Harish Abbott

CEO & Co-Founder

Augment

"Harish Abbott is the Co-Founder and CEO of Augment, an AI-driven logistics platform transforming freight operations. In 2025, Augment secured $25 million in seed funding led by 8VC to develop its flagship product. Prior to launching Augment, Harish co-founded Deliverr, a fast-growing e-commerce fulfillment platform acquired by Shopify for $2.1 billion in 2022. His career includes pivotal roles at Amazon, where he contributed to building global fulfillment infrastructure. Harish holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business"

Omar Abuhashish

CEO & Co-Founder

Reform

Omar Abuhashish is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reform, an AI platform that automates the complex freight-forwarding, customs, and duty-drawback workflows driving global trade. He works with leading freight forwarders and customs brokers worldwide — conducting process reviews, documentation audits, and hands-on implementations. Holding degrees in Computer Science and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from New York University, Omar combines deep technical expertise gained at high-growth startups with a sharp understanding of trade operations. He is building a team of exceptional engineers and industry experts dedicated to blending cutting-edge AI with human expertise to streamline compliance, accelerate processing, and recover lost revenue across the supply chain.

Trevor Adey

General Partner & Founder

McVestCo

Trevor Adey, Founder and GP at McVestco VC. McVestco is owned by the McCaig Family Office, the owner of Trimac, one of the largest bulk trucking companies in the USA and Canada, with 5000 assets on the road. McVestco invests in early-stage technology companies that are transforming the stakeholder experience in the freight industry. We invest in alternative energy companies like Remora, autonomous companies like Waabi, and software stack companies like Loop, Vooma, and Goodship that enable efficient logistics workflows and improved cash flow.

Nitin Agarwal

Director - IT Supply Chain Solutions

McKesson

Nitin is a seasoned expert in supply chain technology and warehouse management, specializing in implementing advanced solutions such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), robotics implementation and integrating with AI/ML solutions. With over a decade of experience driving operational efficiency and integrating cutting-edge automation, Nitin has become a trusted leader in optimizing logistics and supply chain processes for global organizations. His deep technical knowledge, combined with a passion for innovation, has led to transformative results in inventory accuracy, cost reduction, and throughput improvement.

Annie Agle

VP Of Impact And Sustainability

Cotopaxi

Annie Agle is the Vice President of Sustainability and Impact for Cotopaxi, a Public Benefit Corporation founded to create Gear for Good®, sustainably designed gear that fuels both outdoor experiences and global change. She steers the brand’s actions around climate, giving, corporate social responsibility, and human rights. She works to democratically implement sustainable business strategies to drive the brand’s positive social and environmental returns. Annie also acts as the company's ESG controller, overseeing Cotopaxi's reporting and certifications, including the company's annual GRI report, B Corporation assessment, GHG measurements, and SBT reductions. In addition to these roles, Annie works closely with Cotopaxi's brand team to help inform public relations, communications, and storytelling around the company's sustainability and impact strategies. She represents the brand frequently at conferences and events. Annie has over a decade of experience impacting business strategy and leadership, working with numerous companies as an ESG consultant at Hanuman Capital and Development3. She believes that humility, collaboration, and transparency are the foundational principles of effective and holistic sustainability and works passionately to leverage her experience and network to serve the needs of wider society. Annie graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University and completed her Master of Science in Sustainability at the University of Cambridge in England.

Erez Agmoni

Partner

Interwoven Ventures

Dr. Erez Agmoni is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Interwoven VC, where he plays a key role in sourcing investment opportunities, guiding portfolio companies, and leveraging his extensive expertise in innovation and supply chain to drive value creation. His work involves collaborating with startups, providing strategic direction, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering partnerships across the venture ecosystem. Previously, he served as the Head of Innovation at Maersk, where he spearheaded the Maersk Innovation Center with its three pillars: Automation Innovation, Digital Innovation, and Product Innovation. In that role, he fostered ecosystems encompassing internal stakeholders, customers, academia, government entities, and venture capital partners. With over 25 years of extensive experience in supply chain management, freight forwarding, logistics, engineering, and digital innovation (AI, Machine Learning, Digital Twins, Computer Vision, and more), Erez excels in creating sophisticated solutions for comprehensive supply chain improvements. His academic background is as diverse and impressive as his professional journey. Erez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, a Master’s degree in Telecommunication Science, and a PhD in Organizational Development. His global career path has taken him from Israel to various parts of Asia and Latin America, and he is currently based in New Jersey, USA. Erez’s personal life is as fulfilling as his professional one. He is a family man, married with three children, and finds joy in traveling, hiking, and mountain biking. Additionally, Erez is a private pilot, further showcasing his passion for adventure and learning new skills. His love for experiencing new cultures is evident in his language skills; he is fluent in Hebrew, English, and Thai, and at a beginner level in Japanese.

Stuart Ahlum

COO & Co-Founder

SuperCircle

Stuart Ahlum is the Co-Founder & COO of SuperCircle, the full-stack textile waste management platform that has diverted over 5 million textiles from landfill while transforming textile waste into a profit driver for leading retail brands. SuperCircle captures apparel, footwear, and accessories everywhere they fall out of the supply chain and funnels them into their best next-life via resale, donation, or fiber-to-fiber recycling. Trusted by brands like Reformation, J.Crew, UNIQLO, and FIGS, SuperCircle drives circularity by powering both consumer-facing trade-in solutions and back-end infrastructure for excess inventory management. Stuart previously built and scaled the first circular footwear company, Thousand Fell, where he pioneered integrated reverse logistics and textile recycling systems—establishing the operational backbone for circularity in retail. His experience spans over a decade of building and leading apparel and technology start-ups, including supply chain development in China. He is the recipient of Princeton’s PEN entrepreneurship award, a graduate of Google’s Circular Economy & AI Accelerator, and a proud alumnus of Princeton University.

Cindy Allen

CEO & Founder

Tradeforce Multiplier

Jessica Allison

Director, Product Management

Carmax

Jessica is a Product Management leader driving supply chain transformation at CarMax. She leads product development teams across Logistics and Service Operations, implementing both SaaS and custom solutions that deliver multimillion dollar business outcomes. Jessica is passionate about exploring complex problems and building high-performing teams. Outside of work, she's with her husband, two kids, and Pepper the dog—usually traveling, reading, or listening to Taylor Swift.

Lina Alvarado

Director Supply Planning & Execution

Fortune Brands

Lina Alvarado Diaz is a seasoned leader with 20 years of expertise in supply chain and project management across the consumer goods and manufacturing sectors. Originally from Colombia, Lina’s success is defined by resilience, dedication to lifelong learning, and a strong work ethic. Her career spans Colombia, Panama, Spain, and the United States, where she has excelled in leading diverse teams and driving meaningful impact.

Enrique Alvarez

Managing Director

Vector Global Logistics

Enrique Alvarez believes everyone has a personal responsibility to change the world. He has consciously chosen a hardworking, relationship-minded, and proactive approach to do his part. Enrique is a Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics, which is dedicated to changing the world through supply chain operations. He is proud to attribute Vector’s success and growing social impact to its results-based culture, passionate teams, and its desire to develop real partnerships with clients. Before co-founding Vector, Enrique focused on re-imaging and optimizing operations, sales, and supply chain processes with the Boston Consulting Group. Prior to joining BCG, he led various sales, logistics, and supply chain functions for Grupo Vitro, a global glass manufacturer headquartered in Mexico. Enrique holds an MBA from The Wharton School of Business and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Monterrey Tech (Instituto Technólogico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey) in Mexico. Enrique’s passions are soccer and the ocean. He also enjoys traveling, getting to know new people, and spending time with his wife and two kids, Emma and Enrique. Additionally, Enrique sits on the board for Coaniquem, a non-profit that provides free and specialized treatment for children throughout Latin America who have suffered severe burns.

Alan Amling

Assistant Professor

UTK Global Supply Chain Institute

Dr. Alan Amling is a TED speaker, author of Organizational Velocity (2022), and a leading authority on supply chain transformation. Named a Top 50 Global Thought Leader on Digital Disruption (2022, 2025) and LinkedIn "Top Executive Management Voice; (2024), he brings 27 years of UPS leadership experience to his current roles as a Professor in the #1-ranked Master of Supply Chain program at the University of Tennessee and CEO of advisory firm Thrive and Advance, LLC. He serves on multiple supply chain and aerospace boards of advisors. At UPS, Alan served as VP of Corporate Strategy, where he revitalized the company's innovation and venture capital programs for the digital economy, and VP of Marketing for UPS Global Logistics & Distribution. His career began loading packages in college. Dr. Amling holds a Ph.D. from Kennesaw State University, an MBA from Indiana University, and a BA from Lewis & Clark College.

Deepak Anchala

CEO & Co-Founder

Adopt AI

Deepak Anchala is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader with a proven track record of building and scaling successful companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Adopt AI, a company at the forefront of the Agentic AI revolution, helping enterprises transform their applications into intelligent, action-driven systems. Prior to founding Adopt AI, Deepak built Slintel, a pioneering sales intelligence platform that was acquired by 6sense in 2021. Under his leadership, Slintel scaled to over 100 employees and 300 customers in just three years, backed by $26 million in funding from leading venture capital firms. His journey from idea to exit is detailed in his acclaimed book—available on Amazon—which offers practical insights into startup growth, leadership, and successful acquisitions. At 6sense, Deepak led product and growth initiatives across core portfolio areas, including sales intelligence and data strategy. He was a featured speaker at 6sense’s annual Breakthrough conferences in 2021, 2022, and 2023, where he addressed audiences of over 2,000 attendees on the evolution of Revenue AI and go-to-market transformation. Today, Deepak is recognized as a thought leader in the Agentic AI space. He regularly contributes to the Adopt AI Podcast, where he explores how enterprises can leverage intelligent agents to unlock innovation, drive efficiency, and accelerate business outcomes. Passionate about empowering builders and business leaders alike, Deepak continues to champion the responsible and scalable adoption of AI across industries

Tom Andersson

Co-Founder

STIQ

Tom Andersson is founder and principal analyst at STIQ Ltd, an open source market research publisher focusing on global supply chain technology sectors. Tom has an extensive background in M&A due diligence and market research. Since founding STIQ Ltd in 2018, Tom has become an expert on the global market for warehouse automation.

Andreas Andrea

Director, Distribution & Logistics

Unilever Prestige

Andreas Andrea’s two decade career in supply chain and logistics spans a variety of companies of different sizes from an early stage Shark Tank start-up to the massive subscription box curator FabFitFun to Vans and Living Proof, brands owned by the largest global corporations. His most interesting career achievement to date was building up FabFitFun’s multi-carrier network from the ground-up during the covid ecommerce surge.

Mark Ang

CEO

GoBolt

Jaewon Ann

Group Leader

SAMSUNG SDS

Pano Anthos

Managing Partner & Founder

XRC Ventures

Pano founded XRC Ventures in 2015 and is the company’s Managing Partner. Prior to this, he served in a number of leadership roles for media, retail, consumer goods and industrial companies. He also founded four digital media and software startups, including Gather Education, Hangout Industries which was the first to bring video game technology and name brands to Facebook in 2007, Pantero and Syntra / ClearCross. He began his career in supply chain and trademarked the term “global logistics systems.” He received his BA from the University of Delaware and SIA from Columbia University.

Kristi App

CCO

Port of New Orleans

Kristi App leads all commercial operations at the Port of New Orleans as Chief Commercial Officer.  Kristi brings over 24 years of experience in international trade, transportation, and global logistics to Port NOLA.  Prior to joining the Port in December 2025, she served as Chief Operating Officer at J.W. Allen & Company, Inc., a leading freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and global logistics provider where she was instrumental in optimizing supply chains and building resilient logistics networks across borders and industries. Throughout her career at J.W. Allen & Company, Kristi held progressive leadership roles including Vice President of Business Development and Vice President of Exports. She is a Licensed U.S. Customs Broker and holds the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation. Her expertise spans air freight, business development, customs compliance, and multimodal logistics solutions.  She is a well-respected leader in the maritime community and is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious C. Alvin Bertel Award recognizing an individual who has made significant contributions to the Louisiana port community.  Kristi is a former Vice President of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) and currently serves as a commissioner on the Louisiana Board of International Commerce.  Kristi earned her BS in Biology from the University of Holy Cross.   As CCO, Kristi leads Port NOLA’s commercial initiatives with a focus on generating new revenue streams, expanding market presence, and attracting strategic cargo, cruise and real estate opportunities. She works closely with the Port’s team to strengthen existing partnerships, develop new business relationships, and position the Port of New Orleans as the Gulf Coast's premier gateway.  She holds P&L accountability for Cargo (Container and Breakbulk), Cruise, and Industrial Real Estate.

Monique Apter

Chief Revenue Officer

Ocado Intelligent Automation

Monique Apter is the Chief Revenue Officer at Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA), part of Ocado Group. She sets the direction for all OIA’s automation solutions across the globe, including Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) and CHUCK Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR). From established Fortune 50 companies to Silicon Valley startups, Monique has over 25 years of sales leadership experience across the technology industry. As a key member of the OIA executive team, she leads the development of sales and marketing strategies to advance the global e-commerce fulfillment space with AI-enabled technology. Prior to joining Ocado Intelligent Automation, Monique was the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Elementary Robotics, where she introduced leading-edge AI-based vision systems to improve quality inspections for manufacturing operations. Monique has held executive leadership positions at Kindred, Rethink Robotics and Segway, Inc., where she was instrumental in commercializing new, disruptive technology solutions to customers while expanding sales channels domestically and internationally. Throughout her career, Monique has helped women advance professionally regardless of their education or certifications. Recognizing women with exceptional aptitudes and attitudes to excel, Monique coached them to develop and leverage their skills to advance professionally. Monique graduated from the University of Delaware, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Mark Aquilina

Global Head B2B Transportation

Mastercard

As Senior Vice President and Head of Global B2B Transportation, Mark Aquilina leads the Fleet and Mobility, and Freight and Logistics business lines for Mastercard. With a mix of business development, project management, and commercial product resources—the Global B2B Transportation team develops new supply chain opportunities leveraging Mastercard’s regional interchange, non-card transfer solutions, and digital payments products. Based in Denver, CO, Mark has over 25 years of commercial payments experience, managing issuing and acquiring products in both open and closed loop environments, and holds multiple payments-space technology patents. When not on airplanes for work, Mark enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also serves on the non-profit board of Kantorei, one of America’s premiere choral arts organizations with a focus on bringing musical education to underserved communities.

Arteen Arabshahi

Partner

Fika Ventures

Arteen has had an untraditional path to venture capital. The son of Iranian immigrants, he grew up planning to become a surgeon and stumbled through medicine and traditional finance before finding his passion in entrepreneurship and technology. He got his first job in the tech industry by cold emailing 150 people which led him to Techstars and Built in LA. He then spent 7 years as a venture capitalist at places like WndrCo and Fika Ventures before diving back into operating as SVP of Strategy at Route. After a whirlwind 4 years of hypergrowth scaling at Route, he rejoined Fika as a General Partner focusing on pre-Series A B2B software investments, with a proclivity for “real world” applications across industries. Arteen has been selected for LA Business Journal's LA 500, Forbes 30 Under 30, Business Insider 30 and Under, and CSQ NextGen 10 and has contributed to Forbes, CNN, Techcrunch, and Business Insider. You can follow along at @arteeninla.

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.

Ricky Ashenfelter

CEO

Spoiler Alert

Ricky Ashenfelter is the CEO of Spoiler Alert, a technology company helping CPG trading partners better manage excess inventory through a private B2B commerce platform and community of 300+ off-price retail channels. Powering discounting activities for 1000+ brands and more than $5 billion of product, Spoiler Alert counts some of the world’s leading CPG brands and distributors - including Kraft Heinz, Nestle, PepsiCo, Unilever, Conagra, Mondelez, KeHE Distributors, and SC Johnson - as customers. Before founding Spoiler Alert in 2015, Ricky was a key member of Deloitte’s Sustainability practice, where he led climate and supply chain projects for major food, retail, and CPG companies. Prior to joining Deloitte, he was an early employee at ClearCarbon Inc. (a fast-growing software startup acquired by Deloitte in 2010) and worked with the U.S. EPA. Ricky holds a bachelor's in Finance and Environmental Studies from Georgetown University, earned his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017.

