+ years of experience investing in disruptive technology companies in both the private and public sectors. Previously, Lisa was a Managing Partner at ROBO Global Ventures and a Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst at ROBO Global - parent company. Lisa was also Head of Technology for Palisade Capital and a Senior Vice President at TPG Angelo, Gordon & Co. Earlier in her career, she served as a Portfolio Manager at Tavistock Group and Ridgecrest. Lisa currently serves as an angel investor, board member and strategic advisor for various leaders in machine vision and robotics solutions.
Arnab Chakrabarti,
Senior Manager, Financial Innovation Lab,
Hitachi America
Dr. Arnab Chakrabarti is a Senior Manager at Hitachi's Financial Innovation Lab in Santa Clara. He focuses on the intersection of data science and finance, translating research into impactful solutions for over fifteen years. Dr. Chakrabarti holds a PhD and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University and an MFE (Master of Financial Engineering) from UC Berkeley. His research contributions are evidenced by over one thousand citations across his publications and patents.
Rohini Chakravarthy,
Managing Partner,
NewBuild Venture Capital
Rohini Chakravarthy is Managing Partner of NewBuild Venture Capital, a thematic firm that invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of AI and Supply Chains. NewBuild’s innovation council includes CXOs from companies across warehousing, manufacturing, enterprise operations, and technology leaders. Previously, Rohini was a Partner at NGP Capital, at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and at Intel Capital. Through these roles, she has backed numerous entrepreneurs through three venture cycles and multiple technology shifts from mobile to cloud, big data, and now AI-centric innovation. Rohini started her career as a design engineer at Bay Networks.
Mohnish Chakravarti,
CEO,
Rails
Mohnish Chakravarti is the CEO of Rails, where he leads the development of software that leverages automation and intelligence to simplify financial operations and optimize cash flow for third-party logistics (3PL) companies. Before founding Rails, Mohnish was an early team member at Stord, where he worked as a data scientist spearheading key engineering and machine learning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. He holds a degree in Operations Research from Columbia University, where he was awarded both the Egleston Scholarship and the Prentice Hiam Memorial Scholarship. Mohnish is driven by a passion for using innovative technology to solve inefficiencies in the finance and logistics industries.
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.
Ashwin Cheriyan,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Thistle
Ashwin Cheriyan is an entrepreneur, recovering corporate lawyer and a mediocre surfer. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Thistle, a Bay-area-based modern, tech-enabled, plant-based and organic food and nutrition company. He was also the co-founder of WeGoFair, a social enterprise providing ratings for hotels and restaurants reflecting their performance on social and environmental issues. Prior to Thistle and WeGoFair, he spent 4 years in New York as an M&A associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he worked alongside senior management and cross-functional deal teams in collective transactions valued at over $100 billion. He received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his JD from The University of Texas School of Law. Outside of Thistle, he spends his energy working with, advising and investing in startups, mountain-biking throughout Marin county, suiting up in neoprene to surf the waves of Bolinas, and enjoying the abundant culinary delights the Bay Area has to offer.
Prash Cherukuri,
Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking,
Piper Sandler
Prash Cherukuri is a Managing Director in the Technology Investment Banking team at Piper Sandler, and leads coverage of supply chain / logistics software. Prash has over 12 years of investment banking experience and has advised on over $150 billion of completed M&A transactions and over $20 billion of equity and debt issuances, for clients such as Thoma Bravo, Sumeru Equity Partners, Centerbridge, Siris Capital, Coupa, Loopio, BigCommerce . Prior to a career in investment banking, Prash spent 6 years as a chip design engineer at Analog Devices and Mediatek.
Prash earned a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering from Bharathiar University, a master’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Deepak Chhugani,
CEO & Founder,
Nuvocargo
Deepak is the founder and CEO of Nuvocargo, a logistics & technology company modernizing the process of moving freight between the U.S. & Mexico - the world’s biggest inter country trade lane. Since its inception in March 2019, he’s led the company to over $75m in venture funding from some of the world’s best investors such as Y Combinator, Tiger Global, QED Investors, NFX, Homebrew, and the founders of Nubank ($50B), Rappi ($5B), Loft ($3B), Ramp ($8B), and many more. Deepak is the first Ecuadorian native to be funded by Y Combinator and got in as a solo nontechnical founder at age 24. Before Nuvocargo, he helped lead $3B+ worth of deals in the Latin America M&A team at BofA Merrill Lynch. Deepak is an Endeavor Entrepreneur, has been recognized in Forbes 30 under 30, and as a Top 50 LatinX Tech Leader. He grew up around a small family business in international logistics in Ecuador, was born in Kenya, and his parents are from India.
Jonathan Chuang,
Senior Systems Architect,
WOWL
Jonathan Chuang is responsible for the design and development of WOWL's
platform and its system integrations. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine,
with a degree in computer science, Jonathan brings a wealth of international logistics
expertise gained through his work with leading U.S. freight forwarders. Over his career,
he has leveraged his technical and logistics expertise to successfully execute hundreds
of client integrations.
Matthew Cicinelli,
VP, U.S Operations & Global Supply Chain Technology,
HelloFresh
Matt Cicinelli is the Vice President of Supply Chain Technology for HelloFresh. He is currently responsible for global order management, labor management, and manufacturing technology solutions. He joined HelloFresh in January of 2021 as Senior Director, Operations where he led US logistics, 3rd-party warehousing, and last mile operations. Prior to HelloFresh, Matt led parts of Amazon's European operations, including two years as the Chief of Staff and Technical Advisor, and spent time in consulting. He graduated from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and currently resides in Colorado with his wife and son.
Eddie Cissell,
Vice President Of Engineering,
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Eddie Cissell is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry. As the Head of Global Automation and Operational Excellence, Eddie has spearheaded the company’s modernization efforts, enabling the organization to provide scalable solutions for customers while significantly reducing the cost to serve. Eddie and his team continually monitor technology trends, ensuring UPS remains at the cutting edge of technology and efficiency. His leadership continues to share the strategic direction of UPS Global Logistics, driving innovation and efficiency across the board.
Desmond Clark,
President,
Beardown Logistics
Desmond Clark has built a strong reputation as a former NFL player with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears. Desmond has taken his leadership skills and has blazed an impressive path first as a financial advisor, and now currently as an inspirational speaker, Founder/President/CEO of Bear Down Logistics, and author of his book, Principles of Winning: 5 Keys to Create a Standard of Excellence.
With ""Standards over Feelings"" as his mantra, Desmond's focus is on people development on the stage as a speaker and in the office as an entrepreneur. As a Speaker and Corporate Team Development Specialist Desmond has spoken and consulted for companies, associations, and schools across the nation including Fortune 500 health care company Baxter, Chicago United, Southern Gas Company (Nicor Gas), Loan Depot, National General Insurance, Wyndham Destinations, Echo Global Logistics, Nationwide Insurance and the American Cancer Society (just to name a few). He has also appeared on ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC, WGN, ESPN, and other network TV and radio stations as a thought leader, author, speaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and coach. In the first full year of leading Bear Down Logistics in 2022 while the market started its freefall, Desmond led his company to amass over $1 million in revenue with no prior experience in the logistics industry. Since that time the company has grown by leaps and bounds and added government contracting to the mix. Bear Down Logistics has established itself as a player in the central Florida market and throughout the United States.
Dave Clark,
CEO & Founder,
Auger
Dave Clark is Founder and CEO of Auger, a pioneering venture building the world’s first true end-to-end supply chain operating system. Backed by $100M in initial funding from Oak HC|FT and supported by a world-class team, Auger aims to revolutionize global supply chains. By leveraging AI-powered technology, Auger’s platform unifies data to provide seamless, real-time insights and automation, making global supply chains as intuitive as the best consumer technologies today. With over 23 years at Amazon, where he served as CEO of Worldwide Consumer, Dave led groundbreaking innovations in robotics and AI, transforming Amazon’s supply chain and scaling operations to outpace competitors like FedEx and UPS. Under his leadership, Amazon redefined logistics and customer experience while managing a global network of fulfillment centers and over 1.5 million employees. He holds 17 patents that reflect his visionary contributions to the field of supply chain technology. In addition to his role at Auger, Dave serves on the American Red Cross Board of Governors and advises on supply chain, global trade, and technology matters. His career is marked by a relentless drive to innovate, and at Auger, he continues this mission to transform the future of global supply chains with cutting-edge AI and automation.
Alex Coates,
President & CFO,
Airspace
Alex Coates is the President and Chief Financial Officer at Airspace. Since joining the company in 2020, he has spearheaded long-term growth strategy and fundraising for Airspace, including its most recent $70 million funding round led by DBL Partners. Prior to Airspace, Coates served as SVP of Finance and acting CFO at Xos Trucks ($XOS), a leader in last-mile transportation technology. At Xos, he led corporate development & strategy, along with finance and several other internal administrative functions. He began his career at McKinsey & Company with a focus on operations and strategy for transportation clients. He then joined private equity firm HGGC, investing in and leading planning for emerging technology businesses. Alex Coates holds a degree in Strategy from Brigham Young University.
Sam Coiro,
Head Of ECommerce,
Maersk
Sam Coiro, B.A.A, M.GIS is a multiple-award winning client management and product management executive with over 2 decades of experience in dealing with multi-faceted client portfolios. Sam has led several key initiatives including the management and growth of a $1.5B+ logistics portfolio, the oversight of ~50 Client Management Executives, and the general management of new logistics services in Canada, EMEA, and across global marketplaces. At Maersk Sam previously oversaw the North American Final Mile product portfolio, and currently is the Head of e-commerce solution offering. Previously Sam delivered growth in the areas of location intelligence, retail trade analysis, and SaaS-based data quality and geospatial platforms. Sam holds an undergraduate degree in Geographic Analysis (Ryerson University) and a Masters degree in Geographic Information Systems (University of Calgary), in addition to several executive level accreditations from The Columbia School of Business and the Canadian Management Center. As a husband and proud father of 3 exceptional children (13, 11, 6), in his spare time Sam loves to explore the great Canadian outdoors with his family, complain about the lack of success of his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), and most importantly – tinkering with new dough recipes for one of his weekly pizza cookoffs … he is truly pizza obsessed!
David Colyott,
Former EVP, Operations,
MPG Ingredients
Colyott brings over 30 years of experience in leading diverse and complex supply chain operations across the consumer packaged goods industry. He most recently served as EVP Operations for MGP Ingredients. Prior to that was Vice President of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Mars Petcare (2018-2024), where he led the development and execution of an efficient supply chain, while aligning operational strategies and systems with organizational mission, vision, and objectives. Prior to that, he spent Eleven years as Sr Supply Chain Director for Nestlé Waters North America. Early in his career, he served in supply chain leadership roles at Ryder and The Home Depot.
Shawn Compton,
VP Of Transportation,
DCL Logistics
Shawn Compton is the Vice President of Transportation at DCL Logistics, a well-established 3PL headquartered in California. Shawn has 30 years of distribution, logistics, and transportation experience, supporting both domestic and international supply chain and fulfillment. Shawn is responsible for the overall vison and strategy of the logistics aspects of the operation at DCL, including the technology layer and carrier partner relationships that support it. Shawn has overseen massive distribution operations, lettershop operations, print operations, and fulfillment operations. In addition, he has led inbound and outbound transportation operations comprised of ocean, rail, freight, and parcel movements. His extensive omnichannel and ecommerce experience, creativity, and forward-thinking ability allows Shawn to focus the knowledge of the past and project and improve it through the prism of the future
Barry Conlon,
CEO,
Overhaul
Barry Conlon is the CEO and founder of Overhaul, the global leader in active supply chain risk management and intelligence. With over 30 years of experience in supply chain security, Barry is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of modern-day supply chain security standards and best practices. Prior to founding Overhaul, Barry was the founder and CEO of FreightWatch, where he played a key role in shaping the industry.
Barry's extensive background in security operations is rooted in his eleven-year tenure with the Irish Defense Forces, Irish Special Operations Unit, and Army Ranger Wing, where he gained unique experience in all aspects of Special Forces Operations. He later moved to Texas and became a United States citizen in 2011. Barry's dedication to supply chain security and his vast experience make him an invaluable asset to the industry. In 2024, Barry and Overhaul Co-Founder David Broe were selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
James Coombes,
CEO And Co-founder,
Raft AI
James has spent almost his entire career involved in supply chain, from operations to finance. Prior to starting Raft in 2017, James spent 10 years working in and eventually leading teams across financial services and commodities, after graduating from Imperial College London with a Bachelors in Biochemistry and Harvard with a Masters in Public Administration.
Gabriella Costilla,
Global Supply Chain Strategy Director,
Unilever Prestige
Gabriella Costilla is a strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Leader with over 12 years of experience driving end-to-end supply chain optimization across demand and supply planning, logistics, and regulatory compliance. Currently, as VP Global Supply Chain Strategy at Unilever Prestige, she leads initiatives in S&OP/IBP transformation, Planning System implementation, and Logistics optimization, improving service levels and reducing inventory across a portfolio of 10 premium beauty brands. Gabriella has partnered with executive leadership to expand direct-to-consumer channels, streamline fulfillment networks, and achieve cost efficiencies. Her background includes roles at Elida Beauty and TIGI Haircare, where she spearheaded supply chain transformations and successfully launched new planning systems. Gabriella holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Dallas and certification in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM).
Orlando Cou,
Senior Director, Distribution And Logistics,
Living Proof
Orlando Cou is a dynamic logistics and distribution leader with over 20 years of experience transforming supply chain operations across multiple industries. As Senior Director of Distribution & Logistics at Living Proof, he has spearheaded strategic initiatives that have significantly optimized distribution networks, leading to enhanced efficiency and cost savings. Known for his innovative problem-solving, Orlando’s leadership has driven measurable improvements in operational performance. Prior to joining Living Proof, Orlando held key leadership roles, including Regional Director of U.S. East Coast Operations at Marken and General Manager at DHL Supply Chain, where he successfully led large-scale teams, crafting tailored logistics strategies that addressed regional and national market challenges crossing multiple verticals. Orlando’s career portfolio also includes senior leadership positions at CEVA Logistics, Panalpina, and DDU Express, where he honed his expertise in warehouse management, foreign trade zones, and global transportation. His extensive knowledge of air and ocean freight, along with deep insights into customs and brokerage, have established him as a trusted leader in navigating complex international trade environments. Orlando studied at Miami Dade College and the University of Phoenix, bringing a solid educational foundation to his extensive practical experience.
Julian Counihan,
General Partner,
Schematic Ventures
Schematic Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on technology that makes & moves the world. Schematic has portfolio companies touching every aspect of the supply chain world: freight (ONRAMP, Platform Science, Flock Freight), electric vehicles (Harbinger Motors, ElectroTempo, Axle), delivery (Pandion, Airspace, FloorFound), warehousing (Outrider, Plus One, SVT) and supply chain data (Altana, Enviate). Julian Counihan started a career in technology as a software developer at Fortna where he worked on warehouse control & automation systems. After a period in technology investment banking, he launched Schematic Ventures as one of the first venture funds focused on supply chain technology.
Justin Cramer,
Co-Founder,
ProShip
Justin Cramer is Co-Founder of ProShip Multi-Carrier Shipping Software, where he has deployed, designed or consulted on over 300 customer solutions within 4 continents and has designed shipping solutions executing more than 3.1 million labels a day. Justin has been on the IT side of shipping since 2001.
Artie Crawford,
Director Of Cybersecurity,
NMFTA
Artie Crawford, CISSP, CISM, is the Director of Cybersecurity at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™. Artie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity strategy and deep technical expertise in addressing complex cybersecurity challenges. He possesses a thorough understanding of the tools, techniques, procedures, and attack vectors employed by cyber adversaries. Artie has a proven track record of providing strategic guidance, collaboration, and engineering support to a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, educational institutions, intelligence agencies, transportation authorities, and the Department of Defense, all in support of their cybersecurity missions. Throughout his distinguished career, Artie has held pivotal roles at organizations such as the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Microsoft, MITRE, and others. His work has been centered on developing advanced techniques and tools for real-world operations. A 27-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Artie retired in 2011 as the Cybersecurity Chief of the Marine Corps, where he served as the Senior Technical Advisor to the CIO and Director of C4.
