Sanjay Aggarwal

Venture Partner

F-Prime

Sanjay Aggarwal is a Venture Partner focused on physical and enterprise AI opportunities. His investments include Seyond (IPO on HKEX), Securonix (acquired by Vista Equity), Mineral Tree (acquired by Global Payments), Snapsheet, MoEngage, Whatfix, Burro, Teleo, Unbox Robotics, and RightHand Robotics. Earlier in his career, Sanjay worked at Devonshire Investors (the private equity group of Fidelity Investments), McKinsey and Company in their US and India offices, and at Berkeley Process Control (acquired by Moog Inc), where he built machine automation systems. Sanjay holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Phillip Akhzar

CEO

Arka

Paul Ancona

Director Of Operations

Uline

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 organisations.

Antione Bennett

Head Of Supply Chain & Transportation Procurement

Gap, Inc

Antione is Sr. Director of Transportation and Supply Chain Procurement and is responsible for leading the global transportation and supply chain procurement organization. Before joining Gap Inc. Antione led Cardinal Health’s National Supplier Diversity initiatives as Enterprise Supplier Diversity Director. Before joining Cardinal Health, Antione was Associate Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at Nationwide Insurance and before that was VP of U.S. Procurement at JP Morgan Chase. Antione served on the boards of the Northern Ohio Minority Supplier Business Council and the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA). Antione earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Cleveland State University and an MBA from Ohio Dominican University. Antione lives in Lewis Center Ohio with his wife Latoya and his two sons AJ and Ashton

Michal Beressi Golomb

CEO

Celleste

I've cooked in a 3-star Michelin kitchen and sat in corporate & VC boardrooms. Both taught me the same thing: ingredients are everything. At Celleste, we're making sure the world never runs out of the most important one by building the world’s first bio-Identical, tree-free cocoa platform. I’m a third-generation "food enthusiast" with an entrepreneurial bug in my DNA. At Celleste, we have uncoupled cocoa from the tree to ensure that the world’s most beloved ingredient survives the collapsing global supply chain. I have spent my career at the intersection of business, unit economics, and deep-tech scale. Before taking the lead at Celleste, I served as the COO of NEOME (The Women’s Venture Capital Investment Club) and COO of the 2B.VC fund. As a certified lawyer with a BA in Finance and the Co-Founder & CEO of the Ag-Tech startup ZICC, which pioneered red-algae innovation. I have spent years mastering the exact intersection of deep-tech innovation and commercial viability. But most importantly, I’m a mother of three, a mentor to impact-driven founders, and a firm believer that the most meaningful work happens when you stop choosing between "doing good" and "doing business

Josh Berger

CEO & President

Maritime Blue

Cesar Borges

COO

Privalia Brazil

Darin Brannan

CEO

Terminal Industries

Darin Brannan is CEO of Terminal Industries, the first AI-native Yard Operating System backed by global logistics leaders, that leverages computer vision and AI to provide a scalable, subscription-based solution that automates and optimizes yard operations for enterprise and mid-market global supply chains. Darin is a proven founder-operator and repeat CEO with a 25+ year track record scaling SaaS and infrastructure platforms from zero to category leadership, resulting in successful IPOs and multi-billion-dollar outcomes. He has raised $1.25B in capital, led 35+ acquisitions, and built three breakout companies: Verio, Web.com, and ClearDATA. Earlier, he spent nearly a decade in leading Silicon Valley VC firms: Norwest Venture Partners, and Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co.; and has since advised and led buy-and-build strategies for PE platforms including Blackstone, Tritium, and Blue Sea Capital

Kelly Breakstone Roth

CEO

Prysmic

Kelly Breakstone Roth is the co-founder and CEO of Prysmic, building self-driving supply chains for consumer brands. Before founding Prysmic, Kelly spent over a decade leading high-stakes $100M+ operations in Israel's Prime Minister's Office. She went on to found The Nopo, a global eCommerce and logistics startup, where she experienced firsthand the operational pain points that inspired Prysmic. Today, Prysmic powers brands across home, beauty, fashion, and CPG, eliminating cost leakage, removing shipment blind spots, preventing stockouts, and closing product gaps, setting a new standard for autonomous supply chain execution.

Sherry Brice

Chief Supply Chain Officer

WK Kellogg Co

Sherry Brice is Chief Supply Chain Officer for WK Kellogg Co. Ms. Brice has more than 25 years of experience in the CPG industry. She joined Kellogg Company in 2012 as part of the Pringles acquisition from P&G and has held numerous Supply Chain roles at Kellogg with increasing responsibility throughout her tenure. Ms. Brice was promoted to Vice President, Global Quality Food Safety and Regulatory in 2020, and was appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer of WK Kellogg Co in 2022. Ms. Brice serves on the KNNX Executive Advisory Board, Boldt board of directors and is affiliated with several other Industry associations, such as the STOP Foodborne Illness as an alliance member. She also serves as Executive Sponsor for the national chapter of BLK+, a Business Employee Resource Group at WK Kellogg Co. Additionally, Sherry is passionate about mentorship, coaching and sponsorship with the company and in the communities where we reside and operate Ms. Brice holds a Bachelor of Science and MBA in Business Management from Stayer University.

Jorge Canedo

Co-Founder & President

Compass 4PL

Lizeth Cárdenas

Head Of Supply Chain

Samsung Electronics Perú

Global Supply Chain executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading planning, logistics, procurement, and international trade within multinational technology companies. She holds an MBA from San Ignacio University, a degree in International Business from San Marcos University, and is a certified Professional Business Coach from Universidad del Pacífico. Known for her strategic vision and ability to build high-performance teams, she has led complex supply chain operations and driven operational excellence in dynamic global environments. She is the founder of Amecomex, a Latin American association bringing together more than 500 women in foreign trade and supply chain, focused on empowering and mentoring women to grow professionally and personally

Burak Cendek

Managing Director

Autotech Ventures

Burak Cendek has worked with more than 200 entrepreneurs over the course of his career. His broad business and technical experience position him as an expert on growth strategies, financial/business modeling and fundraising. As a managing director at Autotech Ventures, Burak oversees investments relating to AI, fintech, robotics and supply chain and logistics. Prior to joining Autotech Ventures, Burak was a junior partner at Revo Capital, investing in B2B SaaS businesses in Europe. Burak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