Lusine Atayan

Director Of Logistics & Distribution

Mary Kay Global

Lusine Atayan is the Director of Logistics and Distribution at Mary Kay Global, where she leads global distribution operations supporting domestic and international markets across more than 35 countries. In this role, she is responsible for driving operational excellence, scalability, and resilience through automation, process transformation, and cross-functional collaboration. Before joining Mary Kay, Lusine built a strong commercial and operational foundation working with leading European logistics providers including FM Logistic, XPO Logistics, and Daher. She holds a master’s degree in supply chain management from Moscow State University of Transportation. Lusine focuses on team growth and career development, from internships to leadership. She values cultural diversity and ensures women in her teams have opportunities to excel, leveraging their strengths for supply chain success. Outside of work, Lusine is married to an engineer and is a proud mother of two teenage daughters, along with a very spoiled Yorkie

Mitat Aydindag

President, TECH Vertical

Arvato

Mitat Aydindag is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in Europe, the US, and Asia.  Currently serving as the President of the TECH Vertical at Arvato, Mitat oversees a global business portfolio, involving clients in consumer electronics, data center sectors, home appliances and audio.   With a proven track record of growing businesses in a global environment, Mitat has managed regional operations for arvato in Asia and the US.    Mitat is skilled in implementing complex supply chain and network design projects and has a deep understanding of logistics execution, transport management, warehouse layout concepts, and the use of automation and robotics.   Throughout Mitat's career, they have demonstrated the ability to manage cross-cultural teams and clients, and maintain relationships with C-suite executives of top clients. Mitat's leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the organizations they have been a part of

Linda Babilo

Vice President, Global Supply Chain

Arlon Graphics

Collaborative and visionary leader, I am passionate about mentoring teams, building scalable systems, and transforming operational challenges into strategic advantages. I am a results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience leading global supply chain, financial planning, and operations strategy across the manufacturing and industrial sectors. As Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Arlon Graphics, I lead end-to-end supply chain operations—including procurement, logistics, demand planning, and global distribution—to drive operational excellence, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction on a global scale. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for aligning business operations with long-term strategic goals. I have held leadership roles spanning financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business operations, and product lifecycle management. This cross-functional expertise allows me to approach supply chain leadership with a holistic understanding of business performance, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. I have a Master’s in Economics and a Bachelor’s in Finance.

Lisa Backlin

Group Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

Parts Town

Lisa Backlin is the Group Vice President, Supply Chain at Parts Town Unlimited. With over 20 years of global experience, she leads the company's supply chain strategy, focusing on network design, optimization, and operational excellence. Prior to joining Parts Town, she held leadership roles at The Home Depot as Vice President, Supply Chain Direct Fulfillment, at Eaton Manufacturing as Vice President Global Distribution Strategy and Operations, and in multiple cross-functional roles at Grainger. Her expertise is crucial in enhancing global distribution capabilities and driving customer satisfaction.

Seungmin Baek

CEO & Co-Founder

Riibotics

Seungmin Baek is an entrepreneurial and results-driven engineering leader with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in the global robotics and industrial automation industry. He is dedicated to driving pragmatic industrial innovation in real-world applications. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of Riibotics, a pioneer of brownfield robotics that provides practical industrial automation solutions for manufacturing and logistics. At Riibotics, he defines the company's vision and strategy, oversees the product roadmap, and leads all business operations. Before Riibotics, Seungmin served as CEO, COO, and Product Manager at Motion2AI, where he led the development of an AIoT-based warehouse analytics solution and a Visual SLAM-based RTLS system, managing projects for global clients including Maersk and LG Electronics. His deep industry experience includes his time at Universal Robots across Korea, Denmark, and Singapore, where he worked as a Tech Support Manager and Global Product Engineer. In this role, he provided expert consulting for collaborative robot automation and translated customer needs into product requirements. He began his career as a Researcher at Hyundai Robotics, specializing in motion planning, dynamics modeling, and functional safety software. Seungmin holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystem Engineering and Business Administration (minor) from Seoul National University.

Thomas Bagge

CEO

DCSA

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 organizations

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 appears on a variety of media outlets as a thought leader in the space, including FreightWaves, Bloomberg, and other well known areas. 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. He is motivated by collaborating with others in the industry and sharing what he sees occurring to help others grow. Bain is a father four amazing children, one grandchild, and a beloved rescue pup.

Chad Baker

Director Of Asset Intelligence Solutions

Würth Industry USA

Chad Baker is the Director of Asset Intelligence Solutions at Würth Industry USA, representing a new venture that reflects the next chapter of innovation at Würth. An electrical engineer whose career has spanned design, manufacturing, and over twenty years in global operations and distribution, Chad’s expertise bridges technical precision with big-picture leadership be it building underground mining and automotive equipment to helping launch manufacturing plants across multiple countries. He also holds certificates from the Harvard Management Institute and Emerging Leadership Academy, sharpening his ability to guide teams and transform organizations

Jeffrey Ball

Chief Procurement Officer

MediaNews Group

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

Mike Barker

President & CEO

Swisslog Americas

Mike Barker is the President and CEO of Swisslog Logistics, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in warehouse automation and logistics software, Mike has led strategic growth initiatives and product innovation across the industry. He previously served in leadership roles at Swisslog, where he focused on consumer goods and software-driven automation. Mike is committed to advancing Swisslog’s integrated solutions and expanding its presence in the Americas region.

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey

Founder & Host

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Sarah is a logistician turned supply chain marketer, passionate about bringing stories to life in an industry that has traditionally been about stats and numbers. As the host of the popular Lets Talk Supply Chain Podcast (LTSC), blog and The Trade Squad on YouTube, Sarah helps tell the stories and bring awareness to brands and hot topics in the industry which includes her infamous Women in Supply Chain series. Recently named Top 100 most influential women leaders in Supply Chain (global) and Top 100 most influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain, Sarah has spent the past 20 years in logistics and supply chain learning everything she can, and recently ventured off on her own to grow the LTSC brand including a new YouTube Channel called "The SC, supply chain tv" where you will learn from real people talking about real supply chain topics. Sarah is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Shipz Inc, a new technology platform encompassing all of her experience and knowledge in supply chain bringing innovative, collaborative ideas together on one platform for the supply chain industry. In her spare time you can find her on the field throwing out runners at second base, on the beach or singing in the car

Jake Barr

CEO & Principal

BlueWorld Supply Chain Consulting

An acknowledged industry leader, Jake now serves as CEO for BlueWorld Supply Chain Consulting, providing support to a cross section of Fortune 500 companies such as Cargill, Caterpillar, Colgate, Dow/Dupont, Firmenich, 3M, Mars, Merck, Bayer/Monsanto, Newell Brands, Kimberly Clark, Nestle, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Sanofi, Estee Lauder and Coty among others. He's also devoted time to engagements in public health sector work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He is recognized as the architect for P&G’s demand driven supply chain strategy – referenced as a “Consumer Driven Supply Chain” transformation and led the delivery of an E2E Planning Transformation effort. He serves as a co-host for Supply Chain Now, the largest media firm focused on the supply chain profession.

John Bauer

CEO

Standard Holding Corporation

John Bauer is a strategic executive leader with over two decades of experience driving growth and transformation for Fortune 500 and private companies, including 3M, Target, Starbucks, TJX Companies, Kohl’s, and Standard Holding Corporation. He has scaled organizations to new levels of revenue and profitability, managed multi-billion-dollar budgets, and led teams of more than 4,600 employees across 50+ countries. John is recognized for accelerating enterprise growth, strengthening leadership teams, and positioning companies for long-term market expansion through bold strategy, operational discipline, and innovative partnerships. Throughout his career, he has successfully challenged the status quo, built high-performing teams, and developed innovative solutions to strengthen bottom-line performance. A respected and collaborative leader, John is known for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering strong internal and external partnerships. Currently serving as CEO of Standard Holding Corporation, John has spearheaded initiatives to accelerate growth, broaden market coverage, and enhance customer value. Under his leadership, the company is investing in logistics and operations while pursuing strategic partnerships and external investment opportunities to drive sustainable expansion.

Brian Bejarano

Chief Commercial Officer

Ember LifeSciences

Brian Bejarano is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ember LifeSciences, where he leads the commercialization of the company’s technology and intellectual-property portfolio within the healthcare industry and helps shape product strategy and evolution by translating real-world requirements into scalable, commercially viable solutions. He brings more than 30 years of experience, including senior leadership roles overseeing multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical and medical supply chains. Brian’s career spans strategy, finance, and operations, with extensive experience in specialty pharmaceuticals and temperature-controlled logistics. Prior to Ember, he held leadership roles at Cardinal Health, where he led operations for the Specialty Pharmaceuticals business, supporting the distribution of vaccines, biologics, and cell and gene therapies within highly regulated cold-chain environments. His experience managing complex, regulated supply chains informs his work today, helping healthcare organizations scale innovative technologies while protecting high-value, temperature-sensitive therapies.

Jeff Bellerud

COO

Northwest Seaport Alliance

Jeff Bellerud leads the NWSA’s operations team, including Alliance-run rail & breakbulk terminals as well as relationships with the gateway’s marine terminal operators and railroads. Prior to joining alliance, Jeff served as the Director, Intermodal & Port Operations at the Canadian National Railroad. In this position, Jeff managed terminals across Western Canada as well as port operations across North America. Additionally, Jeff spent nearly 15 years in leadership position at marine terminals in both the US (APM Terminals) and Canada (Global Terminals). Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and an MBA from the University of Northern British Columbia.

Diego Bello

CEO

DIGILOG

Founder & CEO at Digital Logistics and Trade | Connecting Latin America e-commerce logistics through Global Logistics Expertise

Maia Benson

Chief Business Officer

FlavorCloud

Maia Benson is a partner and Managing Director at Forum Ventures where she invests in and works with early stage B2B SaaS founders from inception to scale. She has spent over 20 years founding, building and scaling award-winning SaaS products and platforms for Entrepreneurs and SMBs at places like LexisNexis, Pitney Bowes and most recently at Shopify, where over 5 years, she helped found, launch and scale their Shipping and Fulfillment products from inception to 60%+ merchant adoption and $Bs of transportation spend. In addition to her venture work at Forum Ventures, Maia continues to angel invest and advise next gen eCommerce and Logistics tech Founders.

Lucien Besse

COO & Co-Founder

Shippeo

With a Master's degree in Finance and Strategy from Sciences Po, Lucien worked in Private Equity at Vermeer Capital, before co-founding Shippeo in 2014, where he is Chief Operating Officer. Shippeo enables market-leading companies to instantly access predictive, real-time information on each delivery, and has become the European leader in supply chain visibility with more than 32 million tracked flows per year in over 110 countries.

Sarah Bethel

Chief Operating Officer

Patrick Ta Beauty

Sarah Bethel is Chief Operating Officer at Patrick Ta Beauty, where she leads end-to-end operations and builds scalable infrastructure for one of beauty’s most iconic brands. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain leadership, Sarah has driven global expansion, operational transformation and strategic growth for companies including Paula’s Choice Skincare, Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret Beauty. She is recognized for combining business excellence with a people-first leadership style that empowers teams and delivers results.

Anubha Bhadauria

VP Of Supply Chain

Xylem

Anubha Bhadauria is a transformative supply chain leader with 15 years of experience shaping future-ready supply chains. With roots in Manufacturing Engineering from MIT, Anubha has spent her career operating at the intersection of technology, innovation, and execution. From fast-moving startups like Tesla and Rivian to established Fortune 500 enterprises like Xylem, she blends disciplined execution with systems thinking to shape supply chains that move fast, adapt quickly, and scale with confidence.

Tushar Bhalla

CTO

CloudPaths

Technology executive with 15 years of experience in helping customers with their Digital Supply Chain Strategy, Planning & Transformations. Proven trajectory and understanding of different technology environments through 50+ customer engagements. Led and delivered projects to derive value for the customers from the planning to stabilization across multiple geographies and industries (Consumer Products, Food, Automotive, Semiconductor, Hi-Tech, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail).

Amrita Bhasin

CEO

Sotira

Amrita Bhasin is an award-winning founder and venture backed CEO in the logistics and retail supply chain space. She is a frequent speaker at international tech conferences and summits on logistics and supply chain sustainability. Amrita’s company Sotira was awarded 1st place at Shoptalk and Reverse Logistics Association, the leading awards in retail and logistics innovation. She has been recognized by the State of California and Stop Waste for contributions to reducing enterprise waste by enabling channels for retailers and brands to be more sustainable in handling unsold inventory. Amrita has been featured in Modern Retail, Digital Frontier, TechCrunch, Yahoo Finance, WorkLife (Digiday Media) and FreightWaves.

Dilip Bhattacharjee

Partner

McKinsey & Co

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.

Devin Bhushan

CEO & Founder

Squint

Devin is the Founder and CEO of Squint, a Manufacturing Intelligence Platform that the world's leading manufacturers use to make every operator an expert. Squint empowers frontline workers to capture expert knowledge, unlock performance, and analyze production insights. Operators love Squint because it uniquely combines spatial computing, LLMs, and human expertise into a magical experience. Prior to founding Squint, Devin led teams at Splunk and Yahoo and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.

Vlad Bilanovsky

Chief Execution Officer (CXO)

WiseTech Global

Vlad joined WiseTech Global in 2006 and has more than 25 years of global experience in logistics. Vlad's experience ranges from logistics operations, supply chain management and IT, with a strong commercial grip on software and technology across Europe, the US, Middle East and Australasia. Vlad is responsible for driving strategic and operational initiatives across the group. He also leads the corporate development that allows the company to accelerate its global footprint and product expansion and build shareholder value via Mergers & Acquisitions and strategic partnerships. In his previous roles at WiseTech Global, Vlad was involved in product development and sales, managed global marketing and established global partner programs. Vlad holds a Master of Science in IT from National Technical University of Ukraine, Master of Science in Economics from National University ‘Kyiv-Mohyla Academy’ and an MBA from kmbs.

Jennifer Bisceglie

Executive Vice Chair & Founder

Interos

Jennifer Bisceglie is the Founder and Executive Vice Chair of interos.ai. A highly sought-after global supply chain architect and strategist with over 25 years of industry experience, Jennifer has appeared in Bloomberg, Financial Times, CNBC, Forbes, BBC and other top-tier media outlets. Jennifer has also been called on to share her expertise with numerous congressional committees and conferences, including the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, the Homeland Security Governmental Affairs Committee, and the U.S.– China Economic Security Review Commission. She is also a long-time advocate for empowering other female entrepreneurs, working on behalf of organizations including Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), where she served as a chairperson. Jennifer was also previously selected as the U.S. delegate to the Women’s 20, an engagement group to the G20 focused on addressing gender inequality.

Marko Bjelonic

CEO & Co-Founder

RIVR

Marko Bjelonic is the co-founder of RIVR, a robotics company pioneering General Physical AI to reimagine last-mile delivery. Backed by investors including Jeff Bezos and HSG, RIVR is behind the world’s first doorstep delivery robots operating commercially. Born in the former Yugoslavia in 1990 and raised in Germany following the civil war, Marko’s path was shaped by resilience and ambition. He studied in Germany, Norway, and Australia before earning his PhD at ETH Zurich—one of the world’s top robotics research institutions—under the mentorship of Prof. Marco Hutter. At ETH, Marko helped lay the foundation for a new era of mobility. He co-developed a patented hybrid locomotion platform that merges the efficiency of wheels with the agility of legs, and was among the first to apply artificial neural networks to legged systems—advancing the frontier of embodied intelligence now known as Physical AI. During this time, he was also part of the CERBERUS team that won the DARPA Subterranean Challenge, a global robotics competition the Washington Post dubbed the “Super Bowl of Robotics

Jonathan Bland

SVP, NA

K.Hartwall

Brad Blizzard

Former VP, Logistics Operations & Product Delivery

Bridgestone Americas

Charles Boakye

SVP Energy Transition & Washington Strategy

Jefferies

Charles Boakye joined Jefferies in 2021, with several years researching the energy transition and climate change more broadly. As part of the Sustainability & Transition Strategy team, Charles currently leads the Americas research and advisory efforts for investors and corporates on the energy transition. His immediate role prior to Jefferies was in Equity a research analyst at UBS Group AG. Prior to joining Equity Research, Charles spent his initial career across financial services at JP Morgan and Nomura (amongst others) focused on both cash & equity derivatives. Together with the Jefferies Sustainability & Transition team, Charles brings leading analyses of net-zero, power and energy markets, how to scale companies, as well as the shape and pace of the transition. Charles is CFA charterholder, has a Bsc. in Mathematics with Actuarial and an Msc. in Intl. Financial Markets.

Pierre Bouchet

International Trade & Compliance Director

Dollar City

Pierre Bouchet is an international trade and supply chain executive with 15+ years leading teams, first in France and later across Latin America. He graduated from Paris IV – La Sorbonne university and holds the Blue MBA (Copenhagen Business School’s Executive MBA in Shipping & Logistics). French, born in Chile, he is based in Panama and fluent in Spanish, French, and English. He is the International Trade & Compliance Director at Dollarcity, one of Latin America’s fastest-growing retailers, accountable for product compliance, international logistics, import/customs operations, and trade facilitation across El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico. Pierre works closely with government and customs authorities in all five countries on trade-facilitation initiatives—AEO/OEA programs, public-private working groups, and port/border connectivity. In his current role, he leads a ~60-person, multi- disciplinary team that ensures a fast, reliable end-to-end flow of goods from product activation to DC delivery.