Lyall Cresswell,
CEO & Founder,
Trustd
For 22 years Lyall Cresswell, Founder & CEO Trustd, has been on a mission to digitalize the road freight industry & create a collaborative & sustainable future. His many industry firsts include establishing a freight exchange where 8,500 businesses currently trade 2.5 million loads annually, launching a ground-breaking mobile delivery app in 2004 & real-time freight tracking in 2015. Recently Lyall launched Trustd, a bespoke digital KYB platform to manage risk & compliance in the road freight industry. The build process has given Lyall a unique insight into the complexities of the KYB market & a deep understanding of a future based on decentralized identity, e-wallets & verified credentials
Robert Critchley,
VP, Transportation & Warehousing,
iFIT
Robert (Rob) Critchley is the Vice President of Transportation and Warehousing for iFIT Health and Fitness.
iFIT® is a global fitness and well-being subscription technology company that provides unmatched fitness
experiences and solutions to its growing community of over 6 million members in over 120 countries.
Industry-leading brands such as NordicTrack® and Proform® are powered by the iFIT integrated health and
fitness platform, which seamlessly connects the company’s proprietary software, experiential content, and
interactive hardware. Rob is accountable for many operational and logistical aspects of the business including
sea freight, customs and duty, warehousing and outbound transportation in his current role.
Joining iFIT in 2005 as the UK Operations manager, Rob managed customer service and logistics in the UK
before working for IFIT Europe doing a similar role. In 2010 he transferred to the iFIT USA headquarters to
become the International Quality Manager. Rob had responsibility for developing the international side of the
business as well as working in Asia with partner manufacturers to implement continuous improvements to
the products sold worldwide and in the domestic USA.
Immediately prior to his current role, he was the Senior Director of Warehousing and Logistics where he
developed a warehousing network to be able to provide adequate services to both Omni Channel and E-
Commerce consumers and a Home Delivery strategy that improved speed and experience to the consumer.
Larry Cuddy, Jr. brings over 25 years of leadership in the supply chain industry, with experience spanning transportation giants like DHL, XPO, and RoadOne, as well as key executive roles in cutting-edge tech companies such as Envase Technologies, WiseTech Global, and Nascent Technology. His expertise encompasses operations, finance, and commercial strategy, where he has consistently built high-performing, collaborative teams with a track record of driving accelerated global delivery. Now, as the CEO of Lynxis, Larry is spearheading a transformative 'build & buy' strategy. This initiative integrates Nascent Technology, Buckeye Mountain, Tedivo, NaviTrans, and other acquisitions to revolutionize landside terminal operations on a global scale.
Clay Curran,
CEO & Co-Founder,
FreshX
Clay Curran is CEO and Co-Founder at FreshX, a software company innovating in the temperature-controlled logistics space. With a focus on pricing and connectivity, FreshX empowers freight brokers and carriers with tools to streamline operations and make data-driven decisions. Clay's previous experience spans across supply chain technology, venture capital, and private equity. Clay received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and recently earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Social Impact.
Anthony D’Amore,
COO-CFO,
EAIGLE
Anthony D’Amore is a dynamic COO and CFO with extensive experience in scaling SaaS
companies and driving operational efficiencies. Currently leading EAIGLE, a provider of
innovative SaaS solutions for automated gate operations and yard visibility, Anthony has been instrumental in re-engineering the company’s go-to-market strategy and driving rapid growth. With a strong track record of guiding companies through strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions, Anthony specializes in optimizing financial strategies, streamlining operations, and fostering high-performance teams. He is deeply committed to customer satisfaction, ensuring that EAIGLE consistently exceeds expectations and delivers transformative value to its clients. At EAIGLE, Anthony is focused on leveraging technology to solve complex challenges in supply chain security and efficiency. He is passionate about how automation can enhance operational flows and safeguard critical assets in distribution centers, and is eager to share insights on the future of supply chain and logistics.
Jeff Davidson,
GM, Global Devices Customer Supply Chain,
Microsoft
Jeff leads Microsoft’s Devices and Software Supply Chain Fulfillment and Logistics Network globally in support of all products, selling channels, and geographies. Before re-joining Microsoft, he was fractional COO to small-to-mid market private equity owned companies. Prior to that, he led the Commerce & Supply Chain Solutions division at Ingram including strategy, growth, and all facets of the Americas business. He has over 25 years of experience in supply chain and entrepreneurship.
Cary Davis,
CEO & President,
American Association of Port Authorities
Cary is President and CEO of AAPA and also serves as General Counsel. He joined the association in 2019 and served as head of Government Relations. He tells the story of seaports and their workers when the President and Congress make decisions on infrastructure, transportation, trade, and security. Prior, Cary served in the Federal Government as a Presidential and Congressional appointee for international trade and security. He has appeared in the New York Times, the BBC, Politico, and Bloomberg to discuss supply chains and economics. He has written and passed legislation on infrastructure for climate change and international trade. His work has been featured in The Drudge Report, CNN, Newsweek, Breitbart, and Zero Hedge. Cary serves on the board of the Propeller Club of Washington, D.C. and was nominated CEO Update Lobbyist of the Year in 2021 for his work to address supply chain disruptions from the pandemic. He received his J.D. and Masters from the University of Pennsylvania and his B.S. from Pitt, spending his early years in his beloved home state of Pennsylvania.
Gabriel de Godoy,
CEO,
Cargologik
As Cargologik’s Chief Executive Officer, Gabriel brings over 20 years of experience in international freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. Prior to joining Cargologik, Gabriel founded Freight Logistics in 2001, a technology-powered international freight forwarder and high-tech supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Miami, with branch offices in the
United States, Argentina, Brazil and Chile acquired in 2019, and nXT Software Solutions in 2006, a WMS SaaS Software company acquired in 2022. Gabriel’s passion for technology and supply chain management has driven him to the forefront of the industry’s transformation, and he believes that the next 5-10 years will only continue to bring about exciting changes. As an avid entrepreneur, Gabriel is committed to being hands-on and finding innovative solutions to problems that continue to push the industry forward.
Nico De Golia,
Director Of Cloud Logistics Sustainability,
Microsoft
Nico is the Director of Cloud Logistics Sustainability at Microsoft, spearheading efforts for net-negative carbon emissions, zero waste, water positivity, and land preservation in the Cloud Supply Chain by 2030. Recognized as a leader in sustainability, he excels in decarbonizing supply chains across transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and energy procurement. Additionally, Nico advises the Global Logistics Emissions Council, Middlebury Center for the Blue Economy, and Washington Maritime Blue, focusing on scaling early-stage innovations and business models to decarbonize supply chains.
Axel de Megille,
Head Of Stolt Ventures,
Stolt-Nielsen
15 years working experience including 12 years in climate tech venture capital
Previously at Turquoise (UK based merchant bank focused on low carbon technologies) and Credit Agricole (Infrastructure project finance team) MSc from Sciences Po and Kedge Business School
Bart De Muynck,
CEO & Founder,
Bart De Muynck LLC
Bart De Muynck is an Industry Thought Leader with over 30 years of Supply Chain and Logistics experience. Bart has worked for major International companies such as EY, GE Capital, Penske Logistics, PepsiCo as well as several Tech companies. Bart spent 8 years as a VP of Research at Gartner and most recently served as the Chief Industry Officer at project44. Bart is a sought-after speaker who is currently advising multiple companies and industry organizations in Logistics. Bart is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council, SCLA, WEF and CSCMP's Executive Inner Circle.
Tim Debus,
CEO & President,
Reusable Packaging Association
Tim is a trade association executive who advances the common business interests of member companies in the global organization for the reusable transport packaging industry. He advocates for systems of packaging reuse to achieve superior supply chain performance in the distribution of goods. Tim’s previous professional experience includes roles in bringing to market new reusable plastic containers for packaging perishable commodities, leading the international trade association for the banana industry, and managing regulatory compliance activities for crop protection products derived from biotechnology processes.
Charley Dehoney,
CEO,
Upwell
Charley Dehoney is a seasoned operator, executive, advisor, and investor with two decades of experience in transportation, technology, and artificial intelligence. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Upwell, he leads a team of innovators that is reshaping accounts receivable and invoicing practices for logistics companies through cutting-edge AI automation. Charley's strategic expertise has consistently yielded impressive revenue systems, driving substantial growth for teams and businesses, with a cumulative impact exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars. With a track record of supporting over 150 logistics technology businesses. Charley has demonstrated his commitment to fostering innovation in the logistics industry. Additionally, he is recognized as a decorated youth sports coach, known for building championship teams both on the field and in the business world. Charley lives in Omaha, NE, and finds great satisfaction in his roles as a dedicated family man, coach, and an influential figure driving innovation in logistics and technology.
Rozena Dendy,
Global Sales & Operations Planning Leader,
ExxonMobil
Rozena Dendy is an experienced executive at ExxonMobil with responsibility for overseeing the Global Sales and Operations Planning across the ExxonMobil corporation for their new Supply Chain organization. During her 25+ years at ExxonMobil, she has deep operations experience and have overseen the second largest refining site in the U.S. and 1,000 employees. In her current role, a key responsibility is to lead the transformation for planning processes and solutions across the corporation business lines. Rozena started her career as a Chemical Engineer in ExxonMobil and has held multiple leadership business, operations and technical roles
Sandeep Desai,
EVP - Chief Supply Chain Officer (Ice Cream),
Unilever
With 20+ years of experience, Sandeep Desai is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for Ice Cream, leading extensive multidisciplinary teams. Sandeep embarked on his journey with Unilever as a trainee in 2002. Over the years, he has successfully navigated through a variety of roles in procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain management across Africa, Asia, and Europe, culminating in global leadership. He excels in optimizing supply chain digital transformation and possesses strong experience in change management. Originally from Zambia, Sandeep now resides in London. He holds a BSc in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Economics.
Wally Devereaux,
VP Of Cargo And Provisioning,
Southwest Airlines
Wally Devereaux is the Vice President of Cargo and Charters for Southwest Airlines. He is responsible
for all commercial and operational aspects of Southwest’s air freight business and passenger charter
operations. Wally started his career with Southwest in February 1992 as a Customer Service Agent at
Dallas Love Field. He served in various departments at Southwest including Ground Operations,
Corporate Communications, and Marketing before joining the Cargo and Charters Team in 1999. Wally
serves on the board of directors for the Center for Logistics Education and Research at the University
of North Texas, as well as the Transportation Institute at the University of Denver. He is the proud
recipient of the Airforwarders Association’s 2007 James Foster Memorial Award, and Southwest
Airlines’ 2012 Fun-LUVing Attitude Award. Wally has a Bachelor of Business Administration in
Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington and resides in Colleyville, Texas with his wife,
Rachel, and their two daughters, Abby and Emmy.
Curtis Doiron,
CEO,
DP World Chile
Curtis comes with over 20 years of experience in global logistics and port management in North and South America. Following DP World´s acquisition of one of Chile´s largest port operators in 2019, Curtis was appointed as CEO and led the transition and integration of several businesses into DP World´s global portfolio. A specialist in change management, with a keen focus on safety, sustainability, and customer service, Curtis continues to lead DP World´s growth and diversification strategy in this important Latin American market. Prior to arriving in Chile, Curtis was General Manager DP World in Canda, leading the development of a new port operation in Saint John, New Brunswick. Prior to joining DP World in 2016, Curtis held various leadership roles in port operations, marine agency, dredging and construction, as well as 3rd party logistics businesses operating in Canada and the United States. Curtis has served on several industry boards in the public and private sector, and holds an MBA from St. Mary´s University, as well as several accreditations from London Business School and IMB Business School.
Geoff Douglass,
CEO,
Mythos AI
Geoff is co-founder and CEO of Mythos AI. To date he has commissioned unmanned vessel systems for multiple mission sets to customers worldwide. Geoff co-founded Mythos AI with senior developers from the silicon valley self-driving car industry to bridge major technical gaps in the marine domain.The company is creating digital twins of waterways and self-driving vessel technologies to scale global transportation.
Deborah Dull,
Founder,
Circular Supply Chain Network
Deborah Dull is the founder of the Circular Supply Chain Network and the author of Circular Supply Chains: 17 Common Questions. Prior to that, she held various supply chain roles at Zero100, GE Digital, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Microsoft where she oversaw launch management, inventory management, and innovation. She is a sought-after author and speaker having been published in various books, articles, and white papers and spoken at dozens of industry events. Deborah holds Supply Chain & Operations Management degrees from Western Washington University (BA) and the University of Liverpool (MSc), with a thesis focused on the digital supply chain and is currently pursuing her DBA from Hariot-Watt University.
Bill Durbin,
Head Of North America Logistics & Planning,
Kraft Heinz
Bill Durbin is the Head of North America Logistics & Planning for the Kraft Heinz Company. He grew up in Indianapolis and went to Michigan State University where he earned a Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering and a Masters in Supply Chain Management. Bill co-oped with GE in college and worked in their different factories as a management trainee. He joined Kraft Heinz 18 years ago and has had various roles across supply chain including materials management, procurement, continuous improvement, implementing SAP in Europe, running factories in Canada, footprint & Supply Chain Integration. He is married to his wife, Dr. Becky Durbin, who completed her Doctorate in Educational Technology. They have two kids, Cailyn & Liam.
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.
Jeffrey Elder,
Head Of Cargo Products,
Delta Air Lines
Jeffrey Elder is the Head of Cargo Products for Delta Air Lines sitting in their Atlanta headquarters. In his 22 years of experience with Delta, he has used his Industrial Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology to focused on advancements in Revenue Management, Cargo Analytics and Product Development. In his current role, Jeffrey is responsible for all of the Delta Cargo product lines and introduction of new products across the globe. His team recently introduced a new product, DeliverDirect, in partnership with SmartKargo which creates a seamless e-commerce solution from a shipper’s dock to a customer’s door throughout the United States.
Alan Elliott,
CEO,
Elliott Management
As the CEO of EM, Alan D. Elliott, Sr. steers his organization in its mission to address and
mitigate vulnerabilities across cloud environments, infrastructure, information
systems, networks, and processes, both internal and external. By fostering
relationships with leaders and innovators in the security industry, Alan ensures that EM
remains at the cutting edge of visionary and innovative security services and solutions.
This strategic approach empowers his clients to effectively reduce risks to their businesses and customers.
Hans Elmegaard,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Moddule
Industry executive with 25 years experience in the global logistics and supply chain industry. Hans is responsible for overall strategy and operations at Moddule, particularly focused on finance, business development and strategic partnerships. Hans is a Danish native, but a global citizen having spent most of his career outside Denmark. Hans is based in Victoria, BC, Canada with his Canadian wife and two kids.
Paul Enos,
CEO,
The Nevada Trucking Association
Paul J. Enos is the CEO of the Nevada Trucking Association, which was established in 1932. The Nevada Trucking Association is the preeminent voice for the trucking industry in Nevada and is a 2-time recipient of the Mike Russell Trucking Image Award, a national recognition bestowed by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), annually for enhancing the image of the trucking industry. In 2021 he was named National Chairman of the Trucking Associations Executive Council (TAEC) and won the ATA President’s Annual TAEC Leadership Award. Since assuming his position as CEO in 2006, Enos has aggressively and successfully advocated for public policies that do not only enhance the trucking industry’s competitiveness and profitability, but also improve Nevada’s general business climate. In his tenure, the Nevada Trucking Association has proudly taken a lead role in Nevada in the fight against human trafficking. In 2024 the Nevada Trucking Association took over the administration of the Nevada Manufacturers Association.
Enos is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Iota chapter, the Reno Elks Lodge and serves on the Boards of the Community Health Alliance Foundation, The Keystone Corporation and the Nevada Policy Research Institute and formerly a member of the Little Flower Catholic School Board. Born in Elko, Enos is a third generation Nevadan. Enos is an Alumni of the University of Nevada in Reno. Enos and his wife, Sara, live in Reno, Nevada. They have a son Ben and a daughter Nora.