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

Sree Chenincherry

Head Of Operations

Logitech

Ana Corrales

Chief Operating Officer - Devices & Services Google

Google

Ana Corrales is the Chief Operating Officer for Google’s Devices & Services business. As COO, Ana leads the development process for Google AI devices and services products -- Pixel phones with custom silicon, Pixel ecosystem products, Nest products, Fitbit products, consumer services, all purposely built for the Gemini era -- and manages getting those products into the hands of customers. Ana also drives the end-to-end customer customer experience, IT systems, reliability, compliance, sustainability, and other horizontal capabilities across the entire consumer business. Ana previously led Google Devices and Services’ first party channel growth with the Google Store e-commerce site and the first ever Google retail store. Prior to Google, Ana served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Nest. She also served as Senior Vice President of Product Operations at Cisco Systems. In 2006, Ana co-founded a startup solar company. As the acting CEO, Ana sold the company in 2010. Ana holds several leadership positions across Google. She is a member of the Women@Google board and is an executive sponsor for HOLA, Google’s Latinx Employee Resource Group. She also sits on Google’s Advanced Technology Review Council (ATRC) for AI Principles-related topics, and on the Trust & Compliance Steering Committee. She is a founding member of the Zero100 Advisory Board, a group working towards a Zero Percent Carbon, 100% Digital operations. She sits on the board for Silicon Valley International School and previously served on the board of directors for Watermark, the Bay Area’s largest women leadership organization. She also has advised on digital strategies for a renowned private global luxury fashion house. Ana was named on the Forbes CEO Next list and as one of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business. In 2024, she was recognized as one of Fortune’s 25 Most Powerful Rising Executives. She was also recognized as one of the most influential Latinos in 2022 by Bloomberg Línea, and the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) named her as one of the powerful Latinas. The Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) has recognized her as a top technology executive, and she received an OnCon Icon Award as a Top 50 COO. Ana is known in the industry as a seasoned leader who can successfully grow startup businesses into multi-billion dollar companies. Ana is a native of Costa Rica and earned a Masters of Engineering from Stanford University. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two children.

Kimberley Cramer Malinowski

Head Of Global Logistics

BISSELL Homecare

Kimberley Malinowski serves as Director of Global Inbound Logistics at BISSELL Homecare, where she leads strategies for ocean imports, exports, airfreight, and customs compliance to keep BISSELL's global supply chains moving efficiently. With a career spanning 18+ years in logistics, distribution, planning, and customer supply chain across durable goods and CPG industries, Kimberley brings deep expertise and a passion for operational excellence. She earned her BA in International Business and Spanish from North Central College and an MBA in Marketing and Management from DePaul University. In addition, Kimberley holds two APICS certifications—CPIM and CSCP—underscoring her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Beyond her role at BISSELL, Kimberley is Vice-Chair of NextUp Michigan, where she champions leadership development and inclusion. She is energized by opportunities to lead, mentor, and empower others in the supply chain community.

Christopher Csider

Head Of Global Logistics Control Tower

Sanofi

Chris Csider is a global supply chain leader with 20+ years of operational experience spanning manufacturing, supply chain, and large‑scale transformation programs. He has led major initiatives including omni‑channel modernization, distribution network redesigns, post‑acquisition integration, and end‑to‑end process optimization. Known for his “Learner” and “Discipline” strengths, he excels at diagnosing complex challenges, empowering teams, and turning capability gaps into sustainable performance improvements. As Head of the Global Logistics Control Tower at Sanofi, he is passionate about advancing supply chain maturity and collaborating across the industry to drive operational excellence

Marv Cunningham

Global Head Of Operations Essentials

Prologis

Marv Cunningham is the Global Head of Essentials at Prologis, where he leads the company's integrated platform of warehouse and supply chain solutions designed to help customers simplify operations, scale efficiently and build greater resilience across their fulfillment networks. Through Prologis Essentials, Marv oversees a broad range of operational solutions, including strategy and consulting services, warehouse and operational efficiency assessments, network and capacity planning, warehouse design, material handling equipment, racking and storage, automation and robotics, security, infrastructure, enterprise software, WMS solutions, transportation, labor productivity, move-in/move-out services and end-to-end project management. His work is focused on helping customers solve critical operational challenges through one integrated partner model that combines expertise, execution and flexible financing options. Marv also supports Prologis' Community Workforce Initiative, which helps build talent pipelines for customers while creating career pathways and economic opportunities in the communities where Prologis operates. Marv joined Prologis in 2023 and brings over three decades of executive leadership experience across supply chain, logistics, fulfillment operations, engineering, real estate, capital planning and military service. Prior to Prologis, Marv served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer at GXO Logistics; Chief Supply Chain Officer for Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, and Hudson’s Bay Company; Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ren the Runway; Vice President of Supply Chaib at Target; and held multiple leadership roles at Amazon, where he led large-scale operations, built high-performing teams, and drove innovation across complex global supply chain networks.

Charlie Cunnion

VP Supply Chain & Customer Service

CMPC Forrest Products

Charlie Cunnion is Vice President of Supply Chain and Customer Service at CMPC Forest Products North America, a joint venture between the Kraft Group’s International Forest Products and Santiago Chile based CMPC S.A. He leads teams responsible for end‑to‑end supply chain execution, customer experience, and operational performance across highly dynamic global commodity markets. With more than 15 years of experience in international operations and supply chain leadership, Charlie focuses on turning strategy into results—leveraging technology, data, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive efficiency, resilience, and value creation. His work centers on modernizing supply chains, strengthening partnerships, and navigating complexity in cross‑border environments. Prior to his business career, Charlie served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, an experience that continues to shape his leadership philosophy around accountability, adaptability, and empowered teams. He holds a degree in Economics and Finance from Nichols College and brings a practitioner’s perspective on how people, process, and technology come together to build competitive advantage

Jeff Dangelo

CEO

Fura

Anthony De Francesco

Vice President Of Integrated Supply Chain

INX International Ink Company

Frank Diaz

Chief Supply Chain Officer

MIC Food Group

Frank Diaz is a senior operations, supply chain executive and fractional C-suite advisor who scales complex, high-growth businesses including mid-market and multibillion-dollar organizations. He currently serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer at MIC Food Group, leading a vertically integrated, temperature-controlled supply chain spanning production planning, procurement, inventory management, and fulfillment through third-party transportation, warehousing, and distribution partners. Previously, Frank spent 15 years at the publicly traded international retailer PriceSmart, culminating as Executive Vice President, where he helped scale the company’s global supply chain fourfold to support $4.4B+ in sales

Paige Doherty

Behind Genius Ventures

Founding Partner

Paige Finn Doherty is the Founding Partner of Behind Genius Ventures, where she invests in pre-seed and seed-stage applied AI companies solving real-world problems across manufacturing, supply chain, industrial operations, and vertical software. She previously studied mechanical engineering and computer science, worked at Northrop Grumman on advanced manufacturing systems, and was an early employee at WorkOS. Paige is known for backing “technical storytellers” — founders with deep technical and domain expertise who can build category-defining companies in overlooked markets - and for being one herself. She is also the author of Seed to Harvest, an illustrated book explaining venture capital.