Brian Bourke

Chief Commerical Officer

SEKO Logistics

Brian Bourke is the Global Chief Commercial Officer at SEKO Logistics. Speaking six languages, he is responsible for growing SEKO's revenue and delivering value for SEKO's clients with global oversight of SEKO's commercial operations, sales, account management, solution design, 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, and then in 2020 as Chief Growth Officer. He has appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg News and Yahoo Finance, and has been quoted in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times and Crain’s Chicago on global supply chain issues.

Lori Boyer

Head Of Content

EasyPost

Lori Boyer spends her days nerding out over shipping, storytelling, and the occasional SEO rabbit hole. As Head of Content Marketing at EasyPost, she leads the charge on all things content—from webinars and ebooks to case studies and the Unboxing Logistics podcast, where she chats with industry leaders about what’s next in logistics. She's a regular speaker on shipping trends, customer experience, and why logistics is way cooler than it gets credit for. Outside the office, Lori’s happiest on a crisp fall morning, wandering through historical sites, or mortifying one of her seven kids just for fun.

Jamie Bragg

EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Tailored Brands

Fab Brasca

SVP Market Strategy

Kinaxis

Fabrizio (Fab) Brasca is a 30+ year veteran of the logistics and supply chain technology space. Fab has worked across the globe with some of the largest organizations providing guidance not only on functional excellence but also on strategic and organizational approaches to capitalize on technology investment. Currently, Fab is the SVP of Market Strategy at Kinaxis. In this role, Fab is responsible for Product Marketing, Analyst Relations and delivering value through an agentic AI driven ecosystem strategy. Prior to joining Kinaxis, Fab was the CEO and founder of TriSuccess Advisory providing strategic advisory centered around go-to-market, organizational and acquisition diligence services. His clients include AutoPlant, delaPlex, and Koerber Supply Chain Solutions. He also serves on the advisory board of Nexterus and formerly served on the board of e2Log.

Alan Bray

CEO

SourceIQ

Alan Bray is the Founder and CEO of SourceIQ, an AI-driven platform transforming enterprise supplier sourcing and diversity procurement. With a background in enterprise sales and a passion for equitable innovation, Alan leads SourceIQ in helping organizations streamline supplier discovery, compliance, and spend analytics through automation and real-time insights.

Elliot Brazil

CPO

rateHero

Elliot Brazil builds products that solve real problems for brokers, shippers, and carriers. After six years leading pricing strategy at NFI and developing its quoting tech ecosystem into a scalable rules-driven platform, he shifted full-time into building and scaling new freight-tech products. He’s the Chief Product Officer of ShipTest, where he helped develop the industry’s first automated LTL routing verification tool, and the CPO of rateHero, shaping tools for quoting, RFP automation, and document ingestion. His work centers on bringing clarity to messy processes, turning operational pain points into systems that are fast, reliable, and easy to use. He continues to contribute across the freight ecosystem as a builder, strategist, and educator, bringing a pragmatic perspective rooted in real brokerage operations and modern software development.

Fabio Brocca

Chief Product Officer

Xeneta

Fabio has spent more than 15 years building and scaling global product and technology platforms across Amazon, MSC, and now Xeneta. His work has delivered innovations that transformed supply chain operations, reached millions of customers worldwide, and generated significant efficiency and cost impact across logistics networks. As Chief Product Officer at Xeneta, he leads company strategy, scales global product teams, and drives the expansion of Xeneta’s Freight Intelligence platform through product innovation and strategic acquisitions. Fabio works closely with customers and industry partners to accelerate digital transformation and unlock new value across ocean and air freight. Beyond his operating role, he coaches product leaders and advises companies on product strategy, AI innovation, and organizational growth. He is passionate about building technology that solves real supply chain challenges and looks forward to contributing to the conversations at Manifest

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.

Heather Burke

SVP Logistics & Customer Experience

Revolve

Heather is SVP, Logistics & Customer Experience at Revolve. Heather is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience to Revolve and FWRD customers. Heather’s teams include logistics, customer service, fraud management, and voice of the customer. Heather has been with Revolve for over 14 years, and before working at Revolve, she worked in consulting at Bain & Company.

Tom Butt

Director, Platform Analytics

EasyPost

Tom Butt co-founded Elevated Data Insights, an analytics platform specializing in supply chain and parcel operations, now known as EasyPost Analytics. With over 15 years of experience in both retail operations and technology, Tom has held key positions at Kohl’s Department Stores and has been involved in various consulting roles. His expertise spans systems implementations, AI & ML initiatives, network simulation modeling and optimization, data discovery, technology product development, program management, logistics planning, and the identification of supply chain opportunities. In his current role, Tom serves as the Director of Platform Analytics at EasyPost, a leading provider of comprehensive shipping technology solutions

Emilio Cadena

CEO

Prodensa

With 28 years of experience promoting foreign direct investment, Emilio Cadena, current CEO of Prodensa, a company dedicated to the design, strategy, start-up, and operation of manufacturing companies, has led over 1,000 projects in Mexico and worldwide. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey and an MBA from the University of Hartford. Fluent in English and Spanish, he has held various leadership roles, including President of the Mexico Maquila Association (2014–2016) and former President of INDEX. Additionally, he is currently participating as Chairman of the Board at the US-Mexico Foundation and also serves on the boards of the American Chamber of Commerce Mexico, Mexico's Business Council for the USMCA, and has co-chaired the Trade Facilitation Working Group of the US-Mexico CEO Dialogue. He has also been involved with the Manufacturer for Export Association of Nuevo León and the Nuevo León Chamber of Industry.

Colin Campbell

Supply Chain Deals Reporter

Axios

Colin Campbell is the Supply Chain Deals Reporter at Axios Pro. He covers M&A, private equity and venture capital news in the freight and logistics industries. Colin is an award-winning business reporter who has written about transportation for Trucking Dive, Supply Chain Dive and The Baltimore Sun.

Michael Campese

Chief Business Officer

The DDC Group

Satzuki Campos

Director Of Operations & Logistics

Natura & Avon Mexico

Satzuki Campos is a supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience across B2B, B2C, and Direct Selling industries. She has worked in multicultural and international environments, including Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Japan, and Korea, contributing to business growth by bridging strategic vision with operational excellence. Throughout her career, Satzuki has led transformational initiatives, brand integrations, and complex change processes, fostering resilience, critical thinking, and a strong growth mindset within teams. Her leadership approach emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, empathy, and strategic influence to drive alignment and results in challenging and uncertain environments.

Andreas Canel

Co-Ceo & Co-Founder

Northbound

Andreas Canel holds a maritime captain’s license and began his career at sea on cargo and cruise ships. He later launched and led Amazon Robotics fulfillment operations with teams of more than 1,000 people. He has an MBA from IESE and NYU Stern and is now the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Northbound, where he builds AI agents that automate global supply chain execution

Michael Caney

Chief Commercial Officer

Highway

Michael Caney is the Chief Commercial Officer at Highway. He leads marketing, sales, sales engineering, customer success, and partnerships, drawing on a career that spans building and scaling both freight brokerages and supply chain technology companies. Before joining Highway, Michael held senior leadership roles across startups and established firms, guiding teams from early operations through sustained market leadership. His background as an operator gives him a grounded, execution-focused approach to strategy, team building, and category creation.

Stephanie Cannon

Vice President, Global Digital IT

FedEx

Stephanie Cannon is a senior IT, operations, innovation, and general management executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation, digital platform strategy, logistics modernization, and emerging technology development for Fortune 50–250 global organizations. Featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Modern Material Handling, she has built and scaled high-performing businesses across eCommerce, transportation, supply chain, and technology. Currently Vice President of Digital IT at FedEx, Stephanie oversees the digital development portfolio and leads engineering teams responsible for FedEx’s commercial digital ecosystem, including FedEx.com and the modernized platforms. Stephanie holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toledo and serves as an Advisor for Interwoven Ventures.

Douglas Cantriel

Head Of North American Transportation & Modernization

Ford Motor Company

Christy Cardenas

Founder

Iris Invest

Christy Cardenas is Founder and CEO of the Iris Invest, investing her time in innovation and impact. An institutional investor by trade, Ms. Cardenas has $15B+ and 15 years in experience across venture capital, private equity and investment banking. Christy has managed funds in deep technology venture capital, investing in AI, robotics, and energy, alongside her career in energy infrastructure private equity. Christy’s expertise spans technology commercialization, venture financings, public private partnerships, project financings, securitizations, and more. Christy started her career as a top-bucket analyst in bulge bracket investment banking after graduating with both undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Texas.

Ann Carpenter

CEO

Braid Theory

Isaac Cattan

CEO

Hover by Vink

Danielle Chaffin

Senior Sales Solutions Engineer

Revenova

Avi Chai

Principal

ZIM Ventures

Rob Chambers

CEO

Americold Logistics

Rob Chambers serves as President of Americold. In this role, he leads the company’s global operations and business development, with responsibility for driving performance across all regions, optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, and executing Americold’s commercial and operational strategies. He also leads Americold’s global development organization. Previously, Chambers served as President, Americas, following his tenure as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, where he was instrumental in establishing the company’s commercial business rules and underwriting process. Before joining Americold, Chambers was Chief Financial Officer at Saia, a publicly traded transportation logistics company. He also held leadership roles at CEVA Logistics and KPMG. Rob currently serves on the Board of the Global Cold Chain Alliance. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Accounting from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.

Suja Chandrasekaran

Member Board Of Directors

AEO, Inc & Cardinal Health

Suja Chandrasekaran is a renowned global technology executive, board member, and digital transformation leader with a distinguished career spanning healthcare, retail, consumer goods, and supply chain sectors. Most recently, she served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S. In this role, she led technology modernization and digital integration across 150,000 employees and 1,500 care sites. Previously, Suja held senior technology leadership roles at several Fortune 500 companies, including Walmart Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Nestlé S.A., The Timberland Company, and PepsiCo. She is widely recognized for driving enterprise-wide digital transformations, advancing artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics initiatives, and building consumer-centric digital platforms. She has served as a board member for major global organizations such as American Eagle Outfitters, Cardinal Health, Brenntag SE, ATOS, and Agendia Inc. An advocate for women in technology, Suja founded T200 – Women CXOs in Tech and actively mentors senior leaders and startup founders. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Madras and a Master’s degree in Business Systems from Monash University, along with executive education from London Business School. Suja is celebrated for her strategic vision, people-centric leadership, and strong commitment to fostering diversity and innovation in technology.

Amit Chaturvedy

Global Head & Managing Partner

SE Ventures

Amit Chaturvedy is the Global Head & Managing Partner of SE Ventures, the $1B+ specialist venture fund backed by Schneider Electric. With nearly two decades of experience in venture capital, private equity, and corporate development, he drives SE Ventures' strategy to invest in startups advancing electrification and digital transformation in climate tech and industrial tech. Prior to joining SE Ventures, Amit led Cisco Systems' global venture investing and corporate development in cloud computing, IoT, data centers, and enterprise networking. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master's from Purdue University, and a Bachelor's from IIT Bombay.

Amanda Chawla

SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Stanford Medicine

David Chen

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC

David Chen is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC), a public-benefit corporation committed to transforming the pharmaceutical industry through radical transparency and cost-plus pricing. With over two decades of experience in supply chain leadership across the pharmaceutical and retail sectors, David has played a pivotal role in building MCCPDC’s vertically integrated supply chain—from manufacturing and procurement to distribution and direct-to-consumer delivery. Prior to his current role, David held leadership positions at Biovail Pharma (now Bausch Health) and Target, where he honed his expertise in global sourcing, procurement strategy, and operational excellence. His academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Peking University, reflecting a strong analytical and scientific approach to supply chain innovation. At MCCPDC, David leads initiatives that eliminate traditional middlemen, reduce drug costs, and improve access to essential medications nationwide. His work has helped the company deliver savings of up to 90% on generic drugs for employers and consumers alike. David is passionate about leveraging data, technology, and strategic partnerships to build resilient, transparent, and patient-centric supply chains. He frequently speaks on topics such as supply chain disruption, pharmaceutical logistics, and sustainable sourcing, and is recognized for his ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies

Prash Cherukuri

Executive Director

Turn / River Capital

Kathy Chinchilla

Director, Logistics

TechStyleOS

Kathy Chinchilla is the Director of Logistics Operations where she leads network performance, transportation strategy, and scalable logistics solutions supporting the brand’s digital and retail channels. She is known for transforming complex supply chain environments through data-driven planning, disciplined execution, and cross-functional leadership. Her career spans global freight management, distribution operations, and large-scale process optimization for brands including Lovisa, Warner Bros. Discovery, Circle K, Target, and the U.S. Army. Kathy has led multimodal transportation networks, delivered double-digit cost savings through strategic carrier negotiations, improved final mile transit times, and managed operational performance for teams supporting worldwide production, retail, and merchandising operations. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with an MBA in Operations Management and Accounting, Kathy combines analytical depth with a practical, people-centered approach to solving supply chain challenges.

Gina Chung

VP Of Corporate Development

Locus Robotics

As Vice President of Corporate Development, Gina is responsible for shaping Locus’ end-to-end automation strategy and driving growth through strategic partnerships and initiatives. She leverages over a decade of global experience in the logistics sector, applying her unique blend of innovation, business, and operations skills to advance Locus’s vision. Prior to this role, Gina was Vice President of Innovation at DHL where she launched their most advanced Innovation Center located in Chicago. In this capacity, she worked closely with DHL’s top 100 customers and startups to evaluate and implement a broad range of automation technologies in post, parcel, forwarding, and 3PL operations. Her leadership also extended to DHL’s global research endeavors, where she directed the industry-acclaimed Logistics Trend Radar series. Hailing from New Zealand, Gina is a staunch advocate of using technology to improve the world around us.

Martijn Cillessen

General Manager. Supply Chain Management

KYOCERA

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.

Brian Clark

Executive Director

North Carolina Ports

Brian E. Clark has served as Executive Director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority since January 1, 2021. Under Clark’s leadership, North Carolina Ports has completed several critical infrastructure improvements including the opening of a new South Gate container complex, the integration of new terminal and gate operating systems, container berth renovations, expansion of the turning basin, air draft improvements and the addition of three neo-Panamax cranes. In addition, Clark is overseeing the container terminal master plan aimed at increasing the capacity at the Port of Wilmington. During Clark’s tenure, the Port of Wilmington’s container terminal was recognized as the #1 most productive port in North America and the 44th most productive port in the world by the World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence. In June of 2022 Clark was appointed by United States Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). Clark has more than twenty-five years of experience in the maritime industry, having worked in senior positions in port operation in several US locations. Prior to his tenure at North Carolina Ports, Clark served as Managing Director for APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition to his time at Port Elizabeth, Clark worked as Project Director for APM Terminals in Mobile, Alabama and served in various operations role with APM Terminals and Sea Land Services, Inc in his early career. Clark is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He is also a graduate of Duke University Fuqua School of Business Executive Education Program. Clark resides in Wilmington, NC with his wife, Jennifer and three children, Madison, Paige, and Gavin.

Dan Clark

CEO

G2Mint

Dan is a logistics industry innovator. He is the founder of industry changing TMS, Kuebix, and his latest venture is G2Mint. Dan’s depth of industry knowledge has developed over a career of hands-on freight experience. He began his career on a carrier dock and worked his way up into various vice president roles in operations, sales and technology before founding Kuebix. Dan possesses a unique combination of deep transportation industry knowledge coupled with unparalleled process automation and software expertise. This combination has allowed Dan and his team to deliver innovative solutions that truly solve industry problems.

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!

Colin Colbourn

Head Of Product & Delivery

BlueCargo

Colin Colbourn serves as Head of Product and Strategy at BlueCargo, where he drives the development of AI-powered solutions that bring transparency and efficiency to the freight industry. With extensive experience in logistics technology, Colin has launched products enabling BCOs to streamline operations and control freight costs. Known for his data-driven approach and global perspective, Colin is a trusted advisor within the supply chain community, advancing intuitive solutions that reduce back-office work, allowing teams to focus on what matters most in managing complex supply chains.

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.

Gabriella Costilla

VP Global Supply Chain Strategy

Unilever Prestige

Gabriella Costilla is a strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Leader with over 13 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 9 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).

Danny Cotter

Managing Partner

Westly Group

Danny has spent the last 5+ years at The Westly Group leading investments across the AI, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Prior to joining the Westly Group, Danny worked at Pacific Gas & Electric Company where he focused on discovering advanced technology pilots and analyzing regulatory, competitive and technology landscapes to shape smart grid strategies across the organization. Danny holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

LeAnne Coulter

CEO & Founder

BlueWave Supply Chain LLC

LeAnne was responsible for strategic vision, growth, and product development for all 4PL, freight management, and brokerage services at Penske Logistics. She served on the Steering Committee for Penske Women in Logistics and is a member of Wayne State University’s Global Supply Chain Program advisory board, CSCMP, and the Association for Operations Management.