Jonathan Epstein,
Managing Partner - Global Head Of Cold Chain,
BGO
Jonathan is a Managing Partner at BentallGreenOak responsible for all BGO’s temperature-controlled logistics investments in the U.S. in addition to responsibility for the firm’s US Core Plus investing platform. Prior to the merger of Bentall Kennedy and GreenOak Real Estate in 2019, Jonathan was a Partner of GreenOak. Mr. Epstein led the firm’s investment efforts in the Western U.S. and was responsible for the firm’s investment strategy, sourcing, structuring and asset management for the Western region. Jonathan has 30 years of experience in a broad range of real estate activities, including principal investing, finance and Investment Banking. During his career, he has been responsible for the acquisition, development, financing and management of over $50 billion of commercial real estate assets and companies, representing all asset classes, in the United States, Asia and Europe. Jonathan is a current member of Urban Land Institute (ULI), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and is a past member of the Policy Advisory Board of the Fisher School of Real Estate at the University of California, Berkeley, and past Vice Chairman of ULI in Japan. He is a Professional Advisory Board Member of the Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Jonathan is a graduate of the School of Management at Boston University.
Michael Fahy,
CEO,
Neovia Logistics
Mike Fahy is the Chief Executive Officer for Neovia Logistics, a role he was appointed to in October 2023. He leads the global provider of contract logistics services, with more than 80 facilities in 20 countries around the world, in solving complex logistics challenges for companies in the automotive, industrial, aerospace, and technology industries. Prior to Neovia, Mike was CEO for the Americas region for DB Schenker. In that role he had full P&L responsibilities for 123 locations in 24 countries in North, Central, and South America, providing over 27 million sq. ft. of distribution operations to its clients. Mike’s career before DB Schenker includes COO for an oil & gas distribution company owned by Simon Group Holdings and CEO of their technology companies. Before that, he held several positions at Syncreon, culminating as their President of the technology segment.
Seana Fairchild,
CCO,
ConGlobal
With over 20 years of industry experience, Seana Fairchild is the Chief Commercial Officer at ConGlobal, a leader in terminal operations. She oversees all commercial functions and Logistics Center Services, driving growth and innovation. Until recently, she also led ConGlobal's Advanced Solutions team, which develops and deploys technology solutions designed by operators for operators, addressing key pain points in terminal and yard operations. Before ConGlobal, she spent 18 years at Union Pacific Railroad in various roles.
Fabian Feldhaus,
Managing Director & Co-Founder,
Flagship Founders
Fabian Feldhaus is Co-founder and Managing Director of Flagship Founders, the first European venture studio with a focus on maritime technologies, logistics and shipping. Since its inception in May 2020, Flagship Founders has launched five successful startups, formed robust industry partnerships, and secured substantial funding rounds. Before co-founding Flagship Founders, Fabian Feldhaus gained comprehensive experience in launching and scaling startups. He initiated and provided support for numerous early-stage companies, including Book a Tiger, Commerzbank subsidiary #openspace and the startup program at Freie Universität Berlin, among other endeavors. Fabian Feldhaus studied media management at the HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration and the Bauhaus University Weimar.
Lauren Fernandez,
CEO & Founder,
Full Course
Lauren Fernandez is the CEO and Founder of Full Course, a restaurant consulting, development and investment firm which incubates and accelerates emerging food and restaurant brands, guiding brand owners through a process of optimization, strategic growth planning and development. She is also the Managing Partner of the Full Course Funds, which support rapid expansion of founder-led restaurant brands through early-stage, minority investment. Lauren is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience as an attorney and entrepreneur, with extensive expertise in restaurant and franchise operations and development, consumer product development, and brand licensing. She has worked in over 140 countries establishing franchise partnerships, licensing programs, distribution and supply chains for both food and drug companies. She served as General Counsel and Head of Franchise Administration for FOCUS Brands, and then as the owner/operator of 11 Chicken Salad Chick franchised restaurants. Lauren holds an MBA and Juris Doctor from Emory University, and is a Certified Franchise Executive.
Darren Field,
President Of Intermodal & EVP,
J.B. Hunt
Darren Field is the President of Intermodal and Executive Vice President for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. He has over 30 years of experience with J.B. Hunt, having started his career in 1994 working nights as a central dispatcher. Before joining the Intermodal team in 2000, Darren served across several company divisions including engineering services, truckload management and Dedicated Contract Services. He has also held numerous leadership roles during his career, including field operations director, director of network operations and special projects, vice president and senior vice president of pricing and executive vice president of Intermodal. In 2020, Darren assumed his current title as President of Intermodal. In this role, he leverages his operations background and collaborative approach to strengthen J.B. Hunt’s rail relations and scale capacity solutions. His leadership has led to several key investments within the company’s intermodal network, including the company’s plan to scale its fleet up to as many as 150,000 containers by 2027. In 2023, J.B. Hunt announced the launch of Quantum, a breakthrough service for sensitive highway freight, as well as a new service for key markets in Northern and Central Mexico through the Eagle Pass, Texas border gateway. J.B. Hunt’s Intermodal business is currently recognized as North America’s largest company-owned intermodal fleet. During his tenure, the company has been recognized for several workplace achievements, such as being selected as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes and named for the thirteenth time to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2024 list. In 2023, J.B. Hunt was named to the Fortune 500 list for the eleventh consecutive year. Darren also serves as the executive sponsor of Growing and Retaining Outstanding Women (GROW), an employee resource group dedicated to empowering and engaging employees to support women’s professional and personal success. A graduate from the University of Arkansas, Darren holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
Christian Fischer,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Bcomp
Christian, CEO at Bcomp Ltd, PhD in material sciences and mountain lover, left corporate and co-founded Bcomp to challenge the traditional lightweight material industry. Today, Bcomp is an award-winning, leading supplier of sustainable lightweight solutions and part of the ongoing revolution towards cleaner mobility. The Swiss high-tech company has created and entered new markets and has established itself as a large-scale automotive supplier. Fluent in several languages, Christian also teaches Entrepreneurship, Technology Innovation and Growth Management at different universities.
Beth Flippo,
CEO & Founder,
DEXA
Beth Flippo is the CEO of Drone Express, a logistics company at the forefront of drone
package delivery. Beth is an accomplished embedded engineer with over 20 years of
experience in the finance and technology industries. She has designed and developed
advanced mobile communications solutions and is passionate about robotics and unmanned systems. Through extensive work with the FAA, Drone Express has earned a limited spot in the Type Design and Part 135 Domestic Air Carrier Certification programs. We will be one of only a few companies certified to perform airborne cargo delivery for compensation in the United States. Before launching Drone Express, Beth was Vice President of Embedded Software Development at TELEGRID Technologies. TELEGRID is an engineering manufacturer focused on mobile communications and unmanned robotic systems. Beth's engineering team leadership led to an expanded product line and further adoption into major Department of Defense agencies worldwide. Beth began her career in the finance industry in New York City, designing systems for quantitative trading and financial analysis for equity transactions on the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Her experience includes several prestigious investment banks and brokerage firms, including UBS PaineWebber, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Goldman Sachs. Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Thomas Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton. She is a licensed drone pilot with the FAA and has a radio operator license,W2QNB, from the FCC.
Todd Florence,
Chief Information Officer,
Estes Express Lines
Todd Florence joined Estes in 2020 as Chief Information Officer. He is responsible for directing and developing Estes’ information technology (IT) teams to deliver outstanding results for the company’s business while driving its culture and the vision for Estes’ IT roadmap. This bolsters his department’s overall goal of implementing the tools and technologies that make shipping frictionless for customers and teammates alike. A strategic and performance-focused executive with over 20 years of collaborative leadership experience, Todd excels at defining direction, aligning people and resources, and delivering results that consistently exceed expectations. His resume also reflects his expertise with assessing varied cultural, business, and environmental drivers, right-sizing solutions, and delivery across a broad array of industries. Todd’s career includes 15 years at Celerity, a consultancy that helps companies solve problems related to technology adoption and integration, business process efficiency, strategy and alignment, plus talent. There he designed and managed large-scale, transformational engagements for clients across multiple industries. Todd was also a senior program manager at MCI within its Web Hosting Operations division, a consultant for Inacom Information Systems, and the Information Systems (IS) manager for an entrepreneurial venture with International Mobile Communications.. Todd is a two-time graduate of The American University in Washington, DC, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics, followed by an MBA in Finance and Global IT Management. He is also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and has earned Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI accreditation (now expired).
Conrad Franchi,
Chief Digital Officer,
Rohlig Logistics GmbH & Co
Conrad Franchi is a visionary leader in logistics and supply chain management, serving as Chief Digital Officer at Röhlig Logistics. With a strong focus on innovation, he drives digital transformation, streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences through cutting-edge technology. An expert in freight forwarding, digitization, change and growth programs, Conrad bridges traditional logistics with emerging technologies. He has also developed innovative software products for data analytics, further advancing efficiency in the industry. A sought-after speaker, he will share insights at Manifest 2025 on the true pace of digitization in global air and sea freight logistics
Brandon Fried,
Executive Director,
The Airforwarders Association
Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association is one of
the country’s leading experts on air freight and cargo security. With more
than 40 years of experience, Brandon represents the industry and the
association by serving on several Federal Advisory Committees including:
The TSA Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and The U.S. Department
of Commerce Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness. He also served
three terms on the CBP Commercial Operations Advisory Committee.
While still a forwarder, Brandon joined the Airforwarders Association and
was soon elected Chairperson in 2001. He served two consecutive terms as
Chair and remained an active member of the Board of Directors. In 2005, he
sold his forwarding company and was appointed Executive Director of the
Association. He also represents forwarder interests as Chair of the Advisory Board of
Cargo Network Services, an IATA company. In Washington, Brandon is the public face of the Airforwarders Association testifying in Congress, working with the Department of Homeland Security, and frequently appearing in national media including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Marketwatch and the New York Times. A graduate of Syracuse University, Brandon holds a masters degree in business administration and lives in Chevy Chase, Md. with his wife Kim and has two children, Evan and Jordan.
Kameel Gaines,
CEO & Founder,
Rig On Wheels Brokerage & Recruitment Services
Kameel E. Gaines, CEO and founder of Rig On Wheels, brings over two decades of expertise in recruitment and sales, backed by her academic accomplishments with an MBA and a marketing degree. Since launching Rig On Wheels Broker and Recruitment Services from her living room in January 2010, Kameel has become a prominent figure in the trucking recruitment landscape, known for her dynamic presence and commitment to impactful change. Under her leadership, the company has grown into a key player in the industry, and it is noted for its innovative, driver-centric recruitment strategies.
In July 2023, Kameel made a significant stride by introducing 'The Rig On Wheels Show,' the first-ever truck driver recruiting show. This show, a treasure trove of industry insights, news, and essential tips for drivers and recruiters, is a testament to her innovative spirit and commitment to enhancing the recruitment and retention processes within the trucking industry.
As co-chair of the African American Women in Trucking Association (AAWTA) and a member of the DEI task force of the Transportation Marketing Sales Association (TMSA), Kameel is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values are deeply ingrained in her training and consulting practices. Her forward-thinking approach, which leverages advanced technology and data-driven insights, aims to optimize recruitment, promote continuous learning, and foster community amongst drivers and companies. Through comprehensive training and support systems, Kameel not only strives to improve job placement but also to cultivate enduring relationships and a cohesive, contented workforce in the trucking sector.
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.
Expert in the area of Marketing and public relations with more than 20 years of experience in the logistics and mobility sector at a global level. CEO and co-founder at C12 Community, an international community of logistics professionals focused on value creation and business development in the industry. He served as Director of Marketing, Public Relationships and Business Development at Grupo Fidalex, a leading company in strategic media communication. Founder of exhibitions such as Expo Capital Humano, Expo Finanzas, Expo Oficinas and IBTM Americas, events of which he was General Director. He was in charge of the portfolio of Logistics and Mobility events at Reed Exhibitions Mexico where he served as director of Expo Carga, Intralogistics and Top Flotillas, professional exhibitions that he also confuses. He has been an active member of associations such as AMPROFEC, MPI, SITE, Cámara Franco Mexicana, among others. It has also organized international events such as ALACAT (Latin American Freight Forwarder Congress) and the current edition of IFPSM (International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management) for the first time in Latin America.
Luiz Fernando Garcia,
CEO,
Portos do Paraná
Luiz Fernando Garcia has been the CEO of Portos do Paraná since 2019, excelling in public administration and port project planning. Under his leadership, Paraná's ports have been awarded the title of best port management in Brazil by the federal government for five consecutive times. An economist with a degree from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), he completed a master's degree in Logistics and Port Management at the Valenciaport Foundation and the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain.
Luiz Fernando has already held important positions, such as CEO of Companhia Docas do Estado de São Paulo, special advisor to the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, and National Secretary for Port Policies in the Federal Government.
As head of Portos do Paraná, his management has been responsible for the development of major infrastructure works, including the Moegão, the largest port project underway in Brazil, to increase cargo handling at the Port of Paranaguá by 35%. In addition, under his leadership, strategic leases of port areas have been and are being made, attracting around R$4 billion in investments to the sector.
Max Garland,
Senior Reporter,
Supply Chain Dive
Max Garland is a senior reporter at Supply Chain Dive covering parcel delivery and logistics news that's relevant to shippers. He has been with the publication since 2021. Before that, he covered FedEx and logistics topics for the Commercial Appeal newspaper in Memphis, Tennessee. Max is a graduate of Elon University, where he majored in print and online journalism, and is a former News21 investigative reporting fellow
Curtis Garrett,
CEO & Founder,
ULTL
Curtis is on a career-long mission to advance simplicity and boost customer experience in LTL via technology, process, relationships and common sense; while demolishing the silos that have existed for decades. Curtis has spent 17 years in the LTL industry - 8 of those with Old Dominion Freight Line in operational and pricing/yield roles. He then spent 8 years working with shippers via managed transportation services. Now in his aptly named chapter 3, Curtis is starting down the path of LTL entrepreneurship and technology building using ULTL (LTL education and community) and rateHero (LTL transaction workflow). Curtis is very bullish on the LTL community in general and is looking forward to seeing what all participants will bring to the table as LTL evolves.
Nir Gartzman,
Managing Partner & Co-Founder,
theDOCK
Nir Gartzman is a maritime & hi-tech professional combining strong technical capabilities with broad industry background and business development experience. Nir earned proficiency during 12 years of management positions in both navy and civilian sectors. Responsibilities included positions of Chief Engineer of a navy vessel, superintendent of cargo ships, project manager, and sales & business development director. Nir holds a B.A degree in business management from the IDC - Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center.
Derek Geiss,
Chief Supply Chain Officer,
Nutrabolt
Derek Geiss is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Nutrabolt. In this role, he is responsible for global supply chain strategy, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and customer operations. Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company that is home to the brands C4 Energy, Cellucor, and Xtend, with products distributed in over 125 countries. Prior to joining Nutrabolt in 2019, Derek held a variety of supply chain leadership roles in both the US and Europe with a focus on scaling high growth brands and strategic acquisition integration. Derek has a BS from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
Bill Gibson,
CEO,
Deposco
As Chief Executive Officer, Bill Gibson leads the overall corporate strategy and operations for Deposco, a leading provider of omnichannel supply chain solutions. Prior to founding Deposco, Bill was Managing Partner of The Albermarle Group, a tech-focused private equity firm, overseeing investments in companies such as Frictionless Commerce (acquired by SAP) and iJet (acquired by 3i Mind). Previously, he was a Vice President at Grotech Ventures, where he focused on early and growth-stage investments in first-generation cloud companies such as Fieldglass (now part of SAP). Bill began his career at Manugistics (now part of Blue Yonder), a leading provider of supply chain solutions, where he held responsibilities in business consulting, international operations, and strategic account sales. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia.
Andy Gillespie,
Logistics Senior Advisor,
WOWL
Experienced Director Global Logistics with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Import, Freight, Pricing Strategy, and Warehouse Operations. Strong operations professional with a Graduate level certification focused in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University.