Florian Douetteau

CEO & Co-Founder

Dataiku

Scott Dulany

Chief Operating Officer

Mugsy

Tanja Dysli

Chief Operations Officer

TVH

Harald Emberger

Chief Supply Officer

Reckitt

Harald joined Reckitt as Chief Supply Officer in July 2024 and is responsible for Reckitt’s end-to-end supply chain operations, Procurement and Health & Safety. Harald is a seasoned supply executive who has led multiple large scale supply chain transformation efforts. He brings many years of supply chain leadership across all regions of the globe and has held senior leadership roles at Beiersdorf AG, Unilever and Mars

Nish Embry

Head Of SCPMCOE Innovation & Supply Chain

The Coca-Cola Company

Anthony Firmani

Chief Operations Officer Gaming

Light and Wonder

Anthony Firmani is an operations executive with a passion for building high-performance cultures, fostering a winning mindset, and driving execution that delivers significant business and margin improvements. He is dedicated to developing industry-leading products and exceptional customer experiences, collaborating across organizations to ensure products and services consistently reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer value. With more than 25 years of leadership experience across the gaming, technology, and manufacturing sectors, Anthony brings a practical perspective on operational excellence, supply chain performance, and organizational transformation. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at Light & Wonder, Aristocrat, BlackBerry, and General Electric. Anthony has served on the Advisory Board of the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering and is committed to developing the next generation of engineering and business leaders. He holds an MBA in Strategy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University

Chad Friio

Vice President, Supply Chain Business Development

Loblaw Companies

Will Geiger

Partner

Cerity Partners Ventures

Will Geiger is a Partner at Cerity Partners Ventures, working out of the Los Angeles office. He leads the firm’s industrial manufacturing sector practice, focusing on investments in climate & sustainability, industrial technology, retail & supply chain, and materials science. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Will was a Managing Director at Touchdown Ventures, a pioneer of the “venture capital as a service” model (merged with Cerity Partners). Before that, Will worked in the growth private equity group at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, where he invested in lower-middle-market B2B software companies. He began his venture capital career working for the Gideon Hixon Fund, the venture investment arm of the Hixon family. Will graduated Cum Laude from the University of Southern California with a degree in Environmental Science and received his MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management where he was a Carter Fellow and a Venture Fellow.

Heiko Gerling

Chief Operations Officer

Danone Americas

Heiko Gerling, Chief Operations Officer, Danone Americas: Heiko leads operations across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Uruguay and can speak to supply chain transformation, operational resilience, digital twin activations, manufacturing network optimization, and connecting frontline execution with enterprise strategy to drive sustainable growth at scale. Heiko Gerling was named Chief Operations Officer in June 2025, leading efforts across manufacturing, logistics, customer service, procurement, sales and operations planning, quality and food safety. With more than 10 years of experience at Danone, Heiko first joined the company in 2005 and held a variety of roles in operations for the German business unit through 2013. He returned to Danone in 2021 as Head of Operations for the DACH business unit, later stepping into a global role as Senior Vice President of Global Operations Excellence. Heiko has spent the last 20 + years leading FMCG companies, driving operational excellence and transformation across various industries. In addition to his roles at Danone, Heiko has held various positions in food and beverages including Managing Director of Central & Northeast Europe at Kraft Heinz and Managing Director of Germany, Austria and Poland at Aryzta. Originally from Germany, Heiko earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Cooperative Education, Mannheim. He currently resides in New York

Will Glazener

COO & Co-Founder

Terralytiq

Will is co-founder and COO of Terralytiq, a supplier decarbonization platform for industrial supply chains. His expertise is in climate technologies and net-zero pathways, and focuses on helping procurement teams implement programs to reduce supply chain emissions. Previously, Will was an Associate Partner at McKinsey, where he established the Firm's global decarbonization team and led the Americas region.

Conor Godfrey

CEO & Co-Founder

Dockware

Conor Godfrey is the founder and CEO of Dockware, a freight tech company bringing real-time visibility and accuracy to the dock. Before launching Dockware, Conor served as a Peace Corps volunteer before spending a decade in counterterrorism overseas. He returned to the States in 2020 and settled in Tulsa, OK, where he teamed up with several former SpaceX leaders to build Dockware - grounded in a decade of aerospace precision guiding rockets, measuring structures, and building computer vision systems. Dockware is proudly built and designed in Tulsa, applying the same precision to a new mission: building affordable, advanced technology that actually works for the logistics professionals who move freight.

Keith Goldsmith

CEO

RealCold

Gustavo Grande

Head Of Innovation

PortMiami

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.

Dennis Groseclose

CEO & Founder

TransVoyant

Dennis Groseclose is the founder and CEO of TransVoyant, a company driving autonomic supply chains for its customers. His leadership experience spans senior roles at Fortune 100 companies, founding and building successful companies from scratch through IPO, and as an Officer in the U.S. Air Force and a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Service. Dennis previously served at Lockheed Martin, building and leading the line of business that created, developed, and delivered post 9/11 risk based, real-time intelligence programs for the United States and FVEY National Security Organizations. These programs still provide continuous security across global transportation, logistics and critical infrastructure while ensuring the free flow of commerce. Dennis is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, earned his MBA from Louisiana State University and his MS from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has previously served on the Board of Directors for McLane Advance Technologies, the National Center for Simulation, the Center for Applied Identity Management Research, and the Economic Crime Institute. Dennis is the author of 13 U.S. and International patents.

Ro Gupta

CEO & Managing Director

Woven Capital

Ro Gupta is CEO and Managing Director of Woven Capital, Toyota's $1.6 billion global growth-stage venture fund investing in AI, automation, mobility, and climate technologies. He brings more than 25 years of experience building and scaling technology companies, leading strategic partnerships, and driving innovation across global markets. Previously, Ro held senior leadership roles at Woven by Toyota spanning partnerships, corporate strategy, and engineering supporting autonomous driving. He joined Toyota following its acquisition of CARMERA, the spatial AI company he co-founded and led as CEO. Earlier in his career, Ro held technology and business development roles at Disney, built data products at Disqus, and advised Fortune 500 companies and NGOs across North America, South America, and Africa.