Joyce Cruts

VP Supply Chain & Operations

Acer

Jimmy Cummings

Vice President, Operations

Kosas

Jimmy Cummings is Vice President of Operations at Kosas, where he leads operational strategy and execution for one of beauty’s fastest-growing brands. With more than 15 years of experience in operations and supply chain management, Jimmy has built a career spanning inventory control, logistics and operations leadership at companies including SpaceX, Hourglass Cosmetics and House Brewing. He is known for driving efficiency, scaling processes and fostering collaborative teams that deliver exceptional results.

Laura Curtis

Editor/Reporter

Bloomberg

Laura Curtis is an editor and reporter on the US economy team at Bloomberg News. She joined the team during the pandemic after a decade in the DC bureau, arriving in Los Angeles just in time for the record 109 ship pile-up outside the country's busiest maritime hub. A DC-area native, Laura first moved to California as an undergrad at Santa Clara University, and has worked as a bat researcher, in the wine industry and in post-Katrina New Orleans. Laura earned a masters degree in urban planning from University College London and landed her first journalism job shortly thereafter as a researcher on the supercar desk of UK's The Sunday Times. She now covers macroeconomic indicators, the Federal Reserve, and global trade.

Chris Cutshaw

VP, Market Solutions

C.H. Robinson

Raphael Cyjon

VP, Strategy & Transformation

PepsiCo

As the Vice President of Strategy and Transformation for PepsiCo Global Transportation & Fleet, Rapha Cyjon leads the company's efforts to optimize its logistics and supply chain operations across PepsiCo Globally. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Rapha has a proven track record of delivering results through strategic planning, process improvement, and technology implementation. Rapha's expertise spans across various areas, including IT business relationship management, supply chain planning, transportation control tower, and telematics. He has successfully managed large-scale projects, such as Transportation Control Tower in 16 Countries and counting , which have improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced customer satisfaction. Rapha is passionate about digital transformation and continuous learning, having completed executive education programs at Wharton and Darden Business School; His goal is to leverage his skills and knowledge to drive innovation and growth in the transportation and fleet industry

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.

Kristen Daihes

SVP Of Analytics, Digital & Data

Mars Snacking

Kristen is the Global Vice President of Supply Chain for Mars Snacking. She joined Mars in 2021 to explore how the intersection of her prior industry experience and more recent tech start-up experiences could support the acceleration of value supporting Mars growth agenda. She leads an investment program to digitize and transform the supply chain within Mars to create an agile and flexible omni-channel supply chain, accelerate the data & analytics agenda, and boost supply chain capabilities. What most excites Kristen is leading with problem solving and teaming cross-functionally to provoke and explore new possibilities in driving quality growth enablement. Prior to joining Mars, she was a Partner for Opex Analytics and supported a number of companies to reinvent their supply chains and operations with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics. She has held strategic planning, innovation, and engineering roles in Procter & Gamble and Unilever and was the Vice President of Global Supply Chain for SC Johnson. Kristen resides in Chicago with her husband and two Skittles loving sons.

Kevin Damoa

CEO & Founder

Glīd Technologies

Kevin Anjel Damoa is the inventor, engineer, and designer behind Glīd Technologies, where he's fundamentally reshaping how the world moves freight through autonomous road-to-rail vehicles and AI-powered coordination platforms. A 23-year logistics operator and dual-service U.S. military veteran, Kevin brings a rare blend of deep operational expertise and forward-looking innovation. His impactful career includes leadership roles at SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Hydroplane, Harley Davidson, and XOS Trucks. Notably, at SpaceX, Kevin personally architected and scaled the flight module logistics division from the ground up, building the foundation for launch and recovery operations across multiple national sites. His unique fusion of hands-on design thinking and masterful systems execution now anchors Glīd’s mission to decarbonize freight, enhance labor efficiency, and revitalize underutilized infrastructure across ports, rail, and industrial corridors. Glīd’s innovative approach, powered by its AI logistics platform EZRA-1SIX, is projected to slash emissions by over 90% while comprehensively modernizing America’s supply chain. Kevin is deeply passionate about building solutions that serve both people and planet. He's leading the charge to reindustrialize America, creating dignified jobs and accessible pathways for workforce development, particularly within marginalized communities, and pioneering new standards in clean, resilient logistics. His work embodies engineering excellence fused with bold, human-centered evangelism, driving innovation that truly moves the world forward.

Kate Danaher

Managing Director

S2G Investments

Meir Dardashti

Partner

Maniv

Meir, a member of the Maniv team since 2019, draws upon experience in policy and regulation, corporate innovation, and venture capital to structure Maniv’s investment processes worldwide. Before joining Maniv, Meir advised governments across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America on public-private programs incentivizing VC and startup formation. He also scouted Israeli innovation for Latin American market leaders across insurance, medical devices, and enterprise IT.​ Meir graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, summa cum laude, and holds an MBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Meir is married with four children.

Jeff Davidson

General Manager, 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.

Brian Davis

Head Of Manufacturing

Persona AI

Brian Davis is the Manufacturing Architect at Persona AI, where he leads the strategic initiatives to mass-produce the next generation of industrial humanoids. Drawing on his 35 years of experience at Amazon Robotics, Dell Technologies (Previously EMC), and Universal Instruments, Brian brings a commercial, logistical mindset to the challenge of scaling complex robotic systems for high-volume deployment. He bridges the gap between NASA-derived precision engineering and industrial manufacturability, ensuring Persona’s robots are ruggedized and ready for the world’s toughest jobs. By optimizing the transition from prototype to production, Brian plays a critical role in Persona AI’s mission to deliver resilient labor solutions to heavy industries like shipbuilding and energy, combining aerospace innovation with logistics-grade operational rigor.

Mauricio De La Pena

VP Supply Chain Services & Transformation

The Clorox Company

Mauricio graduated with Academic Excellence in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering from “Universidad Iberoamericana” at Mexico City. A recipient of Mexico’s merit scholarship from the Nacional Council for Science and Technology, he obtained a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of California at Berkeley with emphasis in Controls and Management of Technology. His background includes +20 years in the Consumer packaged goods industry at P&G and Clorox across categories like Health Care, Foods, Beauty Care, Cleaning and others. His areas of expertise include Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain management, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Project management, International trade and Supply chain reconfiguration. He possesses a global mindset behind his experience managing various supply chains in North America and around the globe. In his current role as Vice President of Supply Chain Services & Transformation, he has overall responsibility of implementing a strategic roadmap of initiatives to enable a decentralized enterprise Supply Chain operating model, reimagining processes, organizational structures, digital & other key capabilities to create a faster, leaner and consumer centric supply chain that delivers Clorox’s strategic priorities to drive profitable growth.

Bart De Muynck

Strategic Advisor

Bart De Muynck LLC

Bart De Muynck is a prominent figure in the supply chain industry, known for his work at Gartner and project44. Bart De Muynck has made significant contributions to the industry through his research and expertise in supply chain technology and visibility solutions. He has been instrumental in advocating for the adoption of real-time visibility tools and data-driven insights to enhance supply chain operations. Bart De Muynck's impact on the industry lies in his efforts to drive digital transformation and improve supply chain efficiency. By promoting the use of data and analytics, he has helped organizations optimize their logistics processes, enhance customer experiences, and reduce costs. Additionally, his research and thought leadership have contributed to the overall understanding of supply chain best practices and emerging trend

Scott DeGroot

Managing Director - Global Supply Chain Institute

University of Tennessee

Scott is currently the Managing Director, Adjunct Lecturer, and researcher at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business Global Supply Chain Institute. Prior to that, he was the Global Vice President of Planning and Distribution at Kimberly-Clark Corporation. In this role, Scott and his team were accountable for the results delivery of Planning, S&OP, Customer-facing Logistics, Physical Logistics Operating Excellence, On-Time In-Full and North American Transport. His team delivered our products to KC’s consumers efficiently and effectively, every day, every time, and everywhere. His team optimized overall logistic spend of $1.8B, $1.7B of inventory and delivered industry leading OTIF results. Prior to this role, Scott was the General Manager of Kimberly-Clark’s Eastern Grocery team in North America. Scott’s accountabilities included driving over $650MM in revenue through a highly engaged team that included Ahold, Wakefern, HEB, Publix, Delhaize and BiLo Holdings. During his 35+ years at Kimberly-Clark, Scott has held ever increasing areas of accountability and leadership including: Director of Supply Chain Strategy; Director of Consumer Planning; Director of Distribution Operations; Director of Transportation Procurement and Analysis; Director of Transportation Operations; and Regional Logistics Leader in Chester, PA, where he led all logistics operations at the largest site in the Kimberly-Clark network. Scott and his wife Pam live in Knoxville, TN and have 2 children – Henry and George. They enjoy soccer, running, spending time outdoors, and traveling to new cities.

Katherine Dela Cruz

VP, Retail Operations & Training

Fabletics

Katherine (Kat) Dela Cruz is the Vice President of Retail Operations & Training at Fabletics, overseeing operations, tools and systems, workforce enablement, and the full learning lifecycle for more than 1,600 retail employees. Over her twelve-year tenure, she has helped shape Fabletics into a high-performance retail organization known for disciplined execution, scalable innovation, and an elevated in-store experience. Kat is recognized for building operational models that balance efficiency with humanity, empowering field teams through standardized systems, modern training programs, and clear operating frameworks that strengthen consistency across the national fleet. Her work continues to influence how Fabletics develops talent, executes omnichannel experiences, and maintains operational rigor at scale. She also serves as Chair of the company’s Military Employee Resource Group, championing culture, community, and support for employees across the organization.

Eugene Demaitre

Editorial Director

WTWH Media

Ray DeMelfi

Project Manager

Hy-Tek Intralogistics

PMP certified professional with 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, and supply chain consulting with a focus on operations management, process improvements via lean methodologies, distribution center design, capacity planning, and MHE implementations.

Rodolfo Dieck

Managing Partner

Proeza Ventures

Rodolfo is Managing Partner at Proeza Ventures, a venture capital firm investing exclusively in the mobility industry. Rodolfo guides the overall strategic direction of the firm as well as oversees all financial activities, performance, and investor relations activities. His role includes sourcing, evaluating, structuring and closing new investments, managing PV’s current investment portfolio, and participating in the board of directors of some of PV’s portfolio companies. Through his experience, Rodolfo has advised middle-market companies on a variety of transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising activities totaling more than US$6.5 billion and invested in +40 early-stage companies with over US$60 million in capital commitments. Rodolfo was previously Chief Investment Officer at PSM, an impact investing fund based out of Mexico City, M&A director at Fimecap, Vicepresident for BBVA Bancomer’s Americas Corporate Finance Group, and a Senior Associate at Credit Suisse’s M&A Technology Group. He received a BA in Economics from Monterrey Tec and earned an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business. He is a CFA charterholder.

Jan Diekmann

Global Vertical Lead, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics

Ericsson

Jan Diekmann heads business development in Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Technologies, helping industries leverage 5G to realize digital transformation with the next generation of smart manufacturing and logistics technology . Jan’s current focus is on manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, and he holds over 28+ years of experience with Ericsson, across various roles leading industry digitalization, portfolio management, services, media, and open innovation. Jan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Dortmund, Germany.

Frank Ding (Lu)

Head Of Logistics

AliExpress

Frank Ding (Lu) is the Head of Logistics for AliExpress in the United States. He oversees the management and operations of cross-border and domestic logistics in the U.S. for Alibaba International. Prior to joining Alibaba in 2018, Frank held positions in the logistics departments of Amazon, FedEx, and Motorola, accumulating over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry.

Blaine Dirker

CTO

Lazer Logistics

Blaine Dirker is the CTO of Lazer Logistics, North America’s leader in yard management, where he oversees the product, engineering, operational, and commercialization strategy of YardNexus, a SaaS yard management platform that turns real-time visibility into coordinated action, driving the evolution of yard operations from manual execution to data-driven orchestration. Blaine has co-founded multiple technology startups and held senior leadership roles spanning software engineering, data privacy, and governance, risk, and compliance. His professional experience at the intersection of technology, business, and risk is complemented by academic degrees in computer engineering, computer and information science, business administration, law, and enterprise architecture.

Allan Dow

EVP, GM

Aptean Supply Chain

Allan Dow, EVP/General Manager of Aptean Supply Chain, has 30+ years of supply chain technology experience focused on bringing innovative solutions to global organizations that optimize supply chain management. Allan led Logility, now an Aptean company, to be a pioneer in AI-first supply chain solutions blending Generative AI, advanced AI-driven algorithms, machine learning, and predictive analytics to enable integrated planning and operation. He played a pivotal role in facilitating Aptean’s strategic acquisition of Logility, enabling the delivery of integrated AI-powered supply chain solutions to the market. This transformative combination marks a significant milestone in the industry, offering customers a true end-to-end supply chain management experience and enhanced value.

Max Doyle

General Partner

Freight Ventures

Max Doyle is the Founder and General Partner of Freight Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focused on the maritime and logistics industries. Coming from a 140-year-old family shipping business, Max has worked across all layers of the industry—from crane driver and port agent to freight forwarder in Shanghai and terminal manager. He has helped scale technology startups for over 5 years and now dedicates his full-time focus to investing in founders solving real problems across the global freight supply chain.

Mike Doyle

COO

G2Mint

Mike brings over 20 years of supply chain experience across technology, consumer and retail industries, spanning both large, publicly traded and start-up companies. He's responsible for what matters most, G2Mint’s customers, partners and vendors. By combining his deep industry knowledge and operational expertise, Mike ensures G2Mint delivers innovative products that provide a superior experience to its users. Prior to joining G2Mint, Mike was the Vice President of Product at Kuebix (a Trimble Company). Mike began his supply chain focused career at Wayfair, a leading online provider of home furnishing and decor. At Wayfair, Mike held a number of key roles across multiple disciplines, and was instrumental in scaling the supply chain operation to support a multi billion dollar business

Ksenia Duarte

Founder

Ex9

Ksenia Duarte is the bold and visionary founding CEO of EX9, the deeptech French startup revolutionizing logistics yards with autonomous mobility solutions. With a sharp focus on innovation, ESG impact, and customer success, she leads EX9’s mission to modernize freight operations through cutting-edge robotic tractors and smart yard automation. Under her leadership, EX9 has secured key partnerships, piloted with industry giants, and is rapidly becoming a European reference in autonomous logistics.

Rick Duley

SVP Supply Chain

Babylist

Deborah Dull

Managing Partner

Trillium Digital Services

Deborah Dull is the founder of the Circular Supply Chain Network and Managing Partner of Trillium Digital Services. She authored “Circular Supply Chains: 17 Common Questions” and “Sustainable Supply Chains: Unlearning for a Better Tomorrow,” with a third book on circular supply chains forthcoming in June. With experience at Zero100, GE Digital, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Genpact, and Microsoft, Deborah specializes in AI-driven supply chain innovation, self-driving supply chains, advanced analytics, and responsible business practices. She is a sought-after speaker and has been published in numerous industry publications. Deborah holds a BA in Supply Chain & Operations Management from Western Washington University and an MSc from the University of Liverpool, where her thesis focused on digital supply chain. She is currently pursuing her DBA from Heriot-Watt University.

Jed Dutton

VP

TemperPack

Brendan Duttry

VP Operations

Wildgrain

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.

Stephen Dyke

Director, Strategic Solutions

FourKites

Mathew Elenjickal

CEO & Founder

FourKites

Matt founded FourKites in 2014, and his vision for supply chain visibility continues to define the industry. Prior to founding FourKites, Matt spent a good portion of his time in the enterprise software space, working for market leaders such as Oracle Corp and i2 Technologies/JDA Software Group. Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. Matt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy and an MS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University. He also holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. He lives in Chicago.

Hans Elmegaard

CEO & Co-Founder

Moddule

Industry executive with +25 years of experience in the global logistics and supply chain industry. Hans is CEO & Co-founder of Moddule, where he is building the only neutral, unified platform for supply chain professionals. A Danish native and global citizen, Hans has spent his career at multiple locations across Europe, Asia and North America, now based in Victoria, BC, Canada

Nish Embry

Head Of SCPMCOE Innovation & Supply Chain

The Coca-Cola Company

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

Andres Engel

COO

Ridge

Andres Engel leads operations at Ridge Wallet, an international direct-to-consumer brand that created the minimalist metal wallet category and now designs and sells a wider range of everyday carry products. The company is recognized as an industry leader, driven by durable materials, functional design, and a strong global customer base. Before Ridge, Andres spent 7 years at MeUndies, one of the pioneer brands in subscription apparel, departing as their COO. Engel transitioned into ecommerce from investment banking and equity investing, having spent 6 years at Morgan Stanley, 2 years at a Hedge Fund, and earning an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Zach England

COO

C.R. England

Zach England is the Chief Operating Officer of C.R. England, overseeing the Dedicated, OTR Truckload, and Intermodal Divisions. He also serves as Chairman of the Board for England Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary. Based in Salt Lake City, the company employs over 7,500 drivers and staff and is a national leader in moving freight via road and rail intermodal. Since joining full-time in 2004, Zach has held key roles across the organization, including Vice President and President of Dedicated and Vice President of Intermodal. He began his career at England Logistics, where he helped establish England Carrier Services. Zach holds a BS in Finance from the University of Utah and an MBA from Rice University. He is actively involved with the Utah Food Bank and David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, where he recently served as Board Chair and currently serves on the Advisory Board, respectively. He and his wife, Becca, have four children.