Sriram Giridhar,
Investor,
HHLA Next
Sriram heads the venture capital, dealflow and partnerships division at HHLA Next, the CVC & innovation unit of the German heavy freight operator HHLA. His team is at the pilot’s seat of innovation in the maritime & heavy freight logistics sectors, unifying market and technology trends with industry white spaces to pursue build-partner-invest decisions.
Kaitlyn Glancy,
Partner,
Eclipse Ventures
Kaitlyn is a Partner at Eclipse Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in companies disrupting old-line industries. Kaitlyn specifically focuses on investing in supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies across all stages. Prior to Eclipse, Kaitlyn was VP of North America at Flexport, where she oversaw Flexport’s sales, account management, and operations teams. Joining the company in their seed round, Kaitlyn was integral in scaling Flexport to a multi-national, multi-billion dollar company during her tenure. She holds a B.S. from UCLA in Business Economics and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Originally from California, Kaitlyn now lives in New York City and enjoys spending her weekends at Broadway shows, golfing, and traveling.
Nicole Glenn,
CEO & Founder,
Candor Expedite, Inc
"Meet Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Expedite, a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network. Today, Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. Nicole navigated through a series of pivotal operational roles within major transportation brokerage companies, immersing herself in the intricate nuances of freight logistics—the essence of moving cargo. Steeped in the daily challenges that shippers and carriers face, she gained invaluable insights to the major obstacles that define the industry landscape.
Nicole embraced and transcended these challenges, swiftly rising through the ranks by mastering the art of sales and her ability to collaborate with external and internal teams. She advanced to senior leadership roles including president — solidifying her status as a driving force in the industry. Nicole built her own team to address the lack of transparency in the industry. With her strong network and excellent industry reputation, it wasn’t long before Candor became a top transportation company. She credits her success with an amazing team who consistently provide superior customer service,
real-time updates, and open communication. Always looking for new solutions for her customers, Nicole is excited to launch “Candor Cool Chain”, a new division featuring a unique solution for shipping smaller, refrigerated and frozen packages across the U.S. — all while protecting product quality and safety, reducing wasted capacity, keeping costs
under control, and minimizing environmental impact. Nicole is a certified member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a member of The Expedite Association of North America, Women in Trucking, Women in Manufacturing, and the
Transportation Intermediaries Association. She won numerous awards: Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro’s to Know: Overall Winner; Women in Trucking’s Distinguished Women in Logistics; and Enterprising Women of the Year Champion, a tribute to the world’s top female entrepreneurs. Nicole enjoys giving back to the community and industry. She launched The Ladies Leadership Coalition, a popular podcast designed to empower and celebrate female leaders. Nicole and her
hosts amplify the voices of trailblazing women in supply chain and logistics.
Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwood University and was recently inducted into their Class of Distinguished Women. She frequently presents at industry conferences; and is a regular contributor to trade and business media, including Forbes Small Business Council.
Andrea Goeman,
SVP Global QHSE & Sustainability,
JAS Worldwide
Andrea is Senior Vice President QHSE & Sustainability at JAS Worldwide,
an American non-asset 3PL based in Atlanta, GA.
She has over 20 years’ experience in operational Freight Forwarding,
Key Account Management for different Vertical Markets and Corporate
Strategy. She worked in the field of Green Logistics since 2007.
Andrea is focused on sustainable growth and business transformation by considering the whole
logistics ecosystem and stakeholders as customers, strategic suppliers, and employees. This
includes all ESG aspects as regulations and risk management, commercial portfolio, values &
culture in line with the company strategy.
Making a holistic impact for sustainable transformation is driving her professional and private life.
Andrea holds degrees in Economics, Freight forwarding and a Kellogg- WHU Executive MBA.
Joshua Gold,
Investor,
TMV
At TMV, Joshua focuses exclusively on early-stage startups innovating within maritime, ports and intermodal logistics. Prior to venture, Joshua was a crude oil ship broker, negotiating contracts of affreightment between shipowners, oil majors and commodity trading houses. Joshua has a Masters in International Shipping Law with Distinction. He is also academically published in the Journal of International Maritime Law on the US Jones Act.
Vincent Golebiowski,
SVP, Global Head Of Supply Chain Operations, Global CFO Supply Chain,
Tapestry
Vincent Golebiowski has more than 26 Years’ experience in Finance, Controlling, Supply
Chain and BPO, the last 21 years contributing as Chief Financial Officer in several Asian
markets and in the United States and most recently as Tapestry’s Global Head of Supply
Chain Operations & CFO. Prior to joining Tapestry, he worked for L’OREAL Cosmetics as Finance and Operations Director in Malaysia. Then, promoted as Regional CFO for Southeast Asia and finally served as CFO for L’OREAL India supervising the Finance, Controlling, Purchasing and Information Systems functions. At Tapestry, he started his career within Coach Brand as VP and CFO for Greater China and promoted to Asia Pacific CFO in 2016. In 2018 he was elevated to Coach Global Brand CFO based in New York Head Office. Vincent holds a Master in Business Administration from the Institut Superieur de Gestion in Paris.
Gabriel Gonzalez Alonso,
SVP Corporate Production Management,
ZF Group
Currently SVP, Head of Corporate Production Management at ZF in
charge of Industry 4.0, Industrial Performance Management, Performance Analytics
and Industrial Strategy as well as Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
29 yrs of Manufacturing Experience, 25 of which in Renault-Nissan Alliance
From Supervisor at a Body Shop and Head of Paint Shop during 10 years to
Automobile and Powertrain Plant Manager, with a high focus on Lean Manufacturing.
Mid 2012 took the role of Regional Industrial Director in South America for Renault-
Nissan with responsibilities not only in Production but as well on Supply Chain
Management and Process Engineering. After this experience moved to Corporate
taking the Head of Manufacturing Quality for 3 years with intensive work with teams
from both companies Renault and Nissan on different aspects as Suppliers Quality,
Build in Quality, and Shipping Quality as well for Assembly Plants as Powertrain. Head
of Industrial Performance since 2017 during 3 more years for Renault Group in close
contact and developing similar working methods with Nissan on strategic Lean
approaches to make one of the most competitive brands in the world from a
manufacturing point of view.
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.
Stanton Green,
Sr Director,
Blumberg Capital
Stanton is a senior director at Blumberg Capital, an early and growth stage venture capital firm. Prior to Blumberg Capital, Stanton was co-head of equities for Guggenheim Securities and an Executive in Residence for Warburg Pincus. Prior to that he was CEO of OTR Global, a global research & data business operating in 17 different countries around the world. Stanton was previously CEO of Vista Research, a Blumberg Capital portfolio company, and oversaw its successful sale to S&P/McGraw Hill. He was also managing director of Epoch Partners, an online investment bank funded by Kleiner Perkins, Benchmark and Trident. He worked on the deal team to successfully sell Epoch to Goldman Sachs. Stanton began his career on Wall Street, at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley in the institutional derivatives business. He is an active member of Tribeca Early Stage and holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College.
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.
Wilson Griffin,
Co-Founder,
Recurate
Wilson has built his career in tech and sustainability spanning the NGO sector, corporate sustainability, and entrepreneurship. He was the co-founder and CEO of Recurate, an ecommerce integration that powers branded resale channels for dozens of brands. In August 2024, Recurate was acquired by Trove Recommerce where Wilson now serves as VP of Sales. Prior to his time in tech, Wilson worked in Sustainable Innovation at Gap Inc., managing a portfolio of programs including sustainable business model development, renewable energy procurement, supply chain efficiency, and waste reduction.
Alexandra Griffon,
CEO & Co-Founder,
BlueCargo
Alexandra Griffon is the CEO and co-founder of BlueCargo. She started her career in corporate finance and then transitioned to logistics, explicitly focusing on port terminal operations software. After graduating from UC Berkeley, where she met her co-founder, Laura Theveniau, they began developing port operations and yard stacking algorithms for marine port terminals across Europe and the United States. In 2019, Alexandra and Laura launched the BlueCargo software to expedite container movement within ports and eliminate inefficiencies. Alexandra's expertise, that of her co-founder, and their teams built a trusted solution for 10% of the top 100 US shippers. BlueCargo also supports drayage trucking companies, brokers, and freight forwarders across US ports. BlueCargo's platform simplifies freight auditing for all container-related invoices. It also streamlines the mitigation process for inaccurate late fee billing, such as demurrage, detention, and per diem charges. It connects logistics providers, their customers, and the port, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing overall costs. In the past three years, Alexandra has grown her team significantly, transforming BlueCargo from a two-person startup to a team of over 30 employees. Alexandra is a member of the Harbor Trucking Association in California (HTA), the Bi-State Association in New York/New Jersey, the IANA, the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), and the Home Furnishing Association (HFA)
Katherine Guerrero,
Senior Product Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics,
Collectors
Kat Guerrero is a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in supply chain technology and e-commerce. Having driven innovation and efficiency across prominent companies like Bloomingdale’s, Peloton, Daily Harvest, and Collectors, Kat excels in integrating third-party software and streamlining operations with 3PLs on a global scale. Her expertise spans inventory management, warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP solutions, and logistics shipping, including the development and implementation of home-grown warehouse management systems. Kat’s deep knowledge and leadership in supply chain technology make her a key asset in optimizing and evolving e-commerce operations
Sanjay Gummalla,
SVP, Scientific Affairs,
American Frozen Food Institute
Sanjay Gummalla is senior vice president, scientific affairs at the American Frozen
Food Institute (AFFI). His broad industry experience in food science, food safety,
and nutrition are key to guiding scientific advocacy and regulatory policy issues
across the food sector. He also spearheads sustainability initiatives on behalf of the
AFFI, where he is focused on building capability and capacity across the frozen food
supply chain through training programs, resources and tools. He partners
extensively with the research community on a variety of technical issues to assess
practical and science-based solutions. In food safety his collaborations target
pathogens, Listeria monocytogenes and enteric viruses, while on sustainability, the
topics include LCA and PCF profiles associated with frozen foods.
Prior to joining AFFI, Sanjay led product development at Zentis NA, a global fruit
preparation manufacturer, and held R&D roles in flavor development and food
applications roles at Givaudan and Cargill. His experience gives him unique
operational and supply chain perspectives as it relates to food sustainability. He
holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Sciences from Utah State University.
Manal Habib,
CEO & Founder,
MightyFly
Manal Habib is the CEO and founder of MightyFly. A graduate from both MIT and Stanford, Habib has developed a strong technical background in aerospace engineering. She previously specialized in flight controls and developed the first robust commercial flight controller. Manal is also a private pilot and in the process of building her own airplane. Her passion for aerospace, vision for a better world, and determination make her a motivated and unstoppable entrepreneur and leader.
Rob Hahn brings more than a decade of executive experience in operations, robotics, and automated warehousing to his role as Pattern’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hahn joined Pattern from Whitebox where he served as COO and built the company’s global fulfillment network from the ground up. Previously, Hahn served as an executive at Amazon where he pioneered the company’s automated fulfillment centers, driving the successful integration of robotics and global expansion of the company’s logistics services.
Bob Hall is the Chief Operating Officer at Outrider, the leader in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs. He is focused on scaling the business across all functions, including finance, operations, product, people, and partnerships. Bob is a technology executive with over 20 years of experience in product strategy and business operations for high-growth systems, software, and services companies.
John Hantzis,
Transportation Sector Chief,
InfraGard
John Hantzis is a distinguished executive with extensive expertise in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, currently based in Land O Lakes, FL. With a robust background spanning various leadership roles, John excels in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving significant cost reductions while ensuring superior quality and service excellence. As the Transportation Sector Chief for Infragard his role to is work with both government and businesses to address security concerns in the Transportation Industry.
Kristyn Harkins,
Head, Global Supply Chain Services,
Johnson & Johnson
Kristyn Harkins is the Head, Global Supply Chain Services at Johnson & Johnson. In this role, Kristyn is responsible for the
strategic development and deployment of J&J’s full offering of end- to-end global Supply Chain Services including Supply Chain Excellence, Global Transportation, Contract Management, Global Trade Controls, Partnership Management & Competitiveness and Strategic Programs. Kristyn’s team partner J&J’s Innovative Medicine and MedTech sectors to achieve their growth plans, business continuity, supply chain/operational excellence, and areas of innovation in support of our current and future portfolio. Kristyn has more than 20 years of experience delivering outcomes for J&J, most recently serving as Vice President, MedTech Deliver for the Americas region. In this role, she was responsible for US, Canada and Latin America leading strategy, implementation and oversight/management of day-to-day execution for distribution, transportation and customer service, ensuring a reliable supply in alignment with MedTech priorities. She also recently served as Vice President of Engineering & Property Services Americas & Global Real Estate where she provided E2E leadership and management of J&J’s buildings, while supporting critical business growth initiatives and shaping the global Real Estate footprint strategy as well as additional Supply Chain roles across Plan, Source, Make and Deliver. Kristyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Rutgers University. She has actively supported her Penn State alma mater through partnership with the Penn State Center for Supply Chain Research, and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute. Throughout her career, Kristyn has fostered a passion for coaching and developing talent, playing leadership roles for the J&J’s Women’s Leadership Initiative ERG and currently serving as the North America Youth Pillar sponsor for the WiSTEM2D initiative. Kristyn resides in Flemington, NJ with her husband and two sons.
Benjamin Hart,
Executive Director,
Utah Inland Port Authority
Benjamin Hart serves as the executive director of the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) after
being appointed by the UIPA board in September, 2022. During his tenure at UIPA Hart has
prioritized economic optimization with port facility development, along with strong internal
controls and transparency for the organization. Under his leadership the Port is focused on
statewide, along with regional projects and ensuring world-class global access for Utah
businesses.
Prior to his position at UIPA, Hart served as the deputy director of the Utah Governor’s Office of
Economic Opportunity (Go Utah). During his time at Go Utah, Hart oversaw The Unified
Economic Opportunity Commission, corporate recruitment efforts, international and diplomatic
responsibilities, small business programs and statewide workforce partnerships.
Prior to his time at Go Utah, Hart served as the director of employer initiatives for the
Department of Workforce Services, the CDBG and Economic Development administrator at
Layton City, and in underwriting at Zions Bank.
Hart has served on numerous statewide and national government and trade association boards
during his career. He completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of
Utah, where he currently serves as an adjunct instructor. Hart lives in Layton, Utah with his wife and three kids.
Kelsey Hartman,
Vice President FLUS Fleet & Transportation,
PepsiCo
Kelsey Hartman is the Vice President of Fleet and Transportation for Frito Lay US, a division of PepsiCo Foods North America. In this role Kelsey leads one of the largest private fleets in the US comprised of more than 3,700 transportation and fleet professionals including 2,200+ drivers, 500+ mechanics, and 400+ leaders across transportation terminals and maintenance shops. She leads the PepsiCo fleet sustainability agenda and is responsible for the safety, financial, and service performance of her organization while driving employee engagement and growth through team culture. During her twenty-years at PepsiCo, she has held many roles within the Supply Chain, with her last ten years focused on driving excellence in the Frito-Lay Private Fleet. Kelsey holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Auburn University.
Paul Heitlinger,
General Manager, AIMS,
Nokia
Paul Heitlinger is an entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. He is the General Manager of Nokia’s Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS), a Nokia venture that uses autonomous drones, computer vision and AI to automate warehouse inventory cycle counting. Paul has led the team from a Nokia Bell Labs research project to commercial launch and now accelerated growth. Previously, he has held senior positions in companies such as Avis Budget Group, Verizon, Citigroup, Gap Gemini along with various startups, in varied roles including venture capital, corporate innovation, product management and strategy consulting.
Kyle Henderson,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Vizion
Kyle is a repeat entrepreneur and veteran of product management, development, and design. His latest venture, Vizion, supports digital transformation in supply chain and logistics by providing web services and data streams that power door-to-door freight visibility solutions. Prior to founding Vizion, Kyle participated in nine early-stage technology startups and held senior product management roles at companies such as Fullstory, ClearMetal, Nokia, and NAVTEQ. Kyle received his Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from Berry College in beautiful Rome, Georgia.