Kristyn Harkins

Head Of Supply Chain Services

Johnson & Johnson

Kristyn Harkins is a Supply Chain professional with almost 25 years of experience. In her career at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Kristyn has worked across the Supply Chain pillars of Plan, Source, Make, Deliver and Enterprise Operations and in multiple business sectors, including Consumer Products and MedTech. She has held leadership roles in Customer Logistics, Transportation, Analytics, Planning, Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Strategy Deployment, Supply Chain Customer Solutions, Engineering & Property Services, and Global Logistics Operations. Kristyn is currently the Head of Global Supply Chain Services for Johnson & Johnson. In this role, she is responsible for driving execution excellence, maintaining enterprise process and system standards, leading risk mitigation programs, and identifying opportunities for value via continuous improvement for both the MedTech and Innovative Medicine business sectors. The functions making up Kristyn’s team include Global Transportation & Trade Operations, Global Trade Controls, Enterprise Contract Management, Supply Chain Excellence, and Portfolio & Leadership Development. Kristyn holds a BS with Highest Honors in Business Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Rutgers University. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and was recognized in 2019 with a TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry) Award. Throughout her career, Kristyn has fostered a passion for developing future talent and increasing representation of women in the Supply Chain field. She served as the liaison for J&J with the Penn State Center for Supply Chain Research for three years and is currently the executive sponsor of the J&J corporate relationship with Penn State. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Rutgers Institute for Women’s Leadership and is a board member for the Supply Chain Planning & Logistics Board. Kristyn recently moved to Somerville, NJ and is enjoying exploring the restaurant options that the downtown area has to offer. She has two sons – Aidan, 19 and Ryan, 15, and a dog, Miles. In her free time, you can find Kristyn working on a project around the house, in the gym, or on the sidelines of her son’s sporting events.

Brandon Harris

Head Of Supply Chain

Range Energy

Brandon Harris is VP of Supply Chain & Partnerships at Range Energy, where he leads supply chain, strategic partnerships, quality, and reliability as the company pioneers electrified trailer technology to transform the commercial trucking industry. Brandon has built his career at the forefront of innovation—leading powertrain and thermals sourcing for Zoox's groundbreaking autonomous robotaxi, shaping power systems strategy for Microsoft's iconic Surface and Xbox lines, and spearheading connectivity initiatives at Meta to bring internet access to underserved communities worldwide. He launched his career at Boeing, where he developed expertise in Lean manufacturing and operational excellence. Brandon holds a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from North Carolina A&T State University

Shayna Harris

Managing Partner

Supply Change Capital

Shayna Harris is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Supply Change Capital, a firm investing in early-stage technologies transforming the food system. With over two decades of global operating experience across 20+ countries, Shayna has driven rapid growth as a C-Suite executive at venture-backed startups including Farmer's Fridge and Sourcemap. Earlier in her career, she pioneered the sustainable procurement program at Mars and launched and led several industry-wide sustainability leadership initiatives. Shayna serves on the boards of Celleste Bio, Helios AI, PartnerSlate, and the non-profit Naturally Chicago. A multilingual Fulbright Scholar, Shayna holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a dual BA in International Relations and Political Science from Boston University. Her achievements have earned recognition as a Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence, inclusion in the Inc Female Founders 500 list, and designation as a Top Emerging VC by Venture Forward. Beyond her investment work, Shayna is a published author and Forbes contributor.

Chris Hillock

Managing Director

Dell Technologies Capital

Daniel Jacker

CEO & Founder

Zainar

Daniel is a serial entrepreneur and early‑stage investor. He is Co‑founder and CEO of ZaiNar, a foundation layer for physical AI that provides universal submeter 3D positioning and sub‑nanosecond time synchronization for WiFi and 5G devices—phones, cars, drones, IoT, and robots. ZaiNar delivers device‑level spatial awareness so connected systems know their location, understand surrounding assets, and share that context with AI that coordinates the physical world. The company has had over $100 million in investment, is backed by the same set of investors behind most of Elon Musk’s companies (currently shares board members with SpaceX, X.ai, and formerly Tesla), and is valued at more than $1 billion. Daniel also manages an early‑stage VC fund that primarily invests in Stanford founders and is an active mentor in StartX, Alchemist, and Plug and Play Accelerators. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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.

Sallie Jian

Partner

Alumni Ventures

Eduardo Joffroy

CEO & Co-Founder

Joffroy

Valentina Jordan

CEO And Co-Founder

Nauta

Valentina Jordan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nauta, where she is re-engineering supply chains through clean AI data infrastructure. Previously, Valentina led product for Rappi's largest business segment, where she built and scaled the core product stack behind Latin America's largest delivery platform, before she brought that same operational rigor to leadership roles at Amazon. At Nauta, Valentina brings a product-first, systems-level perspective to rethinking how supply chains operate, tackling the industry's most foundational challenge: building clean, structured data infrastructure that enables smarter decision-making.

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 And 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

Rich Kilmer

CEO

CargoSense

Ian Kinne

VP, Logistics Innovation & Investments

Hillwood

Ian Kinne serves as Vice President of Logistics Innovation and Investments at Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas and leader of the Mobility Innovation Zone. Ian leads the planning and implementation of the surface freight innovation program, as well as affiliated real estate and investment opportunities. He collaborates with established global corporate leaders and mid- to late-stage logistics-focused companies to promote technology commercialization within the Mobility Innovation Zone. Ultimately, these efforts drive the future of mobility and supply chain efficiencies for Hillwood’s partners and the region.

Jay Koh

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Lighsmith Group

Mr. Koh has over 20 years of experience in private equity and sustainable investment. Prior to founding Lightsmith in 2016, Mr. Koh held senior investment roles at Siguler Guff, R3 Capital Partners, and The Carlyle Group. Mr. Koh also served as Head of Investment Funds & Chief Investment Strategist at OPIC (now the US Development Finance Corporation), U.S. government’s $20 billion development finance institution. Mr. Koh chairs the Global Adaptation & Resilience Investment Working Group (GARI) and is on the board of NYSERDA and the advisory committee of the NY Green Bank. Mr. Koh holds an A.B. magna cum laude in Economics from Harvard, a master’s degree in Management from Oxford, and a J.D. from Yale Law School. Mr. Koh also clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Mr. Koh is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the California Bar

Koray Kose

CEO & Chief Analyst

KŌSE Advisory

Koray Köse is a futurist, technology and AI evangelist, renowned public speaker, and expert in geopolitical risk and value chains. With over two decades of experience, he has advised executives, investors, policy makers and global stakeholders across verticals and industries such as automotive, defence, pharma, life sciences, IT, high-tech, and FMCG. As a trusted advisor and published author of 100+ works, Koray specializes in global risk management, geopolitics, AI, advanced technologies, and value chain strategies. He designs disruptive business frameworks, governance processes, and full-scale go-to-market and transformation projects that drive scale, efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth. He collaborates with technology firms, corporations, think-tanks, NGOs, venture capital and private equity funds, consulting and research and global conferences organizations to deliver actionable, thought-provoking insights and customized strategies, enabling organizations to claim leadership and maximize impact, reach, and competitiveness. Koray is a Board Member of the Slave-Free Alliance, part of Hope for Justice, and a Senior Fellow at the GeoTech Research Center of GLOBSEC, led by General John R. Allen. He is also an active member of the Forbes Technology Council and a participant in NATO’s 2030: NATO-Private Sector Dialogues. His insights are frequently featured in leading media outlets including The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters and CNBC.