Ulugbek Ergashev

Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer

Datatruck

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

Michael Fernandez-Ferri

Executive Chair & Co-Founder

VELA-transport

Automotive engineer turned impact entrepreneur in the transportation space, Michael started his career in 2008 by designing low-CO2-emission automobiles for Stellantis. After an MBA in entrepreneurship at EM Lyon (FT100 ranking) he co-founded the startup DRUST in 2014, a cloud-based platform to monetise car data and improve driving behaviors. There he raised $10m with the leading French insurer Macif before exiting the technology to leading German automotive tier-1 Continental. In 2019, he joined the Softbank-backed Goggo team as first employee to build strategic partnerships in autonomous mobility with leading players such as RATP or Carrefour, and through Goggo’s SPAC investment arm Levere Corp Holdings. Late 2022 he cofounded VELA, a new generation shipowner operating 0-carbon sailing cargo vessels between Europe and the USA. As Managing Director and Chair, he leads the finance and the international development of the company.

Bryce Feuerstein

VP, Strategic Growth

Dataminr

Over 14 years, Bryce Feuerstein has led Dataminr's global Product and Go-To-Market teams to revolutionize Public Safety, News, and Corporate Risk with AI-Powered Real-Time Event, Threat & Risk Intelligence. Now trusted by more than 100 U.S. government agencies, 20+ international governments, two-thirds of the Fortune 50, and half of the Fortune 100 to enable faster and more informed decisions, Dataminr's Multimodal Fusion AI, ReGenAI, and Agentic AI innovations continuously architect the future of real-time intelligence. In his current role as VP and Head of Dataminr's Platform API Business, Bryce brings the speed and scale of AI to Partner ecosystems seeking decision-support across Supply Chain, Insurance, Finance and emerging technologies. Bryce earned his Bachelor's degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and his MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University.

Ty Findley

General Partner & Co- Founder

Ironspring Ventures

Ty Findley is Co-founder and General Partner at Ironspring Ventures, an early-stage, sector-focused venture capital firm specializing in industrial supply chain innovation. Prior to launching Ironspring Ventures, Ty spent a decade in various investing and operating industrial innovation roles across Pritzker Group VC, GE Ventures, and Boeing. His previous investments include Cargado, Fleetpulse, Freightwaves, GoodShip, HyperloopOne, OneRail, PlusOne Robotics, Project44, and Solvento, among others. Ty holds a MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Baylor University.

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.

Simon Fishgang

Co-Founder

WareBee

Simon Fishgang is a logistics technology founder and operator with deep experience building data-driven platforms for complex warehouse and supply-chain environments. He is the co-founder of Warebee, where he leads the development of AI-powered digital twins and decision-support systems that help operators design, simulate, and optimise warehouses before and during live operations. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, Simon has built, sold, and implemented supply chain execution systems for global customers, bridging advanced technology with real-world operational needs to deliver measurable impact at scale.

Nicholas Flanders

CEO & Co-Founder

Twelve

Nicholas Flanders is the co-founder and CEO of Twelve, the Carbon Transformation Company leading the charge in creating a world made from air. Under his leadership, Twelve has developed a groundbreaking carbon transformation technology that converts captured CO2 into vital products like sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials, traditionally derived from fossil fuels. Founded in 2015, Twelve has secured over $900 million in funding, squarely cementing the company as a leader in the e-fuels space. Twelve’s technology is currently being scaled to de-fossilize industries such as aviation, with its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offering the potential to reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 90%. Nicholas’ vision for a fossil-free future has continued to earn Twelve partnerships with major brands and industries that are committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Before co-founding Twelve, Nicholas was COO of Levo, a venture-backed tech startup, and worked as a business analyst at McKinsey’s Cleantech practice, contributing to pivotal research on global energy systems. He holds a degree in mathematics from Cornell University, an M.S. in engineering, and an MBA from Stanford University. Nicholas was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Energy and is a 2016 Echoing Green Climate Fellow.

Todd Florence

CIO

Estes Express Lines

Todd Florence is the Chief Information Officer at Estes Express Lines, where he has led transformative IT initiatives since joining the company in 2020. He directs Estes’ technology strategy and teams, driving innovation to make shipping seamless for customers and employees. Under his leadership, Estes implemented Samsara for Telematics in just six months—earning national recognition—and advanced key digital tools and routing systems. With over 20 years of leadership experience, including 15 years at Celerity, Todd brings deep expertise in technology integration, strategy, and business transformation. He holds both a B.S. and MBA from The American University and is a Certified Scrum Master and Six Sigma Yellow Belt. A frequent industry speaker and recognized thought leader, Todd has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and named one of Samsara’s “100 Fleet Operators to Watch” in 2025.

Stacy Flynn

CEO

Evrnu

Stacy is a textile and apparel environmental justice advocate and materials reuse expert known for her passionate advocacy and commitment to catalyzing a regenerative textile and apparel industry. Prior to founding Evrnu in 2014 with her business partner Christo Stanev, Stacy spent nearly two decades as a global textile specialist in roles at DuPont, Eddie Bauer and Target. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Systems from Presidio Graduate School and a BA in Textile Development and Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Karyl Fowler

Chief Policy Officer

Tradeverifyd

Sadie Frank

CEO

N4EA

Sadie Frank is the CEO and Co-Founder of N4EA, a predictive intelligence engine focused on global supply chain disruption. She brings over a decade of experience in management, strategy, and climate and sustainability research. Before co-founding N4EA, Sadie led climate risk work at CarbonPlan and held research positions at the Brookings Institution. Her insights into climate-related financial and operational risk have shaped regulatory discussions at the SEC and the Federal Insurance Office, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Grist. With a background advising Fortune 500 companies and top research institutions, she now helps logistics and finance leaders anticipate and plan for the future of supply chain disruption.

Scott Fremont

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Grocery Outlet

Scott Fremont is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Grocery Outlet, the nation’s leading extreme-value retailer with more than 500 independently operated stores across the U.S. In his role, Scott is responsible for end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution while enabling the company’s unique opportunistic buying model that delivers unmatched value to customers. Prior to joining Grocery Outlet, Scott spent nearly 20 years leading one of the most complex supply chains in retail at Target—spanning transportation, trade, inventory, planning, systems, and fulfillment—helping the company earn five “Shipper of the Year” awards. He has built and transformed teams across every major supply chain function, managed over $6B in annual spend across 55 global facilities moving more than a billion cartons, and driven more than $2B in cost savings through process improvement, automation, and structural redesign. Scott is known for turning around organizations by obsessing over two things: culture and clarity. He brings precision to chaos—whether designing an AI-driven network overhaul, navigating global trade disruption, or aligning thousands of people behind a shared mission. His leadership thrives equally in the boardroom and on the distribution floor, and his experience spans advising the White House on national supply chain resilience to coaching youth athletes on weekends.

Michael Frey

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Beiersdorf

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

Brandon Friez

SVP, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Intelligence

AEO Inc.

Terry Frizelle

Head Of Logistics Procurement

Dell Technologies

Jon Gabriel

Group Vice President, Consumer Products

BNSF Railway

Jon Gabriel serves as group vice president, Consumer Products. He is responsible for BNSF’s domestic and international intermodal marketing and sales teams, as well as the automotive business. Jon began his career at BNSF in Consumer Products Marketing in 2006. He then held several positions in Service Design. In 2012, Jon shifted to Transportation where he served in various leadership roles with increasing responsibility. In 2017, Jon was named general manager of the Montana Division before moving on to serve as general manager of the Northwest Division and later as general superintendent of BNSF’s Network Operations Center in Fort Worth. Jon served as vice president, South Region before serving as vice president, Service Design and Network Strategy where he had responsibility for all network planning, capital expansion, operations research in intermodal innovation.

Chris Gaffney

Managing Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL)

Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE)

Chris Gaffney is an Edenfield Executive-in-Residence and a Professor of the Practice in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He also serves a dual role as Managing Director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL) and Academic Program Director for Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) . Chris Gaffney was most recently VP of Global Strategic Supply Chain at The Coca-Cola Company. During his 25-year tenure with Coca-Cola, Chris held multiple leadership roles including President of Coca-Cola Supply, SVP Product Supply System Strategy, VP of System Transformation, and VP of Logistics for North America. Chris also served as President of the National Product Supply Group; a governing body responsible for 95% of volume produced in North America. Following his retirement from Coca-Cola in 2020, he assumed the role of Principal at ECG and partner at EDGE Supply Chain, providing advice and consulting in the Supply Chain space. Gaffney has extensive experience in Consumer Products Supply Chain, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation, Footprint Design & Network Optimization, Supply Chain Operating Model and Capability Building and Logistics and Supply Chain Planning.

Jean-Pascal Gagnon

Portfolio Leader, Supply Chain & Transportation

Harris Computer

Jean-Pascal Gagnon, CPA joined Constellation Software in 2018 as Executive Vice President and currently serves as Portfolio Leader, overseeing the Supply Chain and Transportation divisions for Harris, a subsidiary of Constellation. Previously, he was an audit partner at KPMG, specializing in IT and transportation, where he gained deep expertise in financial strategy, risk management, and operational performance. With extensive experience driving growth and operational excellence, Jean-Pascal has led transformative initiatives that optimize logistics, enhance efficiency, and deliver measurable results. Under his leadership, the portfolio has achieved an average annual growth of over 50%. Jean-Pascal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA from the Université de Sherbrooke.

Kameel Gaines

CEO

Rig on Wheels Broker & 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.

Kinta Gates

Vice President, Supply Chain And Operations

Glossier

Kinta Gates is Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations at Glossier Inc., where she serves as an enterprise leader and trusted advisor to the CEO and CFO. She architects growth engines that scale, leading 10 cross-functional teams across the end-to-end product lifecycle while serving as key advisor for the Glossier Grant Program supporting Black beauty founders globally. A transformational operator with over two decades of progressive leadership, Kinta has guided organizations through complex transformations, crisis navigation, and sustainable growth initiatives across several industries including beauty and food. Her crisis leadership has enabled companies to thrive through global disruptions while building resilient operational foundations. Kinta brings a rare combination of technical excellence and authentic leadership, with an engineering background and varied academic foundation spanning technical, legal, and strategic disciplines. Known for ""bringing calm and clarity to chaos,"" her leadership philosophy centers on the belief that resilient supply chains are built by resilient people. Driven by an unwavering commitment to creating meaningful impact, Kinta extends her transformational leadership beyond operational boundaries. In addition to her functional leadership capacity at Glossier, Kinta serves as a key advisor for the Glossier Grant Program, where she champions and mentors Black beauty founders across the U.S. and U.K., fostering the next generation of emerging entrepreneurial leaders. She has been featured in Bloomberg and the eCom Logistics Podcast, and recognized as one of the ""50 Phenomenal Black Women Engineers"" by the Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers. Based in Los Angeles, Kinta represents the rare leader who proves that high performance and holistic well-being can and must co-exist at every level.

Krystian Gebis

Co-Founder

FreightCaviar

Krystian Gebis is the co-founder of Shipper CRM and FreightCaviar. He previously founded an autonomous trucking startup called Autobon.ai that focused on enabling new in-experienced drivers to be safer and more fuel efficient on highways. He obtained a commercial drivers license, and operated a small fleet of highly intelligent vehicles that delivered freight across the US.

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).

Vivek Ghelani

Director Of Research

Digital Supply Chain Institute

Vivek Ghelani is a global leader in supply chain transformation and digital strategy. As Director of Research at the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), an applied research institute of the Center for Global Enterprise in New York, he drives research and executive engagement that help organizations transform traditional supply chains into intelligent, connected, and customer-centric networks of value. Vivek’s work focuses on advancing the next generation of supply chain models, integrating AI, data analytics, and applied digital frameworks to enhance visibility, resilience, and collaboration across value chains. He leads initiatives that translate emerging trends into actionable strategies for senior supply chain executives, guiding them in building adaptive, high-performing supply chains that deliver measurable business impact. In addition to his role at DSCI, Vivek serves as a Senior Research Analyst at Mercator XXI, LLC, advising leaders on the intersection of technology, global trade, and supply chain innovation. He holds an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT).

Bryan Gillard

SVP

Hy-Tek Intralogistics

Craig Ginsberg

Director Strategic Alliances

Upstream Security

Craig Ginsberg is the Global Director of Partners at Upstream Security, where he leads worldwide ecosystem and channel strategy at the intersection of cybersecurity, automotive, and mobility. Formerly, he was the Director of Strategic and Product Partnerships at AppDynamics as part of Cisco Systems, driving full-stack observability innovation and new revenue streams with technology and cloud partners. Craig has held senior global roles including leading SD-WAN go-to-market strategy for Cisco’s Global Partner Organization and serving as an Associate Partner at IBM Global Business Services focused on telecom. Across North America, Europe, and Asia, he has helped major operators and enterprises execute large-scale transformation and channel-led growth initiatives. Earlier in his career, Craig was CTO for a video-on-demand startup in Asia and led the launch of a drone-based 3D modeling startup in the construction tech sector, roles that showcase his ability to translate deep technical architectures into clear business outcomes and go-to-market execution. He consistently bridges technical depth with business acumen, from OSS/BSS and cloud networking to observability and security. Craig holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a degree from the University at Albany, and he lives in Denver with his family

Daryl Glass

SVP, Fulfillment & Last Mile

Target

Daryl Glass serves as Senior Vice President, Fulfillment & Last Mile at Target, overseeing the company’s end-to-end fulfillment capabilities. In this role, he leads the strategic direction and execution of Target’s fulfillment network, including Last Mile Operations, Indirect & Reverse, Outbound Logistics, and Fulfillment Optimization. His leadership ensures seamless operations across transportation, physical node activation, new capability development and activation, and field operations across fulfillment, last mile, indirect, and reverse networks, driving innovation in fulfillment capabilities to enhance speed, efficiency, and guest experience.

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.

James Glover

VP Customer Experience

CHEP

At CHEP, our team is redefining the customer experience landscape through a strategic digital transformation, focusing on enhancing every touchpoint in the supply chain. With over four years at the helm, my expertise in creating impactful customer journeys has positioned us as a market leader in customer experience innovation. Our dedication to a customer-centric service model has been pivotal in driving our success. Leveraging skills in key account management and new business development, we've built robust relationships, delivering value and efficiency to our partners. The transition towards a predictive service model under my direction has not only streamlined operations but also fostered a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration. Our mission is to empower our customers through cutting-edge solutions that revolutionize the supply chain industry.

Rick Goe

SVP, Supply Chain

Distribution Management

Antonio Goncalves

CEO

Vallor AI

Antonio Goncalves is a Brazilian-born Founder & CEO of Vallor, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing contract and supplier management. With a background in strategic sourcing at Microsoft, where he led multi-million-dollar negotiations, Antonio founded Vallor to help businesses unlock greater value from their contracts using advanced AI agents.

Jose Gonzalez

Sr Director, Operations Excellence, Americas & EMEA

APL Logistics

Jose is the Senior Director of Operations Excellence for the Americas and EMEA regions at APL Logistics. In this role, he leads global and regional strategy execution, shaping innovative supply chain solutions for APL Logistics and its customers. He oversees Global and Domestic Solutions, Project Management, and Continuous Improvement teams. Throughout his logistics career, Jose has developed deep expertise in assessing, designing, and leading the development, planning, integration, and implementation of global and domestic supply chain solutions. He has successfully led numerous domestic and international initiatives across warehousing, distribution, and transportation, supporting customers in retail, e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, consumer durables, consumer electronics, and direct-to-consumer markets.