Sean Henry,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Stord
Sean is the co-founder and CEO of Stord. Having experienced the antiquated and disconnected systems of fulfillment and consumer experience first-hand, when both running e-commerce businesses and working at an automotive manufacturer in Germany, Sean founded Stord in 2015 with Jacob Boudreau to level the playing field for brands of all sizes to empower them with the commerce enablement tools needed for leading consumer experience at scale. Sean attended Georgia Tech prior to founding Stord, and has since been recognized as a Thiel Fellow, in the 2019 Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, and in 2021 by Forbes as the youngest CEO of a $1B+ company.
Sean Herwaldt,
Head Of Supply Chain & Customer Experience,
NOVOS
Sean Herwaldt is the Head of Supply Chain at NOVOS, where he has been instrumental in building a world-class supply chain infrastructure that drives the company’s rapid growth in the longevity and wellness industry. Prior to joining NOVOS, Sean spent five years at SpaceX, where he played a pivotal role in launching the supply chain for several programs, notably Falcon Heavy and Starlink. As a Global Supply Manager on the Starlink team, he scaled the program from zero users to over one million paying customers. Sean consistently drives significant growth opportunities by challenging constraints, learning from failures, and simplifying complex processes to achieve success. He holds a degree in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University and has also held supply chain and operations roles at Caterpillar and Owens Corning. Sean lives in Ventura, California with his wife, Casleah, plays guitar, and places a lot of emphasis on his personal fitness
Jim Higby,
Lead, Safety And Compliance Strategy,
Motive
Jim Higby is a safety professional with over 30 years dedicated to safety and compliance, protecting fleets and their workers. He earned a Masters degree in Industrial Safety Management and continues to build on his education using these principles to promote highway safety. Jim’s work experience spans safety engineering, fleet/transportation safety, occupational safety and DOT/OSHA/EPA compliance. He’s worked as a safety leader with a collaborative approach, merging safety and operations teams to achieve exceptional results in accident and injury elimination at companies such as Ryder Systems, Fedex Express, Republic Services and Hogan Transports.
Heather Hill,
Buy With Prime & Multi-Channel Fulfillment Marketing,
Amazon
Heather Hill is a seasoned marketing leader with over 19 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the ecommerce technology and B2B space. At Amazon, she built the Agency Partner Marketing Program for Buy with Prime, creating scalable frameworks for joint campaigns, events, and co-marketing initiatives that accelerated DTC growth. With a proven track record in demand generation, partner, and event marketing, Heather excels at crafting integrated strategies that deliver measurable business impact.
Sheri Hinish,
Principal/Senior Partner, Global Consulting Sustainability Technology & Ecosystems Leader,
EY
Sheri is the Global Consulting Sustainability Technology and Ecosystems Leader. She recently joined Technology Consulting and is a member of both the Global Technology Consulting Leadership team and Global Sustainability Executive team. Sheri also works collaboratively across service lines with CCaSS and across EY alliance partner ecosystem to advance our work in sustainability and bring the power of technology consulting to help us help our clients achieve their sustainability goals.
Dan Hobbs,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Protex AI
Recently named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, serial technology entrepreneur Dan Hobbs co-founded Protex AI with the vision of harnessing the best in AI technology to help EHS teams be more proactive and contribute to a zero-harm work environment. Protex AI uses camera software to identify areas of risk in an organisation before accidents occur. Using computer vision, the platform enables companies to effectively identify and correct the non-compliant behavior trends that lead to accidents. Recently named in the Forbes 30 under 30, Dan is an advocate for all things EHS tech innovation, regularly contributing at a number of international online and offline EHS events on this very subject
Jim Hoefflin,
CEO,
Softeon
Jim Hoefflin is a proven Chief Executive Officer, in both PE-backed organizations and public company divisions, who has led companies that provide complex enterprise software solutions in a variety of markets. With a software background in Global Logistics, Human Resources Management, and Food & Nutrition, Jim has experience with the world’s largest CPG, Hi-Tech, 3PL, Healthcare and Education organizations. He has led companies from start-up to $200mm in annual revenue. Jim currently leads Softeon, a Warburg portfolio company, since November of 2022.
Shaun Hon,
General Partner & Founder,
Motion Ventures
Shaun Hon is the Founder and General Partner of Motion Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on catalysing digital and energy transition across supply chains. Motion Ventures is backed by more than 15 strategic investors such as MOL, Lloyd’s Register, MarineTraffic, Wilhelmsen, and more. Motion Ventures has invested in more than 25 companies since 2021.
Shaun was honoured Forbes 30 under 30, Prestige 40 under 40 and Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow for founding Motion Ventures. He received his Masters in Mechanical Engineering with First Class Honours from Imperial College London.
Souroush Honary,
CEO & Co-Founder,
System Loco
Souroush Honary is the cofounder and CEO of System Loco, one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK, recognized by Deloitte Fast50 and the Sunday Times. System Loco specializes in providing reliable actionable data and insights from IoT devices used for supply chain management. Under Souroush's leadership, the company has deployed over 3 million IoT devices, transforming the team from a startup into the market leader for IoT in transportation visibility. Before founding System Loco, Souroush co-founded Nextgen Telematics, which was later acquired by Motorola. Prior to this, he led a team of software engineers at Ford Motor Company.
Jon Hong,
Partner,
Fifth Wall
Jon Hong is a Partner at Fifth Wall—the largest asset manager focused on improving, future-proofing, and decarbonizing the built world—where he serves as Deputy Portfolio Manager and leads growth and late-stage investing. Prior to joining Fifth Wall, Jon was an Investment Director at the SoftBank Vision Fund, investing in and serving on the Boards of companies ranging from Gopuff to ShipBob, among others. Before joining SoftBank, Jon was at PointState Capital focused on public global technology, media, and telecom (TMT) investments and he started his career at Goldman Sachs. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his BA in International Relations from the College of Arts & Sciences and BS in Economics from Wharton.
Michael Hopkins,
VP, Supply Chain Distribution & Logistics,
Northwestern Medicine
Mike Hopkins is the Vice President of Supply Chain for the Northwestern Medicine
Health System based out of Chicago Illinois. Mike has 25 years of healthcare supply
chain experience and specializes in efficiency and process improvement. Mike joined
Northwestern in 2016 and previously worked for Owens and Minor as the Director of
Supply Chain performance. Mike is a nationally recognized leader and speaker in supply
chain operations focusing on using lean tools to facilitate process improvement and
standardization. He is also a leader in the use of Kanban and RFID inventory
management.
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.
Amir Hoss is the CEO and founder of EAIGLE, a company leading the way in Vision AI to transform yard operations in logistics and supply chain management. With a MASc in Mechanical Engineering and as a third-time entrepreneur, Amir has driven the adoption of intelligent facility operations, partnering with major players across North America to bring efficiency, security, and visibility to yard management. Amir's expertise lies in leveraging existing hardware to create AI-powered solutions that significantly enhance yard efficiency and productivity. His approach focuses on delivering real-time insights that help logistics facilities optimize operations, reduce congestion, and improve overall performance. Recognized as Canada’s Young Energy Professional of the Year by the International Association of Energy Engineers, Amir is dedicated to making yard management smarter and more seamless, with a focus on practical innovation and efficiency.
Xiaodi Hou,
CEO & Founder,
Bot Auto
Dr. Xiaodi Hou is the Founder and CEO of Bot Auto, an autonomous trucking company. Dr. Hou is an internationally renowned expertin autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision. He earned a Ph.D. in Computation and Neural Systems from the California Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Priorto Bot Auto, Dr. Hou co-founded TuSimple in 2015 and serves as the company’s CTO and CEO. He has presented at global events such as Web Summit and Nvidia’s GTC conference and has been featured in leading publications such as Wired and Forbes.
Peter Huh,
CIO/CTO,
Capital Brands
Mr. Huh brings over 25 years of Technology and Executive Management experience for companies he has helped grow from Start-ups to Up-starts and eventually market leaders with aggregate market valuations of over $2.5B. He has led companies through high growth by understanding the business models and laying out strategic technology roadmaps while building teams and operations accordingly.
Currently Mr. Huh serves as the CIO/CTO of Capital Brands/NutriBullet which was acquired by DeLonghi, SPa in December, 2020. Throughout his career Mr. Huh has been a technology consultant for investment banks such as Goldman Sachs and J. Streicher. Mr. Huh was also CTO/CIO at Cypress Creek Renewables, CTO at Quest Nutrition, CTO and Co-founder of Vimation, CTO of Kurtzman Carson Consultants and Managing Director of DMP Consulting. His technical expertise spans various verticals such as Media and Entertainment technology, Solar Energy, Consumer Packaged Goods, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Legal, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Application Development and Enterprise Systems integration.
Leo Huisman,
Regional Managing Director Americas,
APM Terminals
Leo Huisman, a Dutch national, began his career in the container shipping industry in 1990 as a trainee with the Royal Nedlloyd Group in The Netherlands. Since then, he has worked in various roles within A.P. Moller – Maersk and other companies across diverse geographies, including Kenya, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Denmark. From 2018 to 2019, Leo served as Head of Terminals Europe, based in The Hague, before taking on the role of Head of Terminals Latin America in the regional office in Panama City. In July 2022, he was appointed Regional Managing Director for the Americas. Prior to these positions, he was the Group Vice President at Maersk Line, Limited from January 2006 to July 2009, where he oversaw container liner services across Asia, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Leo holds a degree in Marketing and Finance from the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University in The Netherlands and has studied International Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden.
Joshua Hunt,
Chief, Futures & Experimentation Division,
United States Transportation Command
Mr. Josh Hunt is a Logistics Management Specialist (LMS) acting as the Futures and
Experimentation Division Chief for USTRANSCOM (J5-X). He is responsible for assessing the future strategic environment and the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) requirements and challenges to inform Joint Force Development and Design.
Josh’s career began in 2004 as a U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Transportation Intern, where he was trained in Department of Defense (DoD) transportation and logistics. Mr. Hunt next supported the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s (SDDC) 838th Transportation Battalion in Rotterdam NL. He deployed numerous times to multiple seaports in Western Europe in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Josh was reassigned as a freight router for SDDC G9 at Fort Eustis, VA and was responsible for quality control of trucking service requests. In 2008 he was employed as a Marine Cargo Specialist for SDDC G3, developing sealift solutions for deploying units. In 2009 he became a Navy civilian and supported USTRANSCOM J3 as a Marine Transportation Specialist (MTS) for Military Sealift Command (MSC). During this time, he acted as a sealift Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development of cost efficient, operationally effective sealift/intermodal solutions. In 2016 Josh shifted roles, providing support to the Intermodal Division (J5-I), focusing on organic vessel recapitalization. In May 2019 Mr. Hunt became an Air Force civilian working in the Logistics Sustainment Division (J4-L), focusing on In-Transit Visibility (ITV). In December 2020 he assumed the role of Governance Branch Chief supporting strategic forums to include the Joint Deployment and Distribution Executive Board. In January of 2022, Mr. Hunt returned to J4-L as the Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) / ITV Branch Chief. He was responsible for acting as the DoD’s lead proponent for ITV, DoD lead functional proponent for Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID), and the sustainment process owner for technology implementation, improvement, and modernization of AIT/ITV. From 2004-2019 Josh served in the U.S. Navy Reserve’s Strategic Sealift Officer Program and held a U.S. Coast Guard Unlimited Tonnage Third Mate’s License.
Andy Ingram Tedd,
VP, Advanced Technology,
Ocado Intelligent Automation
Andy Ingram-Tedd is a dynamic and growth-focused leader with over 15 years of technology experience in fast-moving consumer packaged goods (FMCG), operations, project management, and product development. At Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA), part of Ocado Group, Andy oversees a team that is dedicated to designing, building, and incorporating the latest technology into OIA solutions. He deals directly with
Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) development and sets the strategy for handling and retrieving warehouse solutions across sectors. Since joining Ocado Group in 2002, he has contributed to the success of many of the company’s operational and project management strategies and is named on over 50 patents. Known for leading teams through complex design challenges, Andy’s expertise drives innovation and operational excellence
Jim Jacobs,
CCO,
Green Mountain
Jim is a founding partner, board member, and serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Green Mountain. Jim develops the company’s commercial strategy to drive business growth and market share. He has over 35 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development, with 29 years focused in the transportation and logistics industry. He is a native Memphian and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Memphis. Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends on the water fishing, boating, and relaxing, various forms of fitness training, driving his favorite cars, and supporting his beloved University of Memphis Tigers. Jim and his family also support various charitable organizations such as Golf for Cops and St Jude Children’s Hospital, to name a few.
Rahul Jalali,
EVP & CIO,
Union Pacific
Rahul Jalali was appointed senior vice president and chief information officer in November 2020 and promoted to executive vice president in June 2023. In this position, Jalali serves as the organization’s technology thought leader, ensuring Union Pacific has a complete, integrated process and systems strategy. This includes flexibility to innovate and improve speed-to-market by introducing cutting edge capabilities and optimize business models driven by technology. Rahul is an active member of the advisory committee of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role Rahul serves to speak on behalf of the transportation industry and provide advice to keep the national critical infrastructure safe from cyber threats Prior to joining Union Pacific, Jalali spent 23 years with retail behemoth Walmart Inc. in increasing leadership roles, most recently as Corporate Vice President in the technology division
serving Walmart International. In that role he specialized in developing world-class global technology solutions and organizations that could scale technology platforms, leverage data, automation, machine learning, build quality products to grow/optimize businesses. Jalali holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) in Pilani, India. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Make a Wish Nebraska as well as Habitat for Humanity foundations. He and his family are passionate about involvement in the local community development projects with a focus on the well-being of children.
Nitin Jayakrishnan,
CEO,
Pando.ai
Nitin Jayakrishnan is the Co-founder and CEO of Pando, a leading supply chain and logistics SaaS company headquartered in Chicago. Pando has raised over $40 million USD from marquee investors, including Iron Pillar, Nexus Venture Partners, Chiratae Ventures, Uncorrelated Ventures, and Siemens Next47, with customers such as P&G, Nestlé, Carrier, Honda, J&J, BP Castrol, and Cummins. Nitin oversees Pando’s product strategy, global expansion, and go-to-market efforts. Prior to founding Pando, Nitin was the Co-founder and CPO of iDelivery, a freight marketplace. Nitin holds degrees in Finance and Technology Management from Singapore Management University, New York University’s Stern School of Business, and the University of Warwick. He is an avid angel investor, a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, and an ardent supporter of Carnatic music. Nitin, his wife Swati, and their son Agastya are based in Chicago.
Sean Jenkins,
Vice President Of Sales,
Valqari
As Vice President of Sales at Valqari, Sean Jenkins offers a plethora of expertise in Government and military applications. Sean had a distinguished 33-year career in
the U.S. Army, serving as an Infantry and General Officer with numerous leadership
and operational Assignments. He served multiple tours with the 75th Ranger
Regiment and concluded his service commanding the singular joint strategic
planning and communications unit responsive to the Combatant Commands and
Joint Staff. Sean holds degrees from West Point, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and the Command and General Staff College, in addition to executive certificates in cyber security, artificial intelligence and data analytics. He is currently a doctoral student
pursuing a PhD in Public Policy focused on the Department of Defense and national
security funding. Due to his wealth of knowledge and experience, he is an invaluable resource for advancing sales campaigns and cultivating connections in important markets.
Lars Jensen,
CEO,
Vespucci Maritime
Lars Jensen is CEO of Vespucci Maritime, and is an analyst and a well-known thought leader in the container shipping industry. Lars has 24 years of experience from inside the container shipping industry, and has since 2011 been an independent analyst in the sector. In 2024, Lars was recognized by Lloyd’s List as one of the 100 most influential people in global shipping due to his public coverage of container shipping developments. Lars is also partner in LinerGame which is a training tool for container shipping using container vessels made of Lego bricks to simulate market dynamics
Sarah Jilbert,
Director Of Sustainability,
DHL Supply Chain
Sarah Jilbert is Director of Sustainability at DHL Supply Chain in North America, where she works closely with teams across DHL and customers to drive decarbonization. Her team focuses on carbon accounting, the transition to alternative fuel technologies and environmental regulations and incentives
Oana Jinga,
CCO & Co-Founder,
Dexory
Oana is CCO and Co-founder of Dexory, a highly innovative service robotics and AI company based in central London. With a background in leading strategic partnerships at Google and developing innovative products at Telefonica, Oana’s career touched on various areas of the tech world, having found a sweet spot in designing, developing and bringing robots to the logistics industry to drive significant business value across all warehouse processes. She is very passionate about educating the world on the benefits and ethics of robotics as well as the importance of building unbiased AI.