Jurgen Leijdekker

CEO

nShift

Jackie Lipkin

Managing Partner

SJF Ventures

Carlos Lopes

Managing Partner & Founder

Blustone Capital

Carlos Lopes is the founder and Managing Partner of BluStone, an early-stage VC backing Latin American logistics, supply chain, and mobility startups. With +25 years investing in private markets, he has deployed over US$500M. He previously was a director at Patria Investimentos and created Delly's, LatAm's largest foodservice distributor, with +US$1bn in revenues.

Kavien Martin

Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer

Performance Beauty Group

Nick Massa

VP Of Supply Chain

Zipline

Jason Massey

CEO & Co-Founder

Ndustrial

Jason Massey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ndustrial, the Energy Intensity platform for industry. Ndustrial provides software and services to help industrial operations combat inflation and climate change by optimizing the energy, emissions and cost required for each unit of production. The company provides market-leading primary-source data to report and reduce supply chain emissions and has helped customers avoid over $100M in energy spend to date. Ndustrial has the largest deployment of an energy management system in the global cold chain; customers include Lineage, ABB, W.L. Gore (makers of Gore-Tex) and more. Prior to Ndustrial, Jason spent more than 20 years building and financing technology companies across a range of sectors from clean energy to electric transportation. He has worked on projects such as Richard Branson's Carbon War Room (now part of the Rocky Mountain Institute) and the launch of Al Gore's The Climate Reality Project into China

Jay McHarg

CEO

AeroSafe

Jay McHarg is the CEO of AeroSafe Global, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in operations, strategy, and innovation. Under his guidance, AeroSafe Global has created ""Cold-Chain-as-a-Service,"" an integrated service that combines NASA-grade thermal technology, a global closed-loop reuse network, and an AI-enabled software platform. This model redefines the last mile as the first moment of care—on-time, at temperature, and with trust intact. For these reasons, Jay and the AeroSafe team are the pharmaceutical industry’s most trusted partners for the safe delivery of temperature-sensitive medications to over 85 countries. Prior to AeroSafe, Jay held leadership positions in engineering, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. Jay holds a Bachelor and Master of Engineering from McGill University, as well as an MBA from Babson College. He serves on the board of AeroSafe Global and The Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Jay has been recognized as the 2020 Rochester Business Person of the Year and the 2025 NewSpring Capital CEO of the Year. Additionally, Jay was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur for his leadership and contribution to innovation and high-impact global economic growth.

Dan McInerney

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Johnstone Supply

Dan McInerney is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Johnstone Supply. Johnstone Supply is a wholesale distributor serving professional HVACR contractors. Johnstone has the largest selection of equipment and genuine OEM parts in the industry. With over $4.5B in annual sales, the over 350 independently owned and nearly 120 company owned wholesale locations across the U.S. and Canada are always ready with the products, service, and time-saving tools for the contractor. Dan McInerney overseas the supply chain operations including environmental health and safety, inventory planning and purchasing, distribution center operations and transportation.   Dan McInerney is an experienced Customer Service focused Supply Chain Executive with 30+ years of leading teams through growth to improve service and capacity to effectively meet customer needs.   Prior roles include consulting to Cerberus Operating and Advisory Company, VP of Distribution & Customer Service at DiversiTech an HVAC parts and supplies manufacturer, VP of Distribution & Logistics at HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, DC Manager at Home Depot.   Dan holds degrees in Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Jon Miller Schwartz

CEO

Ultra

Jon Miller Schwartz is the co-founder and CEO of Ultra, which builds industrial AI robots that handle the work conventional automation can't: the messy, high-mix tasks at the end of every warehouse - packing, sorting, and kitting. Ultra's newest robot, Operator (OP1), deploys in days, not quarters, giving 3PLs a truly elastic physical workforce for the first time. Before Ultra, Jon co-founded Voodoo Manufacturing and Layer By Layer, both YC-backed. He studied engineering at Harvey Mudd College and is based in Brooklyn.

Rasheed Mohamad

Global Revenue And Operations Officer

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Rasheed is an expert international executive with global leadership experience in business transformation at both strategic and operational levels. As the Global Revenue and Operations Officer at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, he leads the Global Operations, Business Technology, Quality and ESG teams and is accountable for maximizing revenue generation after booking. Rasheed’s success in transforming operations by delivering the highest level of efficiency and excellent customer satisfaction has been recognized by international awards. A clear vision and a results-oriented approach drive Rasheed as he implements key cross-functional initiatives within the company. As sponsor of the ALE #GoGreen program, Rasheed is committed to finding new technologies that contribute to protecting our natural capital, building sustainable cities, and limiting global climate change. Rasheed has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and held various management roles in project management, process & budget management, R&D, supply chain, IT/IS and business operations.

Jennifer Morris

Director Of Content

Ship Happens

Jennifer Morris is the founder of Ship Happens, a supply chain media platform dedicated to making logistics content people actually want to read and watch. With over 20 years in the industry, she's known for straight talk, sharp insight, and leading with empathy, including through the Gorgeous Girls Work in Supply Chain series, which spotlights the women shaping the industry.

Sanjay Mukherjee

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Varun Beverages

Sanjay is a Supply Chain Transformation Leader with 25+ years of experience driving end- to-end transformation across FMCG and consumer durable enterprises. Expert in digital supply chain, IBP/S&OP, network optimization, and cost leadership — building agile, tech- enabled ecosystems that deliver resilience, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Exposure in managing large & complex operations in multi industry environment i.e.. core FMCG, Bakery, Beverages, Dairy & Cold Chain, Consumer Durables and Logistics. Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide digital transformation, cost efficiencies through advanced planning systems, control towers, and automation—enhancing visibility, decision-making, service levels, and cost leadership in complex operations. Recognized for redesigning supply chain networks and deploying next-gen models including ZDI, omnichannel, D2C, and cold chain. A strategic people leader with global experience, known for building high-performance teams and driving large-scale transformation. Industry thought leader and speaker at global forums, including Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) at Melbourne, Economist Impact Global Supply Chain Summit at Dubai, and ET Edge at India, with active engagement as a guest speaker at premier B-schools.