Ben Gordon

Managing Partner & CEO

Cambridge Capital

Benjamin Gordon is founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies. Benjamin has led investments in outstanding firms including XPO, Grand Junction,  Bringg ,  Liftit , and others. Prior to Cambridge Capital, Benjamin built BGSA Holdings into a global leader in M&A for the supply chain sector. As CEO of BGSA, Benjamin led the firm’s efforts, advising on over $2 billion worth of supply chain transactions. Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express,  Raytrans , Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. Benjamin raised $28 million from blue- chip investors including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs,  BancBoston Ventures , CNF, and Ionian. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. Prior to Mercer, Benjamin worked in his family’s transportation business, AMI, where he helped the company expand its logistics operations. Benjamin is an active civic leader who is committed to giving back to the community. As founder and chairman of  GesherCity , he boosted young adult volunteerism, expanding the organization to over 100,000 members in twenty locations. Benjamin has also served on the Boards of several non-profit groups, including the Palm Beach United Way, the Palm Beach Federation, the Palm Beach Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), the JDC, the JCCA, the Middle East Forum, and various other community organizations. Benjamin received a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale College. For more info on Ben, please visit his LinkedIn profile, or follow Ben Gordon’s Blog: Links in the Supply Chain.

Prince Gosh

Founder

Factored Quality

Prince is the Founder & former CEO of Factored Quality, a digital marketplace for QC, Testing, and Audit services. He launched the company in 2020, scaling it to 150+ customers, raising $7M in venture capital, and building a 35-person team before its acquisition by Pietra, a digital commerce enablement platform helping brands manage operations from factory floor to front door. In addition, Prince serves as an EiR with Dynamo Ventures, a leading digital industrial supply chain technology venture capital fund that’s an early investor in companies like STORD, Sennder, Gatik, and dozens of others across the digital supply chain.

Charles Gracey

Host, Trucking Sense

SiriusXM

Kevin Graebel

CMO

Honeywell Intelligrated

Kevin Graebel is the Chief Product Officer at Honeywell Intelligrated, responsible for product strategy, innovation, and aligning product development with customer and market needs

Gustavo Grande

Head Of Innovation

Port of Miami

Gustavo Grande drives innovation at PortMiami. He founded a logistics and international business consulting firm, serving clients in Latin America in differents areas such as Import/Export operations, finance, and compliance. After successfully selling his company, he decided to leverage his experience as an entrepreneur to connect, guide, and challenge aspiring founders and innovators in the process of testing, launching, and validating their business model through technology, agile methodologies and customer-centric solutions. As Head of Innovation, he drives strategic initiatives to establish PortMiami as the hemisphere’s leading port for sustainability, resiliency, and economic impact.

Tanner Green

CEO

Ox

Ron Greene

EVP Intelligence, Risk, I&R

Overhaul

Ronald Greene brings over 25 years of experience in the security and risk management industry, with a specialized focus on cargo theft mitigation. With degrees in Engineering, Economics, and a Master’s in Business Administration, Ronald combines his technical knowledge with practical expertise to tackle the complexities of supply chain security. Throughout his career, Ronald has been dedicated to developing effective risk management strategies. At First Advantage Corporation, he worked as a lead consultant, building risk models for global logistics operations and supporting Fortune 50 companies. His hands-on approach and collaborative spirit helped these organizations enhance their security measures significantly. Ronald also spent seven years as the President of FreightWatch International, where he led efforts to improve logistics security on a global scale. His time at FreightWatch was marked by a commitment to innovation and a genuine desire to protect the integrity of supply chains. As a founder and the Executive Vice President of Risk and Intelligence of active supply chain risk management firm, Overhaul, Ronald continues to focus on creating practical, technology-driven solutions for risk management. He takes pride in working alongside a talented team to develop software that helps businesses safeguard their operations and respond effectively to emerging threats

Cody Griggs

VP, Digital Brokerage

C.H. Robinson

Cody Griggs is vice president of digital brokerage at C.H. Robinson, where she leads strategy and product management for the company’s flagship digital platforms: Navisphere® Carrier and Navisphere® Customer. In this role, she ensures millions of loads are executed seamlessly each year, delivering the reliable, tech-enabled experiences that carriers and shippers expect from one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. Her leadership connects innovation with operational excellence, helping C.H. Robinson simplify global supply chains while creating lasting value for customers and carriers alike.

Florent Guillet

VP Global Supply Chain Strategy & Value Acceleration

The Estée Lauder Companies

Florent Guillet-Caillot is Vice President, Value Chain Strategy & Value Acceleration at The Estée Lauder companies. Florent is responsible for leading the development and deployment of the Global Value Chain strategy in alignment with ELC’s respective corporate, brand and regional strategies. He actively engages with regional and sub-function leaders across the Global Value Chain organization, key business stakeholders, and external industry subject matter experts to inform, craft and activate its three-year strategy. He places a strong focus on accelerating the Global Value Chain’s high-priority drivers of growth, ultimately realizing ELC’s global business objectives and creates competitive advantage for ELC and its brands. Additionally, Florent is responsible for driving the strategic agenda and priorities of the “Office of the EVP, Global Value Chain” and the Value Chain Leadership Team. This includes ensuring end-to-end alignment and integration of strategic corporate and functional activities, supporting critical transformation efforts, driving digital acceleration, and partnering with HR, Change and Global Communications on a variety of employee engagement initiatives. He also plays a critical role in coordinating Value Chain due diligence activities for any new brand or business acquisitions. Florent has a wide range of valuable Supply Chain knowledge, global experience and leadership capabilities. He previously served as Plant Manager of ELC’s manufacturing facility in Lachen, Switzerland. He was responsible for overseeing the approximately 250 employee manufacturing sites where he delivered strong enhancements across environmental health and safety (EHS), quality, cost, people and delivery. Florent also initiated and led the Global Supply Chain fragrance strategy focusing on business continuity, agility, cost, innovation and service. Prior to this role, he served as Executive Director, Third-Party Manufacturing Supply Chain and played a vital role in creating an integrated supply chain management process to improve performance across EMEA. Prior to joining ELC in 2016, Florent worked for P&G where he held a variety of sourcing and transformation roles.

Virind Gujral

CEO

EV Bots

Virind has over 30 years of diversified experience across the automotive, transportation, e-commerce, chemical, and steel industries. He is an inquisitive and analytical leader with a passion for autonomous vehicles and technology. Currently, he serves as President and Co-Founder of EV Bots Inc., a company that has developed robots to autonomously charge electric vehicles. He holds MBAs in Marketing, Finance, and MIS, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and a certificate in AI and Business Strategy from MIT. He is also a patent holder.

Divey Gulati

President & Co- Founder

ShipBob

Divey Gulati is the President and co-founder of ShipBob, a global omnifulfillment platform that supports thousands of ecommerce brands with a network of 60+ fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia. Prior to ShipBoB, Divey worked as a consultant at Deloitte, and he holds both an MBA and BS in Computer Engineering from University of Illinois.

Dhruv Gupta

CEO

Drumkit

Dhruv Gupta is the CEO of Drumkit, co-founding it in 2022. He has been passionate about logistics for as long as he can remember. After graduating from Harvard with a degree in Computer Science and Transportation Planning, he founded a Y Combinator backed startup focused on micro-mobility optimization. He then co-founded Megaphone, a non-profit that helped people vote in Milwaukee and Atlanta in the 2020 General Election. He was the first BD hire at Zoba, an early stage startup that optimizes fleet operations.

Maria Gutierrez Penaloza

Managing Partner & Co Founder

Nido Ventures

Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Nido Ventures, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting pre-seed and seed-stage B2B technology startups that are transforming foundational industries across the U.S.-Mexico corridor. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Stanford alumna, Maria has held leadership roles at Tesla and Apple, overseeing global supply chains worth over $800M. She is passionate about advancing infrastructure through technology and amplifying LatAm’s contribution to global innovation.

Dr. Noel Hacegaba

CEO

Port of Long Beach

Dr. Noel Hacegaba is the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, a world leader in supply chain innovation, customer service and environmental sustainability. He is responsible for advancing the Port’s pioneering projects and programs and elevating its leadership position in the global trade arena. Each year, the Port processes nearly 10 million container units carrying $300 billion in goods that power the local, regional and national economy by supporting nearly 3 million jobs. Dr. Hacegaba leads a team of 600 staff and manages an annual budget of $834 million. He also oversees the delivery of a $3.2 billion capital improvement program, the largest of any port in the nation. During his 15-year career at the Port, Dr. Hacegaba has distinguished himself as an industry leader and international expert on global trade, port operations, clean energy, workforce development and supply chain resilience, digitization and decarbonization. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Dr. Hacegaba served as Chief Operating Officer and managed the Port’s day-to-day operations, including Commercial Services, Engineering, Finance and Administration, Planning and Environmental Affairs, Strategic Advocacy and Human Resources. During the pandemic, Dr. Hacegaba directed the Port’s Business Recovery Taskforce, leading efforts to ease supply chain congestion, launch the nation’s first “pop-up” container yard and introduce 24-hour terminal operations in coordination with industry, labor and government partners. Dr. Hacegaba also spearheaded the Port’s CargoNav digital visibility tool, designed to improve cargo visibility, connectivity and data-sharing across the national freight network. In addition, Dr. Hacegaba has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Port’s commercial and financial interests as the lead negotiator in the multibillion-dollar sales of two of its largest terminal assets, Long Beach Container Terminal and Total Terminals International

Dr Wolfgang Hackenberg

CEO

SYNAOS

Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg is CEO and co-founder of SYNAOS, an intralogistics software company based in Hannover, Germany. He studied in Cologne and Beijing, earning his doctorate in logistics monitoring from the Clausthal Technical University. Hackenberg spent ten years at Volkswagen, where he most recently led the shopfloor IT and established the Smart Production Lab. At SYNAOS, he is responsible for the strategic direction and development of the company.

Lance Hackney

COO & Co-Founder

FreshX

Lance Hackney is the co-founder and COO of FreshX, a platform bringing real-time pricing and modern infrastructure to temperature-controlled logistics. With experience across the shipper, carrier, and brokerage sides of transportation, he focuses on innovative and sustainable ways to unlock carrier capacity and build a more resilient, efficient cold supply chain.

Rob Haddock

Transportation Advisor

Albedo Logistics Solutions

Rob is a supply chain innovation leader with decades of operations management experience at The Coca-Cola Company. In his final role, he led all of Coca-Cola North America’s transportation and On Time In Full performance. A current CSCMP board member, Rob specializes in operational excellence and integrated business planning across complex distribution networks.

Marina Hadjipateras

General Partner And Co-Founder

TMV Ventures

Marina Hadjipateras is General Partner and Co-Founder of TMV, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage founders transforming legacy industries such as maritime, logistics, and supply chain, as well as healthcare. Prior to TMV, she served as Vice President of Investor Relations at Dorian LPG, her family’s 200-year-old maritime enterprise, where she led the company’s in-house roadshow, raising $135 million ahead of its successful NYSE debut under the ticker LPG. Marina has been recognized with the NYOT Innovators & Disruptors Award for Venture Capital and named among Lloyd’s List’s Top Ten in Finance, honoring leaders shaping the future of maritime and alternative finance. With a mission to modernize and connect the global maritime and logistics ecosystem, Marina is building TMV into a fund that backs the founders shaping the future of how the world moves.

Will Haraway

Chief Content Officer & Co-Founder

LeadCoverage

Will Haraway has 20 years of executive experience in B2B Technology Marketing. Will is a certified analyst relations practitioner by the Knowledge Capital Group and has helped companies including Manhattan Associates, Aptos, Atlantix Global Systems, American Software, and Rubicon Global improve their brand reputations with marketing results that help increase sale

Agustin Harriague

VP, Logistics & Supply Chain Operational Excellence

Mitsubishi Power Americas

Agustin Harriague is Vice President, Logistics and Supply Chain Operational Excellence at Mitsubishi Power Americas, responsible for the strategy and execution of project logistics, transportation, and warehousing operations across the company’s power generation portfolio. He also leads the supply chain operational excellence team, focusing on governance, process improvement, and digitalization projects across the Power Generation supply chain. With over 20 years of experience, including a decade in senior roles, he drives supply chain transformation with a focus on resilience, innovation, and talent development. Agustin is known for building high-performing teams and pushing logistics strategies to meet the demands of global infrastructure projects. Originally from Argentina and now based in Florida, he holds post-graduate credentials in Supply Chain Management and is a frequent speaker on the future of industrial logistics.

Hash Harshvardhan

Founder/CEO

Nutrispin

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.

Ludwig Hausmann

Senior Partner

McKinsey

Dr. Ludwig Hausmann is a senior partner in the Munich office of McKinsey. He is a leader in the Firm's global Travel, Logistics, and Infrastructure Practice and has more than 15 years of consulting experience in the industry. Ludwig leads strategic, corporate finance, and transformation projects with a focus on airlines and airports, parcel and express, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and shipping. He serves as one of the firm’s lead experts and speakers for the express and air cargo spaces. He has developed McKinsey’s perspectives on the issues of unlocking organic and inorganic growth, and inorganic growth and synergies, profitability, and better capital efficiency across the transport and logistics sectors. Within e-commerce logistics, Ludwig has enhanced McKinsey’s perspectives on new delivery trends, such as same-day, on-demand, e-grocery delivery, cross-border shipping, and e-commerce fulfillment. He has a deep understanding of the need for companies to venture into new business models or markets, supporting European and Asian parcel companies in re-establishing themselves as e-commerce enablers, for example. Prior to joining McKinsey, Ludwig worked at law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in Frankfurt and New York, where he advised transportation clients on all legal aspects of M&A transactions and regular fleet and asset-investment programs.. Furthermore he holds a Ph.D. in aviation law from the University of Bielefeld.

Dan Healy

Co-Founder & COO

Ship Angel

Markus Heinelt

Director Of Air Cargo

Munich Airport

Markus Heinelt is Director Cargo Development at Munich Airport/Flughafen München GmbH in the Aviation division and is responsible for the development of air freight. This business area secures and expands air freight traffic in line with the aviation strategy at Munich Airport. The trained Hamburg forwarding agent and graduate in business administration at University of Regensburg has more than 35 years of experience in the airfreight sector, during which time he has also held various management positions at logistics companies. Markus Heinelt has been working for Munich Airport since the beginning of 2003 and has been the first point of contact and global key account manager for airlines, logistics companies and the shipping industry for several years. In this function, he also represents Munich Airport at various international conferences and trade fairs as well as at the relevant trade associations and working groups (e.g. LBS, BDL / Air Freight).

Paul Hellhake

President & CTO

Rajant

Paul Hellhake is the President, Co-Founder, and Chief Technology Officer of Rajant Corporation, the pioneer in fully mobile wireless networking that can be seamlessly integrated in a variety of industrial and mission-critical environments. A recognized innovator in the field of communications technology, Paul was instrumental in developing Rajant’s patented Kinetic Mesh® networking technology—an adaptive, scalable solution that delivers robust, real-time solutions for mobile operations in mining, defense, logistics, and more. Since co-founding Rajant in 2001, Paul has led the company’s technical vision and product development, working closely with a team of engineers, developers, and systems architects to solve some of the most complex challenges in wireless communications. Under his leadership, Rajant has grown into a global provider of intelligent edge network infrastructure deployed in more than 80 countries. Before Rajant, Paul founded ROI Computer Services, a technology integration firm with a distinguished client base. He later co-founded FutureVision of America Corp., where he helped develop the nation’s first commercial ATM-switched, fiber-to-the-curb network—later acquired by Bell Atlantic. He also served as CTO of TelQuest Satellite Systems, which was acquired by MCI. A holder of multiple U.S. patents—including one for an Interactive Broadband Multimedia System—Paul has been featured in publications such as Discover, Interactive Week, and Science, and appeared on media outlets including CNN and PBS. He earned a B.S. from Penn State University and an M.B.A. in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.

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.

Jacob Hennessey-Rubin

Executive Director

NY Robotics

After a life as a furniture maker, Jacob worked for the Autodesk Technology Centers developing global programs for customer engagement, business development and partnerships. After relocating to New York, Jacob further focused his efforts on supporting emerging technologies in manufacturing by joining ITAC — the NYC MEP — followed by a startup, building an advanced control platform for robotics, which led to the creation of New York Robotics, a non-profit supporting and empowering the robotics ecosystem.