Eric Johnson,
Senior Editor, Technology,
JOC.com
Eric Johnson is the JOC's Senior Editor, Technology, where he leads coverage and analysis of technology’s impact on global logistics and trade. Johnson regularly reports on how shippers, carriers across all modes, and logistics companies use software, as well as new concepts impacting core freight transportation processes like procurement, execution, visibility, and payment. Johnson is a regular presenter and moderator at industry events and webinars. Prior to joining the JOC in May 2018, Johnson spent 13 years with American Shipper in a variety of roles, most recently covering logistics technology and leading the production of a series of benchmark studies on the logistics industry. Johnson has a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s in international business from the University of Leeds, UK. He has lived and worked in Southern California, the UK, and India, and now resides in the Washington, D.C., area.
Susan Johnson,
EVP & GM, Wireline Transformation & Supply Chain,
AT&T
Ms. Johnson is leading the transformation of the $10B legacy wireline business with an optimization strategy to migrate legacy customers to fiber and wireless and reduce customer care and network costs to improve profitability for this declining business. She and her team are developing the transformation strategy including defining the customer retention and upgrade offers, development of migration products,
management of regulatory filings and achievement of cost reduction targets through network
decommissioning and copper monetization. Susan is also responsible for corporate-wide cost transformation including prioritization of AI investments, benchmarking and achievement of external expense reduction and cash flow targets. Ms. Johnson also oversees Supply Chain functions supporting Consumer, Business and Technology & Operations at AT&T. Her team manages strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier diversity, sustainability, and supply chain logistics. Jointly, her organization is responsible
for a spend portfolio of $60B that covers all of AT&T’s technology, network and goods & services globally. Under her leadership, AT&T’s supply chain was identified as being among 8 companies best prepared to deal with the current global supply chain issues.
Over her 25-year tenure with AT&T and its predecessor companies, Susan has held a variety of leadership positions. She started in Corporate
Development and served as the head of AT&T’s Corporate Strategy group and Senior Vice President of Business Development, responsible for developing new revenue opportunities through the application of emerging technologies. She also served as the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations where she was the primary contact with the investment community on behalf of AT&T including Wall Street research analysts and
institutional investors. Before joining AT&T, Susan was an investment banker at Smith Barney, Inc. in the San Francisco Technology Group, where she provided a range of
financial advisory services to communications and technology clients. She directed several growth companies through initial public offerings and served as an advisor on merger and acquisition transactions. Prior to business school, she also worked in Smith Barney’s New York office as an analyst in the Leveraged Buy Out / High Yield Debt area.
Susan has garnered industry accolades for her innovative leadership. In 2024 she ranked sixth on Supply Chain Digital & Procurement’s list of Supply Chain’s Top 100 Female Leaders and in 2021, she ranked sixth overall. In 2019, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) recognized Susan with its Distinguished Service Award and in 2017, she received the Dallas Business Journal’s top Women in Business Award. Susan holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Northwestern University. Susan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and raised on the East Coast. Susan lives in Dallas and is an active runner and cyclist.
Daniel Johnson,
CEO,
The Dane Technologies
Dane Technologies Founder and CEO Dan Johnson is an innovative problem solver with a proven track record of launching and growing successful companies. His expertise in raising capital and managing teams to profitability stems from his strong background in finance and executive leadership. Dan has distinguished himself in technology innovation, inventing multiple hardware and software solutions with patents issued and pending in asset management, emissions management, energy management, and power assist systems.
Gary Johnson,
Head Of Safety And Compliance Strategy,
Motive
Gary Johnson has more than three decades of experience in the transportation industry, with an emphasis on occupational safety and health, human resources, and employee management. Gary has held safety leadership and compliance roles at organizations such as Ryder Systems Inc., FedEx, Transport Corporation of America, Lakeville Motor Express, and Anderson Trucking Service. Gary has spent the past nine years leveraging his industry experience by providing technology consulting and innovative program solutions to fit the risk and needs of clients across all transportation segments. In January 2023, Gary joined Motive as the Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy where he works with Motive’s clients to structure enterprise risk management programs and develop alternative risk solutions to benefit the industry. His thought leadership is utilized across all internal departments of Motive while supporting a vast network of segment professionals throughout the transportation industry. Gary is a Certified Director of Safety (CDS), awarded by the North American Transportation Management Institute, and holds numerous accreditations in Occupational Safety and Health. He has presented at several state and industry events, government forums, and conventions hosted by the American Trucking Association, the Truckload Carriers Association, the American Society of Safety Professionals, and countless other organizations.
Robert Johnson,
EVP, Go To Market,
ReturnPro (formerly goTRG)
Robert Johnson is the Executive Vice President at ReturnPro (formerly goTRG), where he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, overseeing key operations, and ensuring the company delivers exceptional value in the reverse logistics and ReCommerce industries. Robert is known for his ability to achieve top performance by focusing on team metrics and employee development. As a motivational leader, he inspires others by building strong relationships and leading by example. His expertise in sales and customer success strategies has been instrumental in driving ReturnPro’s success. Before joining ReturnPro in March 2024, Robert served as SVP of Customer Success at Cart.com, where he was instrumental in scaling the company’s business development and supporting its rapid growth. His contributions were key to establishing Cart.com’s reputation in the industry. In addition to his corporate roles, Robert has also worked as a consultant, advising companies on supply chain optimization, operational efficiency, and business strategy. His deep expertise in logistics and strategic thinking has made him a valuable asset to the organizations he has supported. Since joining ReturnPro, Robert has been a driving force behind the company’s operational excellence and strategic growth, particularly around ReturnPro. His focus on innovation, efficiency, and client satisfaction continues to propel ReturnPro’s success and maintain its position as a trusted partner for clients.
DeNorris Johnson,
Customer Solutions Consultant,
ORTEC Americas
DeNorris Johnson specializes in carton, pallet, and load optimization. He brings more than 15 years of implementation experience within our SAP embedded O4S solutions. He has implemented the load optimization solutions for many large manufacturing companies with global footprints in over 40 countries.
Samantha Jones,
Owner,
Samantha Jones Consulting
Samantha Jones is a tenured transportation professional and a recognized industry voice. She is the owner of Samantha Jones Consulting, a sales and brand strategy consulting company that partners with companies in the logistics space to help them grow their sustainable revenue acquisition models. Samantha is also the Host of the popular industry podcast Meet Me For Coffee, as well as the author of the Monthly Truckload Market Update newsletter. Samantha is well known for providing valuable market insights and resources to her network of supply chain professionals, taking the stage at many industry events, guest appearing on other great podcasts, and fostering a strong network of like minded individuals around her endeavors.
Erick Jones,
President,
ISCEA International Standards Board IISB
Dr. Erick C. Jones, Sr. is the President of the ISCEA International Standards Board IISB) and a member of the executive committee for over 15 years. He is also a business partner with Tompkins Ventures. As a former Dean of a College of Engineering, Senior Science Advisor the U.S. Department of State on America’s Supply Chains, and an Endowed Professor, he is committed to ventures that support AI, RFID and technologies and education that support a sustainable world through supply chains. He proudly represents his field of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering and is a Fellow of IISE and AAAS, and also a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Houston. His background is a balance between industry, government and academia at the strategic level. His insights on how the three areas can be invested in, managed, and aligned strategically to provide bottom line results to organizations through measurable outcomes.
Sara Jones,
Investor,
IQT
Sara A. Jones is a strategic leader, investor and advisor focused on the future of mobility and aerospace. Currently, Ms. Jones is an Investor at In-Q-Tel, a global investment platform that accelerates the introduction of groundbreaking technologies to enhance the security and prosperity of the U.S. and its allies. Formerly, she was Head of Aerospace Investing for Honeywell Ventures, and SVP at New Vista Capital, an investment firm focused on emerging technologies in Aerospace and Defense. Prior, her 15+ year career in corporate strategy, innovation, and management consulting included driving key innovation initiatives at Boeing as Innovation Director, Digital & Emerging Aviation at Boeing HorizonX and leading the development of Boeing Commercial Airplane's 2050 Vision. As a management consultant, she also created high ROI-generating business and customer strategies for Fortune 100 companies, including Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Nordstrom. When not focused on the future of mobility and aerospace, she participates in the Arts and serves as VP, Board of Trustees of the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Maria Jose Gonzalez,
Director Of Customer Experience & Supply Chain,
RappiCard
Industrial engineer with more than 9 years of international experience in Fintech, mass market and pharmaceuticals, with end-to-end experience in supply chain and Customer Experience. Passionate about creating and executing solutions that optimize customer experience and contribute to the sustainable success of the organization. Expert in data-driven decision making, with a strategic and growth mindset, leading and developing regional, large and high-performance teams. Currently, Director of Customer Experience and Supply Chain at RappiCard, a financial services company, created from the Delivery Rappi platform with Partner Banorte, where she leads the strategy, innovation, execution and operation of the customer experience at RappiCard (Mexican Fintech) and physical card logistics. In addition, in Supply Chain, she is in charge of the strategy, innovation, execution and operation of the physical card supply chain, i.e. Demand and supply planning (Fill Rate, Stocks, Forecast Accuracy), Networking planning (Distribution centers), Last mile delivery.
Ryan Joyce is the CEO of Genlogs, the freight intelligence platform that applies AI to a nationwide network of sensors, commercial, and open-source datasets to track commercial truck patterns. Genlogs unlocks dark carrier capacity, combats fraud/theft, and unveils coast-to-coast freight lanes. Ryan previously spent over 15 years in the US Intelligence Community conducting counter-terrorism operations throughout the Middle East. He likes to joke that he used to track terrorists, but now he tracks trucks.
Anthony Jules,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Robust.ai
Anthony Jules is a trailblazing entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, renowned for his role as the co-founder and CEO of Robust.AI. Armed with a deep-seated passion for artificial intelligence and robotics, he spearheads the company's mission to develop robust and adaptable AI systems. With a rich background in computer science and a keen eye for innovation, Jules is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of intelligent automation. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have positioned Robust.AI at the forefront of the industry, poised to revolutionize how AI interacts with and enhances our world.
Andre Kaeber,
CEO & Founder,
ANDKAEBER
André brings over 25 years of industry experience across a diverse range of sectors,
including Automotive, Chemical, Retail, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), Ports,
Food, Mechanical Engineering, FMCG, and E-Commerce. His track record reflects a
unique combination of deep industry expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and
technological innovation.
Marc Kalmes,
SVP Global Supply Chain,
ChampionX
Marc Kalmes is Senior Vice President, Chemical Technologies Global Supply Chain and Corporate Category Management. Marc was previously vice president of our Eastern Hemisphere Supply Chain organization for Chemical Technologies, which included regional structures in Europe, MENA/SSA, Russia/CIS, and Asia Pacific. He has nearly 30 years of experience leading and transforming supply chain operations. Prior to ChampionX, he led the EMEA Supply Chain for specialty chemical producer Axalta Coating Systems. He also held a variety of progressive Supply Chain leadership roles at Syngenta, a leading agricultural science and technology company. Marc has an MBA from ESSEC & Mannheim Business Schools and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Conservatoire National des Arts & Métiers
Ellen Kapiloff,
VP, NORCAM Operations,
Lacoste
Ellen Kapiloffis a seasoned Supply Chain Executive with over 18 years of
experience in International and Domestic Transportation, 3PL Management, Implementation, Organizational Transformation, and Direct to Consumer and Procurement. She has worked for top importers such as Ralph Lauren and Nike. as well as start ups like Peloton. She joined Lacoste as Vice President of Operations for NORCAM (US/CAN/MEXICO) in June 2022. Ellen started on the freight forwarder’s side working as a Business Analyst and being put on a rotational program from the warehouse to global account management. She learned the business from the ground up! Originally from outside of Boston, Ellen has spent time all around the US and Canada. She graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, earning her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Legal Studies. New York City is where she now calls home along with her six-year old Golden Retriever, Leni. You can find Ellen at an airport in the Delta Lounge, or with one of her fellow Chiefs (a female executive networking group), or at Central Park with Leni
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.
Mark Keller,
CTO & Co-Founder,
Tendrel
Mark served in the Army Medical Corps during the Gulf War before diving into workforce management at Baker & McKenzie, marketplaces at TicketsNow, and building robotic warehouses at Brightstar. During his decade with Amazon, he led the launch of the first Kiva robot-powered warehouses, built Prime Now’s 1-hour delivery system, and oversaw gig-labor as GM of Mechanical Turk. After Amazon, he applied his expertise to AppHarvest, focusing on blue collar labor efficiency and planting the seeds for Tendrel.
Now at Tendrel, he’s bringing it all together to build a data platform that optimizes frontline workforces & workflows, tying together people, machines, product, and process
Patrick Kelley,
Executive Vice President,
OSM Worldwide
Patrick Kelley, executive vice president and co-founder of OSM Worldwide, leads the company in product development and price modeling. Patrick stays abreast of market trends affecting the shipping and transportation industry and works closely with partners to decode regulations and negotiate the best possible experience for customers
David Kelly,
EVP, Global Professional Services,
Kinaxis
David Kelly is a tenured senior executive at Kinaxis, responsible for the Global Professional Services business. During his ten years at Kinaxis, he expanded the team from 70 North American resources to over 600 globally. He partners with customers to transform supply chains and drive business value. David started his career in Management Consulting with Cambridge Technology Partners and has held multiple leadership roles in Professional Services organizations. Prior to joining Kinaxis in 2014, David was with IBM in a services leadership role.
Maggie Kenefake,
Founding Partner,
Iron Prairie Ventures
A Kauffman Fellow who’s spent 20+ years in entrepreneurship and venture. Maggie has a passion for activating ecosystems and catalyzing capital. As the founding partner of Iron Prairie Ventures, she supports the innovators modernizing the industries that are fundamental to maintaining the world we live in and essential to our national security and global competitiveness. Maggie’s deep and diverse background intersects at the crossroads of entrepreneurship and venture. She previously built and co-built funds for Portfolia, served as the managing director for ECJC’s Foundation Innovation Fund and invested in B2B enterprise tech during her time at Royal Street Ventures. She’s also helped women entrepreneurs and underestimated founders access support, experiential learning and capital through her roles at the Kauffman Foundation and University Venture Fund Crossroads. Maggie combines these experiences and her breadth of knowledge to identify industrial tech pioneers disrupting markets and elevating competition on a global scale. Maggie is a board member of University Venture Fund Crossroads and holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and an MBA from the University of Missouri.
Majd Kharfan,
Director, Head Of Operations Intelligence,
Essor
Majd Kharfan is the Head of Operations Intelligence at Essor, a digitally native CPG platform focused on acquiring and scaling eCommerce brands. In this role, Majd leads forecasting, supply planning, and operations data science, driving transformation through advanced analytics and machine learning. Before Essor’s formation, Majd led Heyday's SIOP process, where he developed in-house planning and data-driven capabilities that automated decision-making in demand and supply planning, allocation, replenishment, and shipping. Under his leadership, forecast accuracy improved from 50% to 80%, contributing to greater agility and cost efficiencies across the supply chain. Prior to his time at Heyday, Majd spent six years at Converse, where he held pivotal roles in operations and retail, spearheading digital transformation initiatives and championing AI in demand planning and retail analytics. With over 15 years of experience, Majd has navigated a wide range of operational functions, from contract manufacturing to procurement and logistics. His career spans multiple countries in the Middle East before relocating to the U.S., adding a global perspective to his expertise. Majd holds a Master’s in Supply Chain Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Bachelor of Economics from Damascus University.