Erik Muttersbach

CEO

Zauber

Abby Nawrocki

CEO & Founder

Stock

Abby Nawrocki is the Founder & CEO of Stock, the logistics platform transforming how brands, retailers, and 3PLs manage excess inventory through donation. Prior to founding Stock, she led supply chain and distribution operations for companies including Zara (Radial), Apple (Geodis), and Deliverr, bringing deep expertise across retail, ecommerce, and logistics infrastructure. Under her leadership, Stock is building the orchestration layer for excess inventory, helping companies move product faster while creating measurable social impact. Abby is passionate about the future of supply chain innovation, marketplace dynamics, and building technology that bridges operational efficiency with sustainability.

Neil Neufeld

COO

Misfits Market

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

Chris Nielsen

EVP, CSCO & Chief Quality Officer

Toyota Motor North America

Chris Nielsen is executive vice president of supply chain, chief supply chain officer and chief quality officer for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). In his role, Nielsen oversees all supply chain operations, including: purchasing, logistics, quality, integrated planning and control, innovation and strategy, service parts and accessories, and the Toyota Production System development groups. Previously, Nielsen served as senior vice president of human resources, corporate strategy, and purchasing for Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) located in Erlanger, Kentucky. During his tenure, Nielsen’s leadership was pivotal in the “One Toyota” Headquarters initiative resulting in a successful merger of two Toyota affiliates with distinct cultures that operated separately for over 30 years. Prior to that assignment, Nielsen was president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, a vehicle assembly plant located in San Antonio, Texas. From 2003 to 2006, Nielsen served as project leader responsible for the overall design and construction of TMMTX, a $1.2 Billion project. Nielsen joined Toyota in 1987 as a buyer at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant and progressed through a series of positions including vice president of purchasing where he was responsible for overseeing over $30 Billion in parts and materials procurement. He was the first American to participate in the management expatriation program, a year-long management development assignment with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan in 1999. Nielsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute), and an Executive Education Certificate from The Wharton School of Business. He is a member of the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S. Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Toyota Motor North America Audit Committee. Nielsen is also a member of the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors (Executive Committee), Manufacturing Institute Board of Directors, Dallas Regional Chamber, Board of Directors (Executive Committee, 2019 Chair – Largest Regional Chamber in the United States), Dallas Citizens Council Board of Directors, and Texas 2036 Donor Advisory Council.

Jamie Niu

CEO & Founder

Podium Automation

Jamie is the Co-Founder & CEO of Podium Automation, a Series A hardware company reimagining industrial control panel manufacturing through software-enabled design and automated fabrication. She previously worked on commercial and business operations teams at Tesla, Blue Origin, and Bowery Farming.

Nico Nurbchen

Head Of Global Supply Chain Management

OLYMPUS Corporation

Nico has been the Head of Global Supply Chain Management since April 2021. He is leading Olympus global Supply Chain operation and transformation with a strong focus on sustainable change and reaching a strategic advantage for Olympus. Nico strongly believes that capable and empowered people, a change-oriented mindset and customer focused end-to-end integration of processes, structures, data and technology are key factors to empower supply chains roles as integrator, enabler and risk manager to achieving success of a fit to purpose, efficient and reliable supply chain. Deeply experienced in all aspects of supply chain management and operations, he is leading global transformation guided by his motto: “Challenge the status quo, empower and lead diverse teams through change!”. He joined Olympus in 2016 as General Manager for Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe and also led Supply Chain operation in Europe. Before joining Olympus, Nico held Director positions at HARTMANN Group, culminating in responsibility for their global supply chain network. This included supply chain strategy and structures as well as planning and execution of global product flows. Nico started his career as a Management Consultant and Project Lead for Miebach Consulting, where he headed up international projects across various industries, with a clear focus on supply chain strategy and optimization. Outside of his work, he loves to explore cuisine and culture and is passionate about snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking.

Brenda O'Connor

Managing Director

Rockefeller Capital Management

David Oldham

VP Of Technology

Century Supply Chain Solution

With nearly 25 years at Century Supply Chain Solutions, David has earned the kind of perspective that only comes from building something from the inside out. Starting as an application developer and growing into his current role as Vice President of Technology, he has a firsthand understanding of what it takes to make technology work in the real world of logistics and supply chain. David's expertise spans enterprise infrastructure, software development, AI, and data-driven architecture but his real focus has always been on impact. He partners with customers, executives, and operations teams to cut through complexity, modernize processes, and create systems that scale without losing sight of the people they serve. In an industry defined by disruption, David has been a steady force for smart, sustainable change. His approach blends long-term strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while delivering results that matter today. When David talks about supply chain technology, he's speaking from decades of doing it.

Sousan Ortega

SVP, Field Replenishment

Target

Sousan Ortega is the Senior Vice President of Field Replenishment in Target’s Global Supply Chain and Logistics organization. In this role she provides leadership oversight to 36+ distribution, and flow centers across the United States. Her key responsibilities include developing talented leaders to drive business goals in the safest and most accurate manner, ensuring stores remain in stock and guest orders are met without issue. Prior to her current role, Sousan had ownership of the West, Northeast and Mid- West Regions in her time as Group Vice President. She is well versed in leading large teams, driving both complex operational and cultural improvements, and developing next level leaders at Target. She leads through balanced leadership, knowing that team connection and inclusion is equally as imperative as operational acumen when driving for process improvement. Previously, Sousan was a Vice President on the forefront of introducing Target’s first Flow Center to the Supply Chain network. She was responsible for the successful start-up of this new operating model in New Jersey which brought to life all new process paths, new automation, a home-grown WMS, and new inventory logic with the goal of improving speed and accuracy within our replenishment model, helping to unlock Target’s small-format strategy in Manhattan. Sousan was also a Senior Director leading multiple sites in Texas and Arizona, gaining expertise in both Replenishment and Fulfillment throughout her career. Prior to her site leadership roles, she led teams in Engineering & Facilities as well as Transportation at the Director and Senior Manager levels. She holds a B.S. in Industrial Technology as well as a B.A. in Psychology from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Lorenz Pallhuber

Co-Founder

Didero

Lorenz Pallhuber is a co-founder at Didero. He previously spent his career at McKinsey advising Fortune 500 companies on AI, supply chain and procurement. He holds degrees from Stanford and Cambridge.

Andrew Petrisin

CEO & Founder

Laneway

Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Laneway.io, the first marketplace for guaranteed weekly ocean allocation. He previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multimodal Freight at the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he launched Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW). He also serves on the Advisory Board of Altana AI.

Sam Plunkett

CEO

Nivalis Energy Systems

Dr. Sam Plunkett is the CEO of Nivalis Energy Systems and an electrification systems executive known for translating deep technical expertise into commercial products, scalable operations, and measurable improvements in reliability, manufacturability, and margins. He leads multidisciplinary teams spanning electrochemistry, materials science, electrical and software engineering, and product development, driving execution from early concept through production and field deployment with a customer- and economics-first mindset. Dr. Plunkett earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering through a joint program at the University of Illinois Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory. He has authored publications and holds patents in battery thermal safety and advanced lithium–oxygen (Li-O₂) chemistry, with a focus on high-performance, safer energy storage technologies.

Evan Rainwater

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Albertsons Companies

Evan Rainwater leverages deep expertise in supply chain management, manufacturing, and strategic sourcing to drive transformative results for Albertsons Companies. Recognized for his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to operational excellence, Evan is instrumental in delivering on the company’s mission of earning customers for life. As Chief Supply Chain Officer, Evan oversees, 22 distribution centers, 18 manufacturing plants, and enterprise-wide procurement for self distributed products sold in our stores. His portfolio also encompasses ecommerce fulfillment and end-to-end quality and service levels across the supply chain. Under his leadership, Albertsons Companies has launched numerous innovations that have significantly elevated the organization’s ability to deliver on its purpose. Prior to Albertsons Companies, Evan held senior leadership roles at Winn-Dixie, Rubbermaid, and Mobil Oil. At Winn-Dixie, he directed logistics and distribution operations to enhance service efficiency. At Rubbermaid, he spearheaded manufacturing initiatives centered on product quality and process improvement. At Mobil Oil, he developed logistics strategies that optimized supply chain performance and supported business growth.

Sushanth Raman

CEO

Pallet

Sushanth Raman is the CEO and founder of Pallet, the AI workforce for logistics. He launched Pallet in 2021 after seeing how much of the $12T logistics industry still depended on manual, error-prone workflows. Backed by $50M from investors including Bain Capital Ventures, General Catalyst, Bessemer, and Activant, Pallet helps carriers, brokers, forwarders, and shippers automate mission-critical workflows end-to-end inside existing TMS/WMS/ERP systems. With family roots in shipping and deep technical expertise, Sushanth focuses on how reasoning-driven AI will redefine the role of freight operators.

Michael Sachaj

VC Investor

HPA

Scott Schienvar

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Sol de Janeiro

Ben Seidl

CEO & Co-Founder

Autolane

Ben Seidl is Co-Founder and CEO of Autolane, the operating system for autonomous commerce. Autolane partners with the country's largest retail and real estate owners — including Atoms and Simon Property Group — running autonomous delivery pilots for some of the nation's largest retailers across Atlanta, San Francisco, and Austin. The company is building the connective layer between physical retail and the next generation of autonomous commerce.

Biswaranjan Sen

Global Chief Product Supply Chain Officer, Beauty & Wellbeing

Unilever

Elle Smyth

CEO & Co-Founder

Retailready

Elle Smyth is the CEO and Co-founder of RetailReady, a platform purpose-built to help third-party logistics providers navigate the complexity of B2B retail fulfillment. RetailReady automates vendor compliance, streamlines retailer integrations, and turns the constant churn of chargebacks and routing guides into a manageable, repeatable operation for 3PLs and the brands they serve. Before founding RetailReady, Elle spent years in the supply chain software world, including building warehouse management systems from the ground up, which gave her a ground-level understanding of how fulfillment operations actually work, and where they break down. That operator's lens is central to how RetailReady is built: less configuration overhead, more guided workflows that get teams compliant and shipping faster. Elle holds a degree in Engineering from Duke and started her career at BlackRock before pivoting fully into the logistics tech space. She's on a mission to make retail compliance proactive rather than reactive, so that 3PLs can focus on operations instead of firefighting.

Matt Soule

CEO

Parallel

Vickram Srivastava

Head Of Supply Chain

Sun Pharma

Vickram has completed his Masters in Supply Chain Management from SP Jain Institute of Management and has more than 2 decades of experience in Logistics, Heavy Engineering and Life Science Industries across South East Asia, Middle East, India and North America. He has occupied positions in Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Execution and Product Management at various times. Vickram is described as a ‘go-getter’ and recognized as a thought leader in Supply Chain Practice. He is known for marrying Supply Chain Concepts and Practice in the pursuit of excellence. He was recognized as a Supply Chain Super Achiever(40-under-40) by Celerity in the Healthcare sector. Vickram currently heads the Supply Chain for North America at Sun Pharma. Sun is India’s largest and one of world’s leading pharmaceutical (generics and innovative medicines) & API manufacturer with multiple production facilities spread across 5 continents and sales footprint across 100+ countries

Ben Stern

CEO

Tenkara

Founder of Tenkara - AI ops for American manufacturers. We build the intelligent tooling manufacturers need to compete and win. Previously: I founded Nohbo freshman year of high school, wanting to combat the destructive impact of single-use plastics. I invented water soluble pods for personal care applications, and built it into an incredible company: Went on Shark Tank, closed a deal with Mark Cuban, raised $11MM, inked 7-figure sales contracts, and filed 8 patents (4 issued). To make the business work, I started two manufacturing facilities from scratch

Tan Jack Thian

Chief Operating Officer

Singapore General Hospital & SingHealth

Mr Tan Jack Thian graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from NUS. He began his career in 1989 as Head of the Engineering Department at the former Toa Payoh Hospital, where he played a key role during its transition from a government department to a restructured hospital. He subsequently joined Singapore General Hospital (SGH), where his final appointment was Administrator of Operations, overseeing comprehensive hospital operations as well as major hospital building development projects. In 2001, Mr Tan took a five-year hiatus from the healthcare sector to join Marine Parade Town Council as General Manager. In this role, he was responsible for the maintenance of approximately 68,000 public housing units within the constituency, as well as the management of common property and municipal services. Mr Tan returned to the healthcare sector in 2006 as Chief Operating Officer of KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH). He was subsequently appointed Group Chief Procurement Officer (GCPO) of SingHealth in 2009 and Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO) in 2011. In April 2015, he relinquished his KKH portfolio to focus on group-level operations. He later stepped down from the GCPO role following the nationalisation of public healthcare supply chain operations, and has since concurrently assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer of Singapore General Hospital from 2018.

