Deema Adada

CEO & Co-Founder

BiggerPicture

Deema Adada is the CEO and founder of BiggerPicture and a pioneer in logistics and supply chain innovation. Deema spearheaded the development of an AI-driven scheduling optimization platform that enhances the efficiency and reliability of logistics networks. As a tenured industry participant and contributor, Deema has leveraged her deep understanding of industry challenges to develop a platform that improves transit performance, reduces disruptions, and minimizes costs for shippers, 3PLs, and carriers. Deema proudly represents women in the supply chain and technology, and BiggerPicture is WBENC-certified and women-owned

Satvik Agnihotri

Founder

Ship Odyssey

Satvik is the Founder of Stealth Logistix, an early stage startup experimenting with various theses to build a technology platform by integrating software stacks to unlock step-wise efficiency gains across transportation niches. He has a strong background in technology, having worked in Venture Capital, various early-stage startups, and having done applied ML research with Brain-Computer-Interfaces. After solidifying his understanding of supply chains through his time working with FreightWaves and Shell's Innovation Team, he is moving forward with Stealth Logistix.

Dr. Muddassir Ahmed

CEO & Founder

SCMDOJO

Dr. Muddassir Ahmed is a prominent figure in the field of supply chain management and digital transformation. He is the founder and CEO of SCMDOJO, an online platform aimed at providing high-quality resources, courses, and consulting for supply chain professionals. Dr. Ahmed has a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School and is a Six Sigma black belt. Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmed has held significant roles in various companies, such as Bridgestone MEA, where he developed a B2B order to shipment platform, significantly improving efficiency and reducing manual errors in the supply chain process [oai_citation:1,Seasoned Leadership in Action™ - An Interview with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed! - Supply Chain Game Changer™](https://supplychaingamechanger.com/seasoned-leadership-in-action-an-interview-with-dr-muddassir-ahmed/) [oai_citation:2,How to Build a Digitally Enabled Supply Chain - SCMDOJO](https://delta.scmdojo.com/how-to-build-a-digitally-enabled-supply-chain/). He has also worked on enhancing supply chain competencies and implementing best practices in inventory management, ERP systems, and vendor management [oai_citation:3,Seasoned Leadership in Action™ - An Interview with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed! - Supply Chain Game Changer™](https://supplychaingamechanger.com/seasoned-leadership-in-action-an-interview-with-dr-muddassir-ahmed/). SCMDOJO, his brainchild, aims to democratize supply chain knowledge, making it accessible and affordable for a broader audience. The platform offers a wide range of resources, including on-demand courses, guides, tools, and best practices, to help supply chain professionals grow and succeed in their careers [oai_citation:4,Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on Innovation in Supply Chain Education](https://requis.com/podcasts/dr-muddassir-ahmed-innovation-supply-chain-education/) [oai_citation:5,Supply Chain Digital Transformation](https://www.scmdojo.com/expert/dr-muddassir-ahmed/services/supply-chain-digital-transformation/). Dr. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, digital transformation, and the strategic development of suppliers. He believes that supply chain education should evolve to include modern technology, soft skills, and practical knowledge to prepare professionals for the future [oai_citation:6,Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on Innovation in Supply Chain Education](https://requis.com/podcasts/dr-muddassir-ahmed-innovation-supply-chain-education/).

Saeed Amidi

CEO & Founder

Plug & Play Tech Center

Saeed Amidi is a seasoned investor and executive with over 30 years of experience growing businesses in numerous industries, including real estate, bottled water, packaging, and technology investing. Following the early success of his various businesses, The Amidi Group initially purchased a building in Palo Alto, deemed the “Lucky Building,” and decided to rent the extra office spaces to startups including Google, Logitech, PayPal, and Danger. As the CEO and founder of Plug and Play, Saeed applies his passion for the tech industry daily by working with forward-thinking partners and the best global startups to facilitate positive change worldwide. Since Plug and Play’s launch in 2006, the company has worked with over 50,000 startups, made over 1,500 investments, and boasts over 30 unicorns including Dropbox, PayPal, Lending Club, N26, and Honey. In the midst of all his entrepreneurial pursuits, Saeed never lost sight of what matters most: family. He has encouraged the importance of building strong relationships both personally and professionally.

Priyanka Ann Saini

Managing Director

Charlie Pesti

Priyanka Ann Saini is a PR & Marketing professional, content specialist, published author and editor with 2 decades of experience across diverse industries. Managing Director at Philadelphia-based CHARLIE PESTI, the world’s best publicist of supply chain and logistics technologies, Priyanka works with start-ups and established technology companies in the shipping, supply chain and logistics sectors, providing services that range from PR, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Lead Generation, Content Architecture, Media & Event Management. Priyanka has worn many hats over the past 2 decades. She was CMO at a Singapore-based Maritime Consulting company, and Managing Editor of a leading UK Maritime publication. She has conducted successful events and training sessions on maritime technology in Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai and Colombo. She is a Director on the Board of Mission Seafarers India Association, the India chapter of UK-based, Mission to Seafarers. Her other professional engagements have seen her work with national publishing giants like The Hindu & Shree Publications, the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT), the Editorial Board of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, India, the Princeton Review, among others. She has written extensively on maritime technology trends & core industry issues and has interviewed many thought leaders and industry stalwarts in her career.

Josh Araujo

CEO

Forterra

Josh Araujo is the Chief Executive Officer of Forterra. He joined Forterra in 2021 lead the company’s successful Series A fundraising, and through that process became a trusted leader advisor across all core disciplines of the company and helped spearhead development of Forterra's Autonomy as a Service business model. Josh has more than 20 years of experience across military, investment banking and financial leadership roles.

Gabriel Arreaga

SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Kroger

Gabriel Arreaga is senior vice president of Supply Chain, Inventory & Replenishment and Manufacturing for The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati. He is responsible for Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory & Replenishment, Manufacturing. Gabriel joined Kroger in 2020 with deep supply chain leadership experience. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of supply chain for Mondelez International, Inc. There, he led a team of more than 14,000 employees within a network of 41 internal and external factories, 49 fulfillment centers, direct-to-store branches, logistics and product development. He also served as global vice president of operations for Stanley Black and Decker and held numerous leadership roles at Unilever, including vice president of food and beverage operations. Gabriel holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Del Valle University and an MBA from INCAE, a top global MBA program led by Harvard University’s curriculum and located in Central America. He’s also completed advanced management programs at Harvard University and served as a research assistant for MIT faculty on Corporate Strategy, among other areas. Gabriel and his wife, Arlen, have two daughters and one son.

Amy Augustine

Senior Director Network Supply Chain

UScellular

Amy Augustine has held various roles within supply chain and has worked at UScellular more than ten years. Currently, she is