Sergio Hernández Tamez

Corporate Human Capital Director

Trayecto

Sergio Hernandez is the Corporate Human Capital Director at Trayecto, with over 40 years of experience in Human Capital. Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, in 1961, he has led the Human Resources function since 1982 with a strong conviction that HR plays a key role as a driver of change, an empathetic leader for employees, an expert in talent management tools, and a strategic partner aligned with business and stakeholder needs. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology from UANL, a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development from UDEM. He is a Certified Coach (Dhune & Associates). He has served as an Evaluator for the Nuevo León Competitiveness Award and has been a professor at UANL for over 25 years. In 2023, he received the Nuevoleonés Award in Psychology for his professional contributions

Will Heywood

Chief Customer Officer

DHL Supply Chain

Will Heywood is Chief Customer Officer (CCO) of DHL Supply Chain in North America, where he leads the region’s growth and customer relationship strategies and oversees Marketing, Business Development and Solutions Design. He also sits on the Supply Chain Division’s North America Board. Prior to this role, Will served as Vice President of Strategy, Marketing, and Product Development for 6 years. He has been at DHL since 2003

Rachel Holt

Partner

Construct Capital

Rachel Holt is Co-founder and General Partner of Construct Capital, an early stage venture firm investing in extraordinary entrepreneurs who are connecting, automating, and transforming the foundational industries of our society. These sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, logistics, drive half our economy’s GDP yet lack advanced technology and are failing to meet customer expectations. Before Construct, Rachel spent over 8.5 years at Uber and was a long time member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. She began as one of the company’s first 30 employees and her role quickly expanded to running the US & Canada Rides business in addition to Global Marketing and Brand, and Customer Operations, which represented nearly half of Uber's bookings, and just under half of the employees. Rachel then led the company's New Mobility organization, which included the JUMP eBike and eScooter businesses as well as running Uber's Incubator which funds and develops new products and services on Uber platform. Throughout her time at Uber, Rachel managed almost every function from operations and marketing to engineering, product, and data science. Rachel began her career at Bain & Company. She graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College as a 4-year All-American tennis player and earned her MBA from Stanford University, where she was an Arjay Miller Scholar. She was featured on Fortune’s 40 under 40 and was named by Fast Company as One of the Most Creative People in Business. Rachel is a native New Yorker, and Mom of 3.

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

Founder, Co-CEO

System Loco

Souroush Honary is a veteran innovator with nearly 20 years of experience across data analytics, logistics, and electronics. As Founder and Co-CEO of System Loco, he has led the company to global recognition in supply chain visibility, leveraging Edge-AI to connect IoT sensors into intelligent, self-collaborating systems that deliver real-time control and insight. Frustrated by the chaos of modern logistics, Souroush launched System Loco to bring clarity and predictability to global supply chains. Under his leadership, the company has become a trusted innovator, helping organizations worldwide optimize operations, reduce risk, and turn data into actionable outcomes. Prior to System Loco, Souroush served as CEO of HW Communications (UK), where he led advanced wireless communications and positioning initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. With a strong history of building cross-functional teams, he remains committed to turning breakthrough technology into market success and was recently recognized as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025

Russel Hoppes

VP, Solutions & Delivery

Locus

A seasoned supply chain and logistics leader with over 20 years of experience, Russell has successfully driven large-scale transformation across complex, enterprise supply chain environments. Prior to joining Locus, Russell spent two decades at UPS, where he gained deep, hands-on experience operating and optimizing one of the world’s most sophisticated logistics networks. At Locus, he leads Solutions and Delivery, working closely with global customers to turn complex logistics challenges into practical, high-impact implementations using automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making.

Chris Hudtwalcker

Head Of Innovation

Port of Miami

Christopher leads PortMiami's Office of Innovation, testing new technologies and bringing together stakeholders in the Miami supply chain. Following a career in legislation and politics, Chris transitioned to the Port industry in 2022. In addition to leading innovation for the Port, Chris also works on business initiatives including contract negotiations, procurement, and project management.

Tyler Hughes

CTO + Co-Founder

Vizion

Tyler is a highly experienced engineering manager and technical lead, including positions at Netflix, ClearMetal, Freestone International, YouEye and other companies. In late 2018, Tyler partnered with Kyle Henderson to launch Vizion, where he currently holds the position of co-founder and leads a team of product and engineering professionals who are building best-in-class container tracking and supply chain visibility solutions. ‍ Throughout his career, Tyler has focused on providing servant leadership at each of the organizations where he has worked. He is passionate about building impactful products for web, mobile and desktop, while also building teams that successfully move projects from a vision to a reality. Tyler’s interest and belief in APIs to power applications is a large part of why Vizion is an API-first solution for cargo owners, freight forwarders, logistics service providers and others in the supply chain industry.

Glyn Hughes

Director General

TIACA

Glyn has been involved in Air Cargo for over 43 years having started his career with British Caledonian in the UK.  He joined IATA in 1991 and become IATA's Global Head of Cargo in June 2014.  In February 2021, Glyn joined TIACA as its first Director general where he works with the Board to deliver the organization's vision for a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry that embraces modern technologies and practices, to sustainably serve trade and social development worldwide.  Priority areas include safety, security, sustainability, digitalization and innovation.  He is dedicated to developing collaborative relationships and is a firm believer in supporting the next generation of industry leaders and innovators.

Víctor Hugo Durán Alonso

Director Of International Logistics & Foreign Trade

Grupo Axo

Joshua Hunt

Chief, Futures & Experimentation Division

USTRANSCOM

Mr. Josh Hunt is a Logistics Management Specialist acting as the Futures and Experimentation Division Chief for USTRANSCOM (J7-X). He is responsible for assessing the future strategic environment and the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise and Joint Petroleum Enterprise 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 for Military Sealift Command. During this time, he acted as a sealift subject matter expert 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) modernization. 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, 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.

Bernadette Hunter

Chief Revenue Officer

ReturnBear

Bernadette Hunter is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Co-founder of ReturnBear, where she leads global revenue strategy and growth for the company’s cross-border returns software and reverse logistics network. She brings 20 plus years of experience across logistics, sales, and marketing, with leadership roles spanning Microsoft, Meta, and Yahoo, and previously served as VP of Sales and Partnerships at FlavorCloud, driving go to market and revenue expansion in international shipping. Known for blending technical fluency with customer -first strategy, Bernadette helps retailers turn domestic and international returns into a faster, more profitable, and more sustainable part of ecommerce.

David Huskisson

Head Of Enterprise Transformation

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

David Huskisson leads Enterprise Transformation for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, where he unifies strategy and execution across a $3.7B revenue portfolio. David oversees critical technical and operational programs, including the S/4 HANA migration, Kinaxis supply chain planning integration, and the deployment of commercial AI and sales automation tools. Prior to his current mandate, David served as Vice President of Distribution, Customer Experience, and Planning. In that role, he led several network optimization, technology integration and efficiency efforts that significantly contributed to the $200M in cost reductions across the SMG supply chain. He also served as Vice President of Distribution for the Hawthorne Gardening Company, a subsidiary of SMG. David's career includes nearly nine years of progressive leadership at Anheuser-Busch InBev. He has been with Scotts Miracle-Gro since 2021

Maanav Iyengar

CEO & Co-Founder

Retina Robotics

Maanav Iyengar is the co-founder and CEO of Retina Robotics, leading the company's vision, growth, and operations. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Robotics Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and spent several years as a researcher exploring augmented and virtual reality for human-robot interaction in nursing assistance settings. His work focused on designing intuitive operator interfaces and teleoperation systems, which inspired the creation of WAM™, Retina's flagship product. WAM is a compact, plug-and-play robotic device that mounts to any existing forklift or material handling vehicle. Using computer vision and AI, WAM tracks any type of inventory at all times, with or without a label, and eliminates the need to manually scan, validate, or audit inventory ever again.

Leila Jalai

Chief Supply Chain Officer

David Yurman

Leila Jalai currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Planning & Inventory Management at David Yurman. Previously, she held the position of Senior Vice President of Global End-to-End Planning & Go-to-Market at Under Armour, where her responsibilities spanned End-to-End Global Planning, Pricing, and Inventory Management. As the head of Go-to-Market, she oversaw the execution of Under Armour's market strategy, ensuring alignment between product and marketing for a cohesive brand experience. Prior to her tenure at Under Armour, Leila spent nearly a decade at the Estee Lauder companies, leading Retail Planning & Replenishment for the North America region. Before that, she accumulated a decade of experience at Accenture in the Supply chain and Retail practice, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to develop innovative solutions aimed at maximizing profits and streamlining operations. Leila earned her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Debrup Jana

Regional DCOM Supply Chain Manager

Mars Snacking

Debrup Jana is a technology-driven and strategic digital commerce leader with deep expertise in launching and scaling innovative digital growth models, transforming omnichannel experiences, and optimizing customer-focused supply chains and last-mile logistics. Currently at MARS, Debrup is responsible for scaling new digital fulfillment models, launching a digital commerce-focused product portfolio, and elevating customer service across digital channels. Prior to joining MARS, Debrup held pivotal senior-level digital commerce supply chain roles at Amazon and Gartner, where he partnered with leading retailers and consumer brands to architect and implement forward-thinking digital commerce supply chain strategies. Debrup is passionate about digital commerce as a key driver for brands to expand globally, strengthen their digital presence, and gain valuable customer insights—ultimately fueling greater market reach, engagement, and revenue growth.

Nitin Jayakrishnan

CEO & Co-Founder

Freehand

Nitin Jayakrishnan is the co-founder and CEO of Freehand (formerly Pando), where he works at the frontier of AI, supply chains, and enterprise decision-making. Over the past decade, Nitin has partnered closely with global shippers, logistics providers, and procurement leaders in F1000 enterprises to tackle one of the hardest problems in supply chains: not the lack of data, but the absence of shared context across systems, teams, and decisions. His work has consistently focused on how complex spend and operational decisions are actually made through contracts, exceptions, precedents, and human judgment that rarely live in one place. The company's production-grade AI systems are used by large enterprises to automate sourcing, audit, and payments, moving beyond analytics to systems that could reason, decide, and act in live operations. Those experiences now inform a broader point of view on what AI needs to work reliably at scale. At Manifest 2026, Nitin explores the supply chain context graph and why it is emerging as the missing infrastructure for AI success. His keynote intends to connect real-world volatility, fragmented enterprise systems, and the limitations of software-as-you-know-it to a new architectural approach that enables AI to move from insight to execution.

Sara Jensen

Co-Founder

Hugh & Grace

Sara Jensen is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hugh & Grace, a science-backed wellness company delivering high-performance, hormone-supportive products for preventative health. Inspired by a 14-year personal journey with unexplained infertility, Sara helped launch a category-defining brand that’s transforming how people support their hormone health through high-performance formulations, education, and community. Hugh & Grace has been awarded 2025's Most Transformative Company and Fastest Growing Impact Company by Real Leaders, and one of the Fastest Growing Companies in California. The brand has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and International Business Times for its disruptive approach to wellness, sustainability, and social impact. At Manifest 2026, Sara will share how authentic storytelling, thoughtful innovation, and mission-driven entrepreneurship can redefine consumer trust—and scale impact globally.

Todd Jensen

Logistics Management Specialist, Innovations And Initiatives Branch

USTRANSCOM

Mr. Todd Jensen is a Logistics Management Specialist assigned to United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) J4-L’s Innovations and Initiatives Branch. In this role, he is responsible for acting as the Department of War (DoW) lead proponent for In-Transit Visibility (ITV), DoW lead functional proponent for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and the sustainment process owner for technology implementation, improvement, and modernization of Automated Identification Technology and ITV. Prior to this position, Mr. Jensen was an active duty Air Force Colonel and Logistics Readiness Officer, serving as the Commander, 7th Mission Support Group, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. In that position, he commanded six diverse squadrons responsible for installation civil engineering, security, supply, transportation, fuels, contracting, communications, family support, food, education and recreational services. That position provided critical installation support to a community of 14,000 members assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing, 317 Airlift Wing and 16 associate units to ensure deployable warfighting forces in support of global engagement taskings. Mr. Jensen was commissioned as an Air Force officer in May of 1998 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program, Detachment 020 at the University of Arizona. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Arizona, a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master of Science Degree in Logistics from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has commanded two squadrons and served in various Wing, Major Command and Joint leadership roles from Flight through Squadron Command and Combatant Command Headquarters levels. Colonel Jensen has deployed worldwide in support of Operations NORTHERN and SOUTHERN WATCH, ALLIED FORCE, ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERANT RESOLVE and FREEDOM’S SENTINAL.

Josh Jewett

Operating Partner

NewRoad Capital Partners

Josh Jewett, operating partner at NewRoad Capital Partners and former Chief Information Officer at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, has joined its Strategic Advisory Council. Jewett brings extensive experience in retail technology strategy to FourKites’ advisory council, where he will provide strategic guidance on product innovation and market expansion. During his eighteen-year tenure as CIO at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, Jewett transformed the IT function and deployed advanced technical solutions to enable growth and new business models. In his current role at NewRoad Capital Partners, an SEC-registered investment firm focused on Supply Chain & Logistics and Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods sectors, Jewett performs pre-investment due diligence, provides strategic guidance, and brokers industry contacts for portfolio companies. Jewett’s leadership has been recognized by multiple industry organizations. He was named “CIO of the Year, Strategic Impact” by RIS News in 2013 and chosen as CIO of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal that same year.

Niraj Jha

Sr. Director Of Logistics- Southwest

Niagara Bottling

Niraj Kumar Jha is Senior Director of Logistics at Niagara Bottling, where he leads large-scale supply-chain and operations programs impacting a national network of 50+ manufacturing facilities. With a background in marine engineering , factory operations and supply chain, he's been an execution focused executive with a breadth of experience across multiple facets of Manufacturing and Supply chain. His current role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, logistics, and applied AI, translating frontier technologies into measurable operational outcomes for an nation wide supply chain. Niraj is also an emerging thought leader and keynote speaker featured on the World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence platform, where he contributes research on AI-enabled manufacturing and human-centric operations.

Brynne Johnson

Sr Director, Supply Chain Logistics

Shearer’s Snacks

Brynne Johnson, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Logistics, leads Shearer's Foods supply chain strategy for scheduling, customer service, warehousing, and transportation. In the last 3.5 years leading the transportation team, she has increased total shipments by 28%, maintained spot bidding , and decreased contracted rates by 30% during the RFP process. During this time, she has also partnered with executive leadership team to develop and deploy strategic business plans to improve service and made direct reports’ personal and professional development a priority to prepare her team for the continued growth of the business.

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.

Daniel Johnson

CEO & Founder

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.

Will Johnson

AVP, Chief Special Agent

BNSF

Chief Will Johnson has twenty-eight years of law enforcement experience and serves as the Chief Special Agent and Assistant Vice President of the BNSF Railway Police Department. BNSF Railway is one of the largest railroad companies in North America, operating in 28 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Before joining BNSF Railway, Chief Johnson served eight years as the Arlington, Texas, Chief of Police, leading a team of nearly 1,000 employees. Under Chief Johnson's leadership, APD earned national recognition as a premier law enforcement agency in the United States for promoting community policing, procedural justice, and protecting the civil rights of all people. Chief Johnson serves on the Executive Board for the IACP, after serving as a member of the Board of Directors, and chairs the IACP Police Professional Standards, Ethics, and Image Committee. Previously Chief Johnson served as an elected Vice President for IACP, as chair of the IACP Human and Civil Rights Committee, and served on the IACP Financial Review Committee. He is a lifetime member of the Major Cities Chiefs Association and served as an executive board member from 2019 to 2020. Chief Johnson currently serves on executive boards for the Texas Police Chiefs Association and the Alliance for Children in Tarrant County, Texas.

Brannon Jones

Venture Partner

Alley Corp

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.

Ryan Joyce

CEO

Genlogs

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.

Samantha Kane

Director Of Planning & Operations

Canopy

Samantha Kane manages planning, inventory, and fulfillment at Canopy, a home wellness brand, where she helped the company handle fourfold demand growth by implementing real-time inventory and order visibility. Samantha previously led demand planning at No7 Beauty Company and at Walgreens. She holds an MBA from DePaul University.

Frank Kantner

CSCO, US

IKEA

Frank Kantner is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for IKEA U.S., where he oversees the availability of goods and services for one of IKEA’s largest global markets. He leads a network of 12 logistics units spanning more than 8.5 million square feet, along with the teams responsible for integrating supply, distribution, and final-mile delivery across the U.S. Prior to this role, Frank served as the Country Customer Fulfillment Manager for IKEA Belgium, where he delivered a four-fold increase in e-commerce sales, optimized national fulfillment operations, and led a major redesign of the logistics organization in the country. Over a 15-year career across Belgium, France, Germany, and the U.S., Frank has driven large-scale network transformations, advanced automation initiatives, and multimillion-euro logistics investments. His work has empowered many fantastic IKEA co-workers to improve customer experience, strengthen service agility, and deliver measurable cost and performance gains across complex supply and fulfilment ecosystems. He holds a degree in History and Political Science from Shippensburg University.

Anders Karlborg

EVP, Manufacturing, Logistics & Operational Excellence

Vertiv

Anders Karlborg is responsible for global operations driving enterprise-wide processes and best practice alignment since August 2023. He collaborates with all regions, lines of business, finance, and procurement to enhance Vertiv’s manufacturing and logistics capability to better leverage the company’s global footprint. Anders has been with Vertiv since 2018, leading the transformation of regional operations in Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. He was our SVP, Americas Operations and Global Channel from August 2022 to July 2023; Sr. VP, Global Channel Operations from July 2021 to July 2022; VP, Operations & Supply Chain, Asia Pacific & EMEA from January 2020 to July 2021; and Vice President, Operations, Asia Pacific from September 2018 to December 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience in top tier manufacturing and technology companies. His career begun in Sweden in 1987 as an industrial engineer for Volvo Components. In 1998 he joined Ericsson in Sweden where later he was assigned supply chain leadership roles in China and the Middle East. Prior to joining Vertiv, he was Operations Vice President in the Huawei Head office in China since 2008 and later he covered the same position in ZTE China head office from 2015 till 2018. He earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Lulea, Sweden.

Jennifer Karpus-Romain

Executive Director

Transportation Marketing & Sales Association

Jennifer Karpus-Romain is the Executive Director of the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA), the only nonprofit dedicated to advancing marketing and sales professionals in transportation and logistics. She oversees the strategy, growth, and operations of the organization, working in partnership with a dynamic Board of Directors made up of senior industry leaders. An experienced speaker and moderator in the transportation and logistics sector, Karpus-Romain is passionate about driving conversations around marketing, sales, and the future of the industry. Outside of TMSA, she has served on the Board for the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, in various roles including the Board Presidency. Her career also includes roles such as director of marketing at a technology firm, founder of a content development firm, and adjunct professor at Cuyahoga Community College, where she taught digital marketing and social media strategy. She also has a background in publishing and communications

Kevin Kassekert

CEO

Vulcan Forms

Kevin brings over 25 years of leadership in high-tech and high-volume manufacturing. Before joining VulcanForms, he served as COO of Redwood Materials and held senior roles at Tesla, scaling U.S. production and supply chains.

Aadil Kazmi

VP GenAI

Infios

Aadil Kazmi is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur, currently serving as Head of Artificial Intelligence at Infios, a global leader in intelligent supply chain execution. In this role, he spearheads the development of AI-native solutions that unify and optimize supply chain workflows, driving innovation in agentic AI, predictive orchestration, and cross-pillar intelligence. Prior to joining Infios, Aadil Kazmi served as Co-Founder and CEO of Normal AI, where he focused on building adaptive AI systems designed to transform enterprise automation. His work at Normal AI centered on agentic intelligence and predictive orchestration, laying the groundwork for scalable, self-learning technologies in complex business environments. Before that, he co-founded Swyft, a Shopify-backed logistics startup that redefined last-mile delivery through an asset-light model. Under his leadership, Swyft raised $20 million from top-tier investors including Forerunner Ventures and Inovia Capital, while Aadil was included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 – Retail & Ecommerce list in 2022.

Brian Kempisty

Founder

Port X Logistics

Brian Kempisty is the founder of Port X Logistics who handles drayage, transloading, and trucking across the United States. Port X was founded in October of 2017 with an emphasis on Culture, Service, Tech, and trucks. He has been credited with building several brand in the logistics space and in 2022 was named an Earnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year regional award winner

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.

Dan Keto

President And CTO

Easy Metrics

A Distinguished Graduate in Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy and Graduate of Harvard Business School, Dan spent his naval career working for the National Security Agency as a Russian linguist and Cryptologic Officer. Dan co-founded Easy Metrics Inc. in 2012 where he serves as President and Chief Technology Officer. Prior to Easy Metrics, Dan was the co-founder of Integrated Management Systems, a distribution outsourcing company. Dan has extensive experience in business process and information systems development. He is a published author and guest lectures at the University of Washington Evans School on Performance Management and Strategic Knowledge Management

Amir Khoshniyati

Vice President

Wiliot

Amir Khoshniyati has produced a track record of success and exceeding results in high-volume hardware manufacturing, deployment of advanced technology and facilitating fast-paced growth. Mr. Khoshniyati is currently Vice President for Wiliot driving the channel GTM, marketing initiatives and Ambient IoT ecosystem of partners. Prior to this he was the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Identiv IoT. Mr. Khoshniyati also was the Head of NFC Business at Avery Dennison following the successful acquisition of Smartrac for €225 Million in March of 2020. He is a leading stakeholder for IoT, BLE and NFC technology globally and previously served on the NFC Forum Board defining standards, processes and leads the adoption of the technology in this IoT era. Mr. Khoshniyati was recognized for the design of four value-add solutions that are key modules within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Product Stack. Mr. Khoshniyati has a strong passion in assisting the youth in the Southern California Community and frequently gives back through his organization; Gentlemen of Orange County.

Mitch Kinney

Director Of Global Transportation

Unilever Prestige

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John Kirkman

Senior Managing Director, Supply Chain

CBRE

As a Senior Managing Director and CBRE's Supply Chain Advisory Leader, John Kirkman brings over 20 years of experience guiding clients through complex supply chain challenges. John leads CBRE’s Supply Chain and Logistics services, focusing on strategic client pursuits, solution design, business development and thought leadership across the business. His extensive expertise includes supply chain consulting, inventory optimization, network strategy and transformation across global markets. Prior to joining CBRE, John served as the Fulfillment Lead for Accenture’s Supply Chain Connected Solutions practice, where he led over 60 practitioners and managed the operations, finances, growth targets and resources. His leadership resulted in numerous engagements with Fortune 500 clients undertaking supply chain initiatives. John lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and two sons. He attended The George Washington University where he studied Operations Research.

Lee Klaskow

Senior Analyst - Transportation And Logistics

Bloomberg Intelligence

Joe Klecha

Chief Nuclear Officer

The Nuclear Company

With more than 30 years of experience in commercial and military nuclear operations, Joe Klecha serves as Chief Nuclear Officer of The Nuclear Company, which is deploying reactors across America to address the country’s surging energy demand. Klecha has managed projects valued at over $35 billion and led teams of over 11,000. At Southern Company, he oversaw the construction of Vogtle units 3&4, the first successful nuclear power plant deployment in the United States in decades. He built and led the team that resurrected the Vogtle projects after being halted due to cost overruns and program mismanagement. Klecha also served as fleet operations director for Duke Energy, overseeing the operation and management of six nuclear power stations. He began his career in the Navy, leading operations of a nuclear reactor, steam propulsion plant, and as the top enlisted leader of a one-of-a-kind deep submergence nuclear research submarine. He received seven Navy Achievement Medals.

Jennifer Kobus

DVP, Supply Chain Global Logistics

REI

Jen Kobus, DVP of Supply Chain at REI, is a forward-thinking leader celebrated for her ability to drive innovation and operational excellence across a range of industries. With a career that includes influential roles at Ulta Beauty, UCI-FRAM AutoBrands, and Dean Foods, Jen has earned a reputation for transformative leadership and deep cross-functional expertise. She pairs strategic vision with a people-first philosophy, cultivating supply chains that are not only agile and efficient but also rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. Her leadership style is defined by mentorship, continuous improvement, and building strong partnerships throughout the supply chain ecosystem. Jen’s dedication to advancing the industry is reflected in her active involvement on Step Up’s Midwestern Board and Georgetown University’s Supply Chain Management Advisory Board. Her impact has been widely recognized—she was named #61 on the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain 2025, honored as a 2025 Pros to Know, and listed among the Top 50 Supply Chain & Procurement Professionals—solidifying her standing as a respected and influential voice in the field

Andre Kodanov

CEO & Founder

Fr8bot

With over two decades of experience in the logistics industry, I’ve built a proven track record in driving business growth, developing high-performing teams, and implementing scalable solutions across international and domestic supply chains. My expertise spans truckload, warehousing, intermodal, and expedite freight, where I’ve specialized in designing and executing tailored strategies to meet critical customer needs. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building operational infrastructure and service programs from the ground up, transforming challenges into opportunities for efficiency and profitability. Recognizing the inefficiencies and fragmentation within the expedite and drayage markets, I launched FR8BOT, an AI-powered freight platform designed to redefine how time-critical shipments move across North America. By leveraging advanced automation, real-time visibility, and seamless integrations, FR8BOT bridges the gap between technology and logistics, enabling customers to solve their most complex supply-chain challenges with speed, transparency, and trust. This venture represents not just the evolution of my career, but a mission to empower the industry with smarter, data-driven solutions built for the future of freight

Wilco Koers

Vice President

SAMSUNG SDS

Andy Kohm

CEO & Founder

SCIP

Andy Kohm is the founder and chief executive officer of SCIP (Supply Chain Intelligence Platform), a cutting-edge supply chain intelligence platform. Prior to SCIP, Andy built his career in medical device research and development. He holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and spent over a decade designing and leading R&D teams in early and growth-stage medtech companies. During that period, he earned more than 30 issued patents, bringing deep technical rigor and a hands-on engineering mindset to every project. While earning an MBA from The Wharton School, he launched his first startup to address frustrations around data gaps, vendor quality and the inability of traditional tools to support informed decision-making. He transitioned into software and construction technology startups, sharpening his understanding of supply chain challenges and the broken or incomplete data flows underlying them.

Ilhan Kolko

President & Managing Director

Aviro360

Ilhan Kolko is the President and Managing Director of Aviro360, where he has led the company for the past year, driving product strategy, commercial growth, and operational scale for its AI-powered automated gate and yard visibility platform. He is a seasoned full-stack technology and business leader with more than 20 years of experience in building and scaling enterprise software and hardware platforms across transportation, logistics, and industrial markets. Prior to Aviro360, Ilhan served as Chief Product Officer and President of North America at ProGlove, overseeing global product engineering and strategy during a period of hyper-growth that culminated in a private equity acquisition by Nordic Capital. Earlier, he spent nearly a decade at Echo Global Logistics, leading product, and innovation functions as the company scaled into a multi-billion-dollar, tech-forward 3PL. Ilhan holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an M.S. in Marketing Analysis from DePaul University

Krenar Komoni

Tive

Founder & CEO

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.

Nick Konen

VP Of Strategic Development

Hillwood, a Perot Company

Marko Kovacevic

Managing Director

Digital Supply Chain Institute

Marko Kovacevic, Managing Director, is a respected voice in international decision- making circles. Marko provides strategic leadership and advice and supports organizations to help them achieve their fullest potential. Marko is founder of Signet World, a privately‐held business transformation and growth company where he spearheads major strategic transformations initiatives and their integration for clients on global market. Previously, as CEO and General Manager for Trizma Smart Sourcing, Marko led the company’s U.S, European and international business development efforts while at the same time transforming the company’s added value services, implementing process improvement initiatives, and creating effective product development systems. Earlier in his career, Marko rose through the ranks of two international NGOs: the Atlantic Treaty Association as its youth Executive Vice-President and as Vice-President of the Atlantic Association of Young Political Leaders. He launched his career at the Atlantic Council of Serbia where he served as Executive Director. Marko also serves on several professional Boards and Strategic Advisory Committees including the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, Fidelis World, and the Serbian Blockchain Initiative. Marko is a Harvard Business School graduate where he completed the OPM executive management program as 52nd Generation. He holds a Masters in International Business (MIB) from Grenoble Ecole de Management and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of Belgrade.

Pinar Kucukyilmaz

Director, Continuous Improvement

FreshDirect

Pinar Kucukyilmaz, MBA, is a dynamic and results-driven executive leader with over 15 years of experience in business strategy, corporate development, product innovation, and transformation initiatives. Her expertise spans industries including food and beverage, grocery retail, technology, healthcare, furniture, wholesale, manufacturing, retail, automation, and importing. Pinar brings a unique blend of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial experience, excelling in international acquisitions, product development, and navigating complex business challenges. As Director of Continuous Improvement at FreshDirect, she leads high-impact transformation initiatives, optimizing supply chain operations through ML-driven NPS initiatives, automation, technology advancements, and cross-functional collaboration. With a track record of delivering multimillion-dollar improvements through process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and the systematic development of new service offerings, Pinar has positioned herself as a key voice in business and operational transformation. Passionate about the intersection of supply chain innovation, business strategy, entrepreneurship, cross-functional collaboration, and consumer-driven transformation, Pinar helps organizations break silos, integrate real-time customer feedback into operations, and drive measurable improvements in both business and supply chain performance. With extensive consulting experience and expertise in growth strategy, business transformation, and change management, she has successfully guided organizations through complex strategic initiatives. A firm believer in developing talent and fostering communication from the C-suite to frontline teams, Pinar is a key influencer in the evolving business and supply chain landscape, frequently engaging with industry peers to share insights on strategic growth, customer-centric transformation, and operational excellence

Matt Kulp

EVP & Managing Partner

St. Onge

With over 28 years of experience in facilities auditing and planning, equipment specification and justification, work standards, operations training, and project management within high volume distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers, Mr. Kulp has also served in the role of EVP and Managing Partner of St. Onge Company since 2017. He is an active member of the Material Handling Industry organization and serves on several of their member groups, including The Robotics Group, the Solutions Community Group, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Matt is a frequent speaker at the MHI annual conventions ProMat and Modex.

Sebastian Kunze

Director – Pricing & Inventory Management

Delta Cargo

As Director Pricing & Revenue Management for Delta Cargo, Sebastian is responsible for core commercial airline functions to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive end to end customer experience and revenue lifecycle improvements. Sebastian is a challenge seeking, technology, and data driven aviation leader with comprehensive industry acumen and a forward - thinking entrepreneurial vision. With extensive international experience in commercial and operational ai rline roles, he has a proven track record to lead global teams, drive organizational change, and master complexity in ever changing dynamic global markets. Sebastian holds a Bachelor in Aviation Management of the University of Applied Sciences Bonn, German y and MBA of the University of Maastricht, Netherlands.

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.

Jeff Lander

Director, Global Logistics Engineering

Moderna

Jeff has over a decade of experience in cold chain distribution within the pharmaceutical industry and is currently the Director of Global Logistics Engineering at Moderna. During his time at Moderna, Jeff has been instrumental in supporting the commercial distribution of over a billion doses of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine worldwide. Some areas of specialization for him include the creation of a global shipping validation framework, cold chain stability design for finished products, temperature monitoring / shipment visibility and serving as an SME during regulatory inspections and audits for cold chain distribution topics. Prior to Moderna, Jeff was a senior consultant at Lean Biologix and Cold Chain Manager at Accutech Packaging, where he was responsible for the life cycle management and implementation of cold chain packaging across global CMO/3PL sites.

Daphna Langer

CEO

Just Voltify

Daphna Langer is the Co-founder and CEO of Voltify, a technology startup focused on decarbonizing the freight rail industry. In less than 2 years, Voltify is already collaborating with the largest global rail companies with over $40M in contracts. Daphna is a successful serial entrepreneur; she launched her first business at age 9 and has been building ever since. Prior to her entrepreneurial career, Langer served as an officer in elite tech units. Her leadership and innovation were recently recognized with her inclusion on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list of North America

Claire Larsen

CEO

Vamo Delivery

"Claire Larsen is the CEO and co-founder of Vamo Delivery, a fast-growing B2B cold chain delivery platform transforming how businesses handle time-sensitive logistics. A Brigham Young University graduate and lifelong entrepreneur at heart, Claire launched Vamo while still in college, originally as an on-demand errand service aimed at helping busy parents, drawing inspiration from her experience as the oldest of three kids. But as the company grew, the market revealed a deeper need: reliable last mile cold chain delivery for businesses. Claire led the pivot, and under her leadership, Vamo has scaled rapidly, covering nearly half the nation in under 1 year to become a trusted partner for companies that rely on precision, speed, and care in every delivery.

Tom Larson

SVP – Enterprise Sales

ITS Logistics

Tom Larson is the Senior Vice President of Sales at ITS Logistics, where he leverages over 20 years of experience and deep expertise in the supply chain industry to drive operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and deliver innovative solutions. Tom is dedicated to helping businesses transform their supply chains into strategic competitive advantages. Before joining ITS Logistics, Tom spent 22 years at C.H. Robinson, advancing from supervisor to Vice President of Retail Sales. During his tenure, he built and led C.H. Robinson's first vertical sales organization, leading the highest-producing sales and revenue teams for four consecutive years. Tom worked closely with key clients, playing a pivotal role in the strategic optimization of their supply chains. Driven by a passion for mentoring and developing teams, Tom’s leadership philosophy is centered on his belief: “Whisper criticism, scream encouragement.” He focuses on fostering positive, supportive environments where team members feel empowered to succeed.

Nick Lazzara

Partner

Randall Partners

Matthew Leffler

Managing Partner

Armchair Attorney, LLC

Matthew M. Leffler is the managing partner of Armchair Attorney, LLC, a boutique law firm in Chicago as well as an adjunct professor at Michigan State University College of Law. Matthew is the host & producer of the Armchair Attorney® podcast. He also serves on the board of Velociti, a leading information technology company supporting the connected supply chain

Ben Leiken

Chief Technology Officer

Arkestro

Passionate about solving massively complex problems with cutting edge technology and an obsession with user-centric design, Ben jumped at the chance to climb aboard the Arkestro rocketship. Ben is responsible for the company’s Product strategy. Prior to joining, Ben spent 5 years in Engineering and Product Management roles at SurveyMonkey, focusing on the company’s Mobile and Enterprise product offerings. Ben holds a BS in Computer Science from Tufts University.

Sacni Leon

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

Logitech

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