Caroline Troit

SVP Supply Chain, North America

L'Oréal

Caroline Troit,  is a seasoned operations executive with nearly 20 years of leadership at L’Oréal. As SVP of Supply Chain for North America, she leads the strategic engine delivering L’Oréal’s promise of beauty through innovation, technology, and a "Customer First" philosophy. She is currently spearheading NEO, the company’s most ambitious global digital transformation to date. Caroline’s career began as an engineer and evolved through pivotal leadership roles in Paris, London, and the U.S. Her extensive portfolio includes serving as SVP of Operations for the Professional Products Division (PPD), SalonCentric, and the Luxe Division, as Director of Operations for Clarisonic. A dedicated mentor and advocate for the next generation of talent, Caroline champions a leadership style that simplifies ways of working to empower experts. Outside of L’Oréal, she is a committed triathlete. She did her own "Titanium Lady" challenge, a woman iron man equivalent race meant to empower women of all ages to build physical and mental resilience through fitness.

Brit Videbeck

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Feeding America

Experienced leader in supply chain management with a demonstrated history working in the retail and health care industries. In his current role, Brit is facilitating the sourcing and supplying of food within the nation's charitable food system in alliance with nearly 200 partner food banks, hundreds of suppliers, and thousands of donors. Supported efforts to improve the profitability and competitive position of companies such as Away Travel, Walgreens, AmerisourceBergen, and UPS. Held leadership and managerial roles in diverse environments including corporate, field operations, nonprofits, and academia. Skilled in strategic planning, integration, operations, program management, and vendor management. Strong educational background including a B.S. of Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Masters of Business Administration, Management concentration, from DePaul University. Fiscal responsibilities have exceeded $200 million USD.

Joe Volpe

Managing Director

Merck Global Health Innovation Fund

Joe Volpe is a founding partner at the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund (MGHIF), is a growth-focused investor that partners with leading digital health and AI companies to enhance biopharmaceutical operations and improve patient care. With $600 million in assets under management, MGHIF supports emerging healthcare technology firms worldwide by leveraging Merck’s extensive R&D capabilities. The fund's strategy centers on integrating innovative companies and complementary technologies to develop comprehensive healthcare solutions.which is a growth investor partnering with innovative digital health and data science companies that facilitate and optimize biopharmaceutical operations with the goal of improving patient care. At GHIF, Joe leads the firm's investments in supply chain, manufacturing, and information technology (IT). His current portfolio companies include; AeroSafe Global, CargoSense, Redica, Tag-N-Trac, and TransVoyant. With extensive expertise in corporate development, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, start-ups, and acquisition integration, Joe brings more than 30 years of investment experience to his role. Prior to joining Merck, he held innovation and investment positions at Johnson & Johnson.

Caitlin Vorlicek

Partner

Sageview Capital

Caitlin Vorlicek is a Partner at Sageview Capital, a growth equity firm that empowers industry-defining innovators to build enduring software and tech-enabled businesses. In her role, Caitlin is responsible for helping to lead the firm’s investment ideation, sourcing efforts, transaction activity, and post-investment value creation. Since joining Sageview in 2021, Caitlin has been actively involved in the firm’s investments in Carewell, Elemental Machines, Specright, User Interviews, Stensul, Tive, and Uncountable. Before joining Sageview, Caitlin led Partnerships and Corporate Development at Sifted, a logistics software company based in Kansas City, MO. Before joining Sifted, Caitlin spent three years at Summit Partners, sourcing and executing investments including Klaviyo, A Cloud Guru, Allego, and Sifted. Caitlin began her career in technology investment banking at Harris Williams & Co. Caitlin graduated cum laude from Colby College, receiving a BA in economics with distinction

Chris Walti

CEO

Mytra

Chris is the CEO and co-founder of Mytra, a robotics and AI company redesigning supply chain infrastructure from the ground up — combining modular robotics, AI-native orchestration, and intelligent automation to transform how goods move inside warehouses and factories. Before Mytra, Chris spent seven years at Tesla, where he was the first lead for the humanoid robotics program, delivering the first two Optimus prototypes in under a year. He also led Tesla's mobile robotics and automated logistics teams through the Model 3 ramp. Chris holds an MBA from MIT and a BS in Electrical Engineering from UIUC, and holds six patents across robotics and energy.

Ben Waters

CEO & Co-Founder

Wibotic

Lee White

Deputy Assistant Secretary

US DOT

Daniel Yun

CEO & Co-Founder

Willog

Daniel Yun is a logistics entrepreneur and supply chain expert who has dedicated his career to solving real-world logistics challenges. Before founding his fourth startup, Willog, he built and operated traditional logistics businesses, gaining first hand insight into how products move, where supply chains break down, and what customers truly need. That experience led him to found Willog, an AIoT-powered supply chain intelligence company that transforms trusted logistics data into better operational decisions, lower product loss, and smarter risk management. Today, he is extending that vision into data-enabled cargo insurance through Willog Insurance, connecting logistics, AI, and insurance on a single data foundation. Having spent his career building logistics businesses while completing both graduate and doctoral coursework in Logistics, Daniel combines deep operational expertise with academic insight to build technology that solves real customer problems.

Andrew Zbella

Managing Director

Accell-KKR

Andrew Zbella joined Accel-KKR in 2013 and is a Managing Director based in Accel-KKR’s Menlo Park office. Andrew’s current board seats include: Kaleris, Loftware, Toolsgroup, TrueCommerce, WhipAround, Abrigo, Accertify, ESG, imed, OrthoFi, Siigo Andrew was closely involved with the firm’s investments in Highjump and TrueCommerce Prior to joining Accel­-KKR, Andrew was a member of Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Technology Coverage group. While at BofA Merrill Lynch, Andrew was involved in a variety of M&A and financing transactions in the software, technology-enabled services, semiconductor and Internet sectors. Andrew has been involved in the firm’s investments in HighJump (sold to Körber AG in 2017), HighWire, One.com, On Center (sold to Roper in 2015) and TrueCommerce (sold to Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe in 2020). Andrew received a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University.

Kevin Zhang

Partner

Bain Capital Ventures

Kevin Zhang is a Partner of Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), where he focuses on investing at inception in enterprise and industrial technology companies. He led the firm’s investments in Pallet, Solcoa, Hightouch, Lightning AI, and Tandem Health. Prior to BCV, Kevin was an early employee at Fundera, a marketplace business in alternative lending, which was acquired by Nerdwallet. Kevin holds a B.A. in Economics-Political Science from Columbia University.