Rishma Khimji,
CTO,
Harry Reid Airport
Rishma M. Khimji joined the Clark County Department of Aviation in 2022 as the department’s first Chief Information Technology Officer. She brings more than two decades worth of information technology experience, including more than a decade in the public sector. In this role, she oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of all information
technology for Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and its four sister general aviation airports. Her portfolio will also include strategy and innovation development. Most recently having served as the Chief Information Officer for the San Francisco Police Department, Khimji also brings to CCDOA her leadership and technology experience with the Albuquerque Police Department as well as the City of Reno. Throughout her career, she has implemented many high-profile projects to enhance municipal services, resources, and accountability. Khimji is a two-time graduate of the University of New Mexico, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Economics, as well as a master’s degree in Economics.
Mitch Kinney,
Director Of Global Transportation,
Unilever Prestige
Mitch Kinney is Director Global Transportation at Paula’s Choice Skincare a division of Unilever Prestige, where he leads strategic development of B2B and D2C global transportation network. He’s previously held leadership roles at SanMar and Walgreens, where they managed large-scale logistics operations.
Andrew Kirkland,
Vice President Of Operations And General Manager,
Dragonberry Produce, Inc
Andrew Kirkland is the Vice President and General Manager at Dragonberry Produce, where he leads the company’s operational and strategic initiatives with a focus on achieving consistent growth, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality standards across all areas, including distribution operations, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and customer service. In this capacity, Andrew drives operational excellence and spearheads strategic initiatives to meet and exceed Dragonberry’s performance goals. Previously, Andrew held several senior leadership roles at Swire Coca-Cola, where he made significant impacts on both the operational and sales fronts. As Director of Warehouse Operations, he led a team of over 200 professionals and was responsible for large-scale management of warehouse, inventory, and transportation functions. Under his leadership, Swire Coca-Cola achieved marked improvements in operational efficiency, safety, and profitability, bolstering the company’s position in a competitive market. In addition, Andrew has a robust background in sales management from his time as Sales Manager for Large Store Operations at Swire Coca-Cola, where he oversaw key accounts such as Walmart, Safeway, and Target across Oregon and Washington. In this role, he demonstrated a strong strategic focus on client relationships and sales growth, aligning Swire Coca-Cola’s capabilities with customer needs to drive revenue, enhance client satisfaction, and build long-term partnerships. Andrew holds an MBA from Willamette University and a Bachelor of Science from Portland State University.
Lee Klaskow,
Senior Analyst - Transportation And Logistics,
Bloomberg Intelligence
Lee A. Klaskow is a senior global transportation & logistics analyst and sector head for Bloomberg Intelligence, a division of Bloomberg LP. Lee has been analyzing the freight markets for decision makers since 2006. His current coverage spans global marine shipping, air freight and logistics sectors as well as the North American trucking and railroad industries. In addition to his industry work, Lee provides coverage on 21 freight transportation and logistics companies. He is focused on providing differentiated
research through channel checks and collaborating with colleagues in adjacent industries. Lee is the host and founder of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Talking Transports podcast, which features forwarding thinking conversations with executives, analysts, regulators and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between. He is an articulate public speaker and frequent contributor on Bloomberg television and radio as well as other media outlets. He also speaks at industry conferences as well as company and academic events. Prior to joining Bloomberg, he was a senior analyst at Longbow Research and Prudential Equity
Group, where he covered freight transportation and logistics companies. Lee was ranked four stars by StarMine for EPS accuracy and recommendation performance prior to joining Bloomberg. He has also worked at Prudential Equity Group as an industrial associate prior to being promoted to senior analyst. He helped originate and execute global equity transactions for both ABN Amro Rothschild and J.P. Morgan. Lee began his career at McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei analyzing and reporting on the primary equity markets. In addition to his role as an analyst, Lee is Bloomberg Intelligence’s team leader focused on analyst franchise building. Previously managed groups across a broad coverage universe including transports, consumer, basic materials, health care and financials. He earned his bachelor of science degree in finance and management from Ithaca College, and his master’s in business from Fordham University.
David Klein,
Head Of WEX Venture Capital,
WEX
David leads WEX Venture Capital, the VC arm of WEX that invests in Series A-B startups in the mobility and energy sectors. Prior to joining WEX, David founded Parade, a startup backed by Y Combinator that served over 5,000 startups. He spent four years as a Product Manager at General Assembly, where he built a new business unit that led to the company’s acquisition in 2018, and also helped Strava overhaul it’s freemium model in 2019 to triple revenue and reach a $1.5B valuation the following year. He began his career in consulting before transitioning into tech while working at the startup accelerator Techstars. During that time he also led the New York City chapter of House of Genius, a volunteer organization that helps entrepreneurs solve business challenges. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an economics degree from Washington University in St. Louis
Justus Klüver-Schlotfeldt,
CEO,
NeX e-Commerce Hub
Justus Klüver-Schlotfeldt began his professional career with training in sales at
Karstadt Warenhaus AG. Various jobs in Scandinavia and in the customs area
finally led him to international logistics with the Charles Kendall Group in 2012. More recently, Justus was by the headhunted to join as CEO of NeX Limited to
launch the Nex Network. This is a strategic partnership that brings together a
collective of industry-leading logistics providers committed to delivering
flawless omni-channel fulfilment operations, cross-border transportation,
distribution, return logistics, and end-to-end e-supply chain management,” said
an official release from NeX. Here he gained extensive experience in the field of international business development. At his last employer, the CGATE Group, Justus Klüver-Schlotfeldt was also active in international business development and overseas network management. In 2019 he also became co-founder of the FBA (Fulfilment by
Amazon) platform ship2prime. In 2021, Justus joined DIVIS where his main focus was to develop and execute the company ́s international growth, while leading a team of European sales professionals and helping them to achieve their targets and goals. As a board member, I was part of developing the company ́s new strategy which has been
done by choosing the "" playing to win method"". The network includes highly specialised supply chain logistics experts including express couriers, postal brokers/operators, linehaul consolidators, first & last mile operators, gateway customs brokers, return/reverse logisticians, resellers/wholesalers, e-fulfillment providers, e-commerce marketplaces, 3PLs & distribution providers, tech and solution providers, consultants, carriers, e-tailers, and shippers. Mr. Klüver-Schlotfeldt is available for the following industry bookings, panel discussions, Keynote Speaking sessions, and Consulting at events, webinars, and brand workshops.
Kirk Knauff,
CEO & President,
Kaleris
Kirk Knauff is the President and CEO of Kaleris, having shaped the company since its inception in 2020 by integrating six supply chain software companies into a unified, values-driven, and rapidly growing enterprise. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain software, Kirk understands the deep-rooted challenges around mission critical operational execution, disconnected technology solutions, and visibility into the supply chain. Kirk and the Kaleris leadership team are committed to delivering software solutions that address these dynamic challenges. Under his leadership, Kaleris now serves over 500 individual customers in 80 countries and has more than 900 team members worldwide aligned around their core tenet - Every Move Matters. Before Kaleris, Kirk was an Operating Advisor at the SW focused Private Equity firm, Accel-KKR and held multiple Senior Executive roles in supply chain execution software. He has successfully led four exits and driven 15 acquisitions in the industry. Kirk lives in Atlanta with his wife Jane, their four children, and celebrated 30 years of marriage in Jan 2025.
Steve Kochan,
HaulPay,
President
Steve is the Founder and President of HaulPay. HaulPay is a digital freight finance and payments platform. It solves the biggest credit and payment challenges in transportation. Steve started his career as an account executive at CH Robinson. Steve also founded ComFreight, one of the first digital freight-matching marketplaces to build organic growth. He has advised many freight startups, consulted many shippers and brokers, and has worked as a digital project manager in the home building space. Steve's first business was in college tuning racing engines. He studied international politics and economics and is an enthusiast of music, cars, and martial arts.
Dustin Koehl,
COO,
Covenant Logistics
Koehl became Chief Operating Officer at Covenant Logistics in May 2024, bringing 17 years of experience in the logistics industry. He began his career at Total Transportation of Mississippi, where he led sales, customer service, pricing, and founded the dedicated division. From 2019 to 2022, he served as SVP of Sales and Operations at U.S. Xpress, driving a key sales transformation. Before Covenant, Koehl led commercialization at Waabi, an AI-driven self-driving truck tech company, overseeing business development, public affairs, and network design. He has advised industry startups, partnered with MIT Freight Lab, and served on boards like ATA, ATRI, and UGA TPS. In his community, he supports Faith Coop in Chattanooga. Koehl holds a finance degree from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from Lincoln Memorial University. He and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Charlotte and Davidson.
Sasha Koff,
Former SVP, Digital Supply Chain,
Dell Technologies
With over 25 years of diverse professional experience, Sasha Pailet Koff is a leading expert in supply change transformation, having worked across numerous industries including technology, consumer packaged goods, medical device, pharmaceutical and specialty chemical. As the Founder and President of So Help Me Understand LLC, she consults with C-suite executives on strategic supply chain transformation and digital best practices. Her clientele ranges from Fortune 50 companies to innovative venture capital-backed startups.
Before founding So Help Me Understand, Sasha was the Senior Vice President of Digital Supply Chain at Dell Technologies and Vice President of Supply Chain Technology at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, where she oversaw a broad spectrum of supply chain technology, AI/ML, Data and ERP activities. Sasha’s earlier experiences included strategic positions at Rohm and Haas, Accenture and as an Intern Volunteer with The White House.
Recognized for her strategic insight and leadership in business transformation, Sasha has been honored multiple times as one of the "Top 100 Women in Supply Chain" by Supply Chain Digital Magazine. She has co-authored case studies on digital transformation with Harvard and MIT and is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and a guest lecturer at top universities, including Columbia, MIT, The George Washington University, and Rochester Institute of Technology. Sasha also co-chairs the Digital Supply Chain Institute, a nonprofit focused on advancing digital supply chain practices. In this capacity, she steers the institute's research agenda and advises member organizations on implementing cutting-edge supply chain strategies. Beyond her professional achievements, Sasha is an active community leader, serving on various nonprofit boards, including Director of the Bruce J. Heim Foundation, Chair of the Jewish Federation Greater MetroWest Camp Scholarship Committee, and Co-Chair of GWU’s Engineering Alumni Association. Sasha holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The George Washington University, an MBA from Columbia University, and professional certifications including CPA, CGMA, PMP, and PROSCI Change Practitioner. Originally from New Orleans, she now resides in northern New Jersey with her family.
Bob Kolasky,
SVP Critical Infrastructure,
Exiger
Bob Kolasky is Senior Vice President of Critical Infrastructure at Exiger, where he directs the development of cutting-edge third party and supply chain risk management technology for the critical infrastructure community. Bob is a widely-recognized expert with over two decades of experience. He’s a Nonresident Scholar in the Carnegie Endowment’s International Peace’s Technology and International Affairs Program, a CSIS Senior Associate, and a Senior Fellow at Auburn University’s McCrary Institute. Bob also served the OECD’s High-Level Risk Forum Chair. He was the founding Director for CISA’s National Risk Management Center, where he co-chaired the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force. Throughout his career, he’s worked for government agencies and contractors, including DHS, GAO, Abrams Learning & Information Systems and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Krenar Komoni,
CEO & Founder,
Tive
Krenar Komoni is an entrepreneur that has developed breakthrough ideas in transportation,
logistics, wireless electronics, and data analytics for nearly a decade. As an innovator and
market leader, he has successfully developed and led cross-functional teams while enhancing
business performance in sales, finance, supply chain logistics, distribution, and manufacturing.
Most recently, Krenar founded the global supply chain visibility company, Tive,
headquartered in Boston, that provides a cloud-based platform and IoT sensors to capture
critical real-time data on shipments throughout the globe. Krenar embodies the leadership,
management, and vision necessary to deliver market innovation, drive growth, and unlock
hidden potential. Previously, Krenar worked at BitWave Semiconductor, developing the world’s
first software-defined radio (SDR), Eta Devices, an MIT-based startup developing highly efficient
cellular base stations, and has provided consulting services for various Fortune 500 companies
on chip and system-level wireless design.
Chris Koperek,
Director, Global Distribution,
Paula's Choice
As the Director of Global Fulfillment at Paula’s Choice, Chris Koperek leads a network of distribution centers fulfilling from four continents to six of the seven. We haven’t been asked to deliver to Antarctica yet, but we would love the opportunity to get it done! Paula’s Choice is a unique brand with a strong consumer response globally. We are a DTC first brand with growing Marketplace and Wholesale channels. We tailor our fulfillment strategy to each market and channel to ensure we’re building the network to exceed customer expectations while balancing cost, efficency, and footprint+ for today and years to come. Building on degrees in Business Administration and Project Management, Chris started his supply chain journey in medical device warehousing, inventory control, and fulfillment roles. He then spent the better part of a decade building and scaling all areas of the supply chain function of a fast-growing footwear brand as their Supply Chain Director. This experience gave him deep expertise in balancing the complexities of multi-channel and node fulfillment to hundreds of B2B wholesale partners, as well as developing capabilities to ship direct-to-consumer, marketplace, dropship DTC, and warehouse club programs. Not only has Chris worked within operational roles, he has also overseen multiple technology systems implementations and upgrades for WMS, ERP, EDI, and BI systems, and currently acts as an automation and fulfillment technology lead at Paula’s Choice.
Hendrik Kramer,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Fernride
Hendrik Kramer is the Co-Founder and CEO of FERNRIDE, that offers a scalable solution for autonomous, electric trucking. He co-founded FERNRIDE in 2019 with Dr. Maximilian Fisser and Jean-Michael Georg in Munich. Before launching FERNRIDE, he specialized in Entrepreneurship and Autonomous Driving in his Master's program at TU Munich and Stanford University. He started his first company already at the age of 16 and scaled it to a successful international business. In 2024 he was featured at the top of the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list for Manufacturing & Industry.
Mike Kreider,
CIO, North America,
DHL Supply Chain
Mike Kreider is Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DHL Supply Chain in North America. As CIO, he is responsible for the growth of DHL’s market-leading accelerated digitalization agenda and overseeing the implementation of innovative technologies. Mike previously served as CIO Global Service Logistics, eCommerce and Warehousing Domain for 3 years.
Jennifer Krueger,
Vice President, Demand & Supply Planning,
Light & Wonder
As the Vice President, Demand and Supply Planning for Light & Wonder, Jennifer leads the global S&OP process and is responsible for all demand planning, supply planning, and inventory strategy for the and-based casino business. Before joining Light & Wonder, Jennifer served as the Senior Director, Sales and Operations Planning for Ulta Beauty, where she led a team responsible for the centralized, coordinated management of operational planning and merchandise flow. Prior to Ulta Beauty, Jennifer held various roles at DSC Logistics in the areas of Operations Excellence and Business Development supporting customers in the consumer packaged goods and retail industries. Jennifer also held several roles of increasing responsibility at Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. in the areas of Business Development, Project Management and Account Management. She worked with global customers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, and Mining industries to drive increased plant and equipment utilization. Additionally, Jennifer served over eight years in the United States Army as a Logistics Officer. She excelled in operations, planning, and leadership positions, culminating in an assignment as a Company Commander. She completed deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She also completed her Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Brannon Kuykendall,
Chief Information Officer,
Crane Worldwide Logistics
Prior to joining Crane Worldwide, Brannon served as Chief Information Officer in the oil and gas industry as well as Chief Technology Officer at ThoughtTrace, an artificial intelligence SaaS company. Brannon successfully led technology teams ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 enterprises and has a diverse experience in software development, cyber security, compliance, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and more. Building upon our established in-house system, Brannon drives forward our goal of solving the logistics challenges our clients are facing with increased data complexity in the supply chain. From pickup to delivery, and all milestones in between, C-View, our logistics portal, offers end-to-end supply chain visibility. Easily track and trace via the shipment tracker, proactively manage exceptions, and monitor on-time performance and spend over time.
Mark LaBrosse,
Owner And Managing Partner,
McClay’s Logistics
Mark draws on 22 years of expansive industry experience to solve complex freight challenges and create sustainable growth for McClay’s Logistics USA, its carrier partners, and customers. Launching his tech-driven 3PL in 2019, his systems approach and deep capacity for strategy and talent development powered the company’s rise—from two employees to a team of 29 and 18M in annual revenue—despite today’s low-volume market. Mark began his logistics career as a carrier sales manager with CH Robinson, and he rose rapidly in the industry. As VP of Sales for an international transportation and logistics company, he was a key driver of its success boosting employee growth by 300% and revenue growth by 1200% in just 4 years. Through his strategic career progression, Mark has developed a powerful approach to success and workplace satisfaction: Creating a people-first, purpose-driven culture and nurturing a growth mindset, he fosters team cohesion and, ultimately, enables high performance. Most recently, he partnered with Move for Hunger, and his 3PL now supports the nonprofit's mission to deliver surplus food to underserved communities. In 2000, Mark earned his degree in supply chain management from Michigan State University. Today, he’s married with three boys, and he seizes every opportunity to feed his passion for competition—from softball and cycling to rock climbing, coaching youth baseball, and more.
Nathalie Lallet,
Head Of Global Partnerships,
Uber Freight
Nathalie Lallet is Head of Global Partnerships at Uber Freight, where she leads and builds the company's thriving technology partner ecosystem to enable smarter, more efficient supply chains. In her role, Nathalie develops and executes strategic initiatives that expand Uber Freight’s reach and influence within logistics, forging innovative partnerships, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and leveraging AI to revolutionize freight operations. Her work delivers on Uber Freight’s commitment to power intelligent logistics and transform the industry. Prior to joining Uber Freight, Nathalie spent 13 years at Google driving innovation in the digital advertising space. She lives in San Francisco with her three children and enjoys staying active outside of work.
Fred Laluyaux,
CEO,
Aera Technology
Fred Laluyaux is the CEO of Aera Technology, the Decision Intelligence company transforming enterprises with AI for decision automation. Through its Aera Decision Cloud™ — the first patented cloud platform that digitizes and automates business decision making in real time and at scale using AI and machine learning — the company is disrupting enterprise decision making. Fred is an entrepreneur at heart and Silicon Valley veteran, bringing an impressive track record building successful startups and driving technology innovation. Prior to launching Aera Technology, Fred was the CEO of Anaplan, which he grew to a billion+ valuation. He also held several executive positions at SAP, Business Objects, and ALG Software. As a thought leader on the future of work and Decision Intelligence, Fred frequently shares his vision with influencers through podcasts and speaking engagements at prominent industry conferences. His views have also been published in business and trade publications. A technology and startup advisor, Fred is also an investor and active Board Member of several startups in the U.S. and Europe.
Joe Lamendola,
Sr. Dir. Integrated Supply Chain Process & Analytics Optimization,
GAF
Joe Lamendola is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) with over twenty years of supply chain management and leadership experience spanning across a wide variety of industries that includes transportation, logistics, ecommerce, technology, and manufacturing. Currently, he is the Senior Director of Integrated Supply Chain Process & Analytics Optimization at GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing & waterproofing manufacturer in North America, where he is responsible for delivering insights, data products, and solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, accelerate digital transformation, and drive supply chain excellence. Joe has been with GAF since 2016. Prior to joining GAF, Joe spent 7 years at Wayfair, a leading online retailer, where he held a number of key leadership roles and was instrumental in building and scaling their logistics operation to support a multi-billion dollar business. He is a graduate of Sacred Heart University and holds additional certifications from Cornell University and Scrum Alliance. Joe currently lives in NJ with his wife and two sons.
Jodi Larson,
Vice President, Cloud Supply Chain Strategy And Transformation,
Microsoft
Jodi brings 30 years experience in supply chain and operations across many supply chain process domains including strategy, demand and supply planning, procurement, mechanical engineering, system development program management, and manufacturing operations. Jodi joined Microsoft in June 2020 to lead the Cloud Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation organization. The team’s mission is to enable a world class supply chain with best in class foundational capabilities and innovative solutions built on the power of Azure. Prior to joining Microsoft, Jodi worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). In her last role at HPE, she was the Vice President for the company wide Next Gen IT Transformation. In this role, she was the global leader for business transformation from Configuration and Quoting through to Delivery, Revenue Recognition and Services/Warranty support. Prior to this role, she served as Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy & Business Planning with responsibility for supply chain network and deployment strategy and the implementation of new business
models and global IT and system development programs. Jodi holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University and a Masters of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. She has been married 29 years to her husband Ken and they have two children, both in college. During her free time she loves gardening, running with the dog, and hiking.
Karina Leal Lara,
Supply Chain Transformation Manager,
Sigma Alimentos
Passionate about developing capabilities through technology, process optimization and a culture focused on the development of people and the environment. She has worked at Sigma for 25 years in different areas and today she is responsible for the Supply Chain Transformation area; promoting the use of technology to be more efficient in each link of the chain. She created the Logistics School for the development of collaborators in a holistic way. Responsible for sustainable Logistics initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint. Graduated in Computer Systems from ITESM, MBA, Certified as an Executive Coach, Processes and Change Management.
Stephen Levine,
Executive Managing Director,
Newmark
Stephen Levine is a principal in Newmark’s occupier-side North American industrial practice group called the Industrial Advisory Group (“IAG”) based in the firm’s Miami, FL office. Stephen and his partners focus on the representation of occupiers or end-users of industrial, distribution and manufacturing space with a particular expertise advising clients within the food and beverage distribution and multi-temperature (or cold storage) verticals Across North America. The IAG employs a unique blend of advisory, consultative and traditional real estate brokerage perspectives to create, execute and implement long-term strategic and network optimization plans with and for clients to help align their real estate footprint with their respective business and financial objectives. IAG’s approach typically seeks the input and collective wisdom from all internal client groups including finance, operations, supply chain & logistics, transportation, legal and real estate. Stephen’s >30 years of experience and legal background enabled him to provide optimal solutions for publicly-traded and privately-held broadline and/or specialty food distributors, public refrigerated warehousers, 3PL operators, institutional real estate investor funds, private equity investors as well as all types of dry, ambient industrial occupiers/users.
Ilya Levtov,
CEO & Founder,
Craft
Ilya started his career in corporate finance with Goldman Sachs. He then held business development roles at two venture-backed technology companies, Spot Runner and Crunchyroll, and served as a Vice President with venture capital fund Venrock, before founding Craft in 2015. He holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BA from Columbia University, with joint studies at the Juilliard School studying Cello.
Rachel Levy,
COO,
Brooklinen
Rachel Levy joined Brooklinen™ in November 2021 as the first Chief Operating Officer and first outside executive hire to bring the next level of leadership and operating principles to the company. With more than 25 years of Global Supply Chain experience, Rachel has built her expertise and institutional knowledge in consumer products with a focus in the home category for 20 years along with experience in consumer electronics. Prior to joining Brooklinen™, Rachel was the Chief Operating Officer at the music brand, Victrola where she was focused on the global supply chain delivering profitable growth and launching new products on-time into the US, LATAM and European markets. Rachel spent her formative years at Sleep Innovations and Innocor when it was a startup and also instrumental in growing the business from $34MM to $1B in annual revenues while leading the growth in various leadership roles along with building out the manufacturing operations in the US to fuel the growth into global consumer markets with large retailers. In 2014, Rachel earned her Executive MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. Her Lean Six Sigma certification from Villanova University and bachelor's degree in Materials & Logistics Management, Purchasing & Operations and Logistics & Transportation from Michigan State University led her to start her career at Deloitte & Touché Consulting Group with a focus with Fortune 500 Manufacturing and Distribution Companies in the area of Supply Chain Management. She is passionate about traveling the world and spending quality time with her husband and two teenage sons in New Jersey and Florida.
Brian Li,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Revenue Vessel
Brian is the CEO and Co-Founder of Revenue Vessel. Revenue Vessel is the premier tool for logistics sales, uniting comprehensive trade intelligence with detailed contact information for each shipper and in-depth firmographic information. Revenue Vessel’s platform spans ocean, air, and cross-border shipments across every industry. Brian spent six years at Flexport, beginning with moving shipments before moving into growth, sales and culminating with leading demand generation for Flexport North America. Brian was primarily responsible for orchestrating Flexport's outbound sales motion, which contributed to much of their revenue. Brian holds a B.A. in Economics and Applied Mathematics from Dartmouth College
Alexa Liautaud,
Partner,
General Catalyst
Alexa Liautaud is a partner at General Catalyst, a venture capital firm that partners with founders from seed through growth stages and beyond to build companies that withstand the test of time. At GC, Alexa invests in enterprise and consumer companies, with a particular focus on founders solving society’s most pressing problems. She focuses on GC’s Global Resilience thesis to modernize critical sectors, from national security to media, to modern manufacturing and logistics. She is based in New York.
Prior to joining GC, Alexa was a journalist reporting on complex and investigative topics at NBC News. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Vice. As a journalist and investor alike, Alexa reflects the importance of perceiving the present with unclouded clarity, navigating disparate sources to discern opportunity, and building authentic empathy with founders from all over the world. Alexa is actively involved with the following GC companies: Helsing, Senra Systems, Magma, Evvy, and several unannounced.
Alexa graduated from Stanford University with a BA (hons) in History and Minor in Middle Eastern Languages. She wrote her honors thesis on the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and conducted research for Col. Joe Felter at Stanford’s CISAC. She received a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia Journalism School and an MBA from Stanford University.
Harris Ligon,
CEO,
Telegraph
Harris Ligon is the co-founder and CEO of Telegraph. Prior to launching Telegraph, he spent nearly 15 years in surface transportation at Uber Freight, Norfolk Southern, and BNSF Railway. During this time, he led teams in operations, strategy, business development, and product development. Harris holds a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, and a MBA from The College of William & Mary.
Shica Little,
Founder,
Dr Shica’s Bakery
Before she became the CEO and founder of Dr. Shica’s Bakery, she built a distinguished career as a college professor. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she was laid off from her corporate job in education services and she knew that was her cue. Dr. Shica leaned into her long time passion for baking and turned her hobby into a full-time job. From the time Dr. Shica got her first Easy-Bake Oven, she knew that she loved to bake. Growing up in South Carolina, she baked with her grandma and learned that the best desserts come from using the best ingredients. When Dr. Shica founded her bakery, she committed to using only high-quality ingredients to create her gourmet desserts. Due to the growing demand for plant-based treats as well as traditional desserts, she knew she needed to expand her baked goods to include mouth-watering delicious options for everyone to enjoy.
Gathering praise from renowned chefs, producers, and on-air personalities, Dr. Shica and her baked goods have been featured several times on QVC Network, KTLA, ABC, Good Morning America and other media outlets. Dr. Shica’s baked goods are available for nationwide shipping at drshicasbakery.com, Walmart.com, and in-store at T.J. Maxx, Homegoods and Marshalls throughout the US and Canada and other independent retailers.
Charles Liu,
Chief Operating Officer,
Away
Charles Liu brings more than 20 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management and corporate operations across the retail and consumer products industry. Since October 2021, Mr. Liu has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Away where he is responsible for the end-to-end operation and supply chain functions, including global sourcing, manufacturing, product development, quality control, logistics, transportation, inventory management, allocation, customer service, along with digital, information technology and company ERP implementation. Prior to joining Away, Mr. Liu served as Chief Operating Officer for Casper from Feb 2021 to Sep 2021 and from April 2018 to Feb 2021, as the Vice President of Supply Chain for Walmart eCommerce to deliver meaningful operating efficiencies across supplier relationships and negotiations, inventory, logistics, and customer promise. Before Walmart, he had leadership positions with Shopko, Walgreens, and Ahold Delhaize. Charles received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Wuhan University in China, a MBA and Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee.
Justin Liu,
US Country Manager,
Alibaba.com
Over the past decade worked with some of the leading platforms to meet business and consumer sourcing and purchasing needs. Has extensive experience in both cross-border B2C and B2B businesses, with a strong understanding of the US domestic e-commerce market. Passionate about assisting US buyers navigate global procurement, developing global sourcing strategies to enhance their efficiency and profitability
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.
Agustin Lopez Diaz,
SVP Of GSC North America,
Schneider Electric
A multicultural leader raised in Mexico, Agustin Lopez Diaz has worked and lived in six
countries and led teams across several continents, representing over 100 nationalities.
He is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain (GSC) in
North America, where he is spearheading the end-to-end transformation and creating
an Impact Supply Chain for our planet and customers through our people and
performance. With more than 20 years of progressive experience in P&L and functional management in C-level positions, Agustin is passionate about creating value for customers, teams, and the planet. He has devoted his career to improving safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and sustainability, driving performance enhancements and establishing thought leadership in these critical areas among various internal and external stakeholders. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and business administration from UPAEP, as well as a post-graduate degree in negotiation from Michigan State University, and a Management Diploma from the London Business School.
Bob Loycano,
Vice President, Supply Chain,
FDH Aero
Bob Loycano serves as Vice President, Supply Chain for FDH Aero. In his role, Bob is responsible for establishing the purchasing and planning strategies used by each of the FDH Aero businesses. He aggregates the collective’s purchasing synergies, enabling improved partnerships with suppliers. Prior to joining FDH Aero, Bob spent seven years as Executive Director of Supply Chain at Wesco. After his time at Wesco, Bob spent 10 years as Vice President of Procurement at KLX Aerospace – three years of which were spent with Boeing Distribution Services after its acquisition of KLX. During his tenure, Bob oversaw all global procurement, planning, sourcing and technical support. Bob’s experience extends well beyond aerospace distribution – starting his career as an engineer at General Electric Aircraft Engines. He then spent 18 years at Pratt & Whitney as a manufacturing & design engineer, and later as commodity manager. Bob graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Oxford University. He would go on to earn an MBA from the University of Connecticut.
Scott Luton,
CEO & Founder,
Supply Chain Now
As the founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now, you might say Scott Luton is the voice of supply chain – but he’s too much of a team player to ever claim such a title. One thing’s for sure: he’s a tried and true supply chain expert. With over 20 years of experience in the end-to-end supply chain, Scott’s insights have appeared in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and CNN. He has been named the 2024 #1 Global Thought Leader and Supply Chain Influencer by Thinkers360, a 2019 Supply Chain Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and more. A proud United States Air Force Veteran, Scott has also regularly led efforts to give back to his fellow veteran community since his departure from active duty in 2002.
Guilherme Luz,
CEO,
Mappers
Guilherme founded the Twig Logistics Network in 2013, establishing a unique network for freight forwarders. The network focuses on connecting freight forwarders while maintaining a limited number of members per country. Since its inception, Twig has expanded to encompass over 300 members across 90 countries. Guilherme has successfully organized 10 annual international meetings in four different countries, designed exclusively for CEOs of freight forwarding companies. These events have brought together more than 1,000 professionals from over 90 nations, facilitating over 16,000 one-on-one meetings, alongside various social activities and informative lectures. This creates an ideal environment for building partnerships and fostering networking opportunities. In 2015, Guilherme launched the first marketing agency dedicated to the logistics sector, offering specialized services and digital marketing insights. Remarkably, over 90% of the agency's clients are freight forwarders operating in more than 42 countries. In 2020, Guilherme also founded Parnity, a comprehensive platform for freight forwarder partnerships. Parnity digitizes all interaction points among freight forwarders and provides unique tools, including a marketplace and Partner Relationship Management system. Parnity now serves clients across all continents in over 60 countries.
Shay Lynn Dixon,
CEO,
SCALE Logistics
Shay Lynn Dixon is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience spanning from hands-on warehousing to top-tier executive leadership. Originally from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, PA, Shay proudly calls Georgia home. As the CEO and Co-Founder of SCALE Logistics, Shay leads a premier 3rd party logistics company specializing in transporting high-value cargo for the aerospace, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
Shay's expertise extends beyond the boardroom; she has been featured on various podcasts, radio shows, and media segments, sharing her insights into entrepreneurship and logistics. Shay channels her passion and entrepreneurial spirit to create pathways into Supply Chain and Logistics for others in underserved communities.
Patrick Macdonald-King,
CEO,
Greenlane Infrastructure
Patrick Macdonald-King is currently the CEO of Greenlane Infrastructure, LLC, a $675 million joint venture established by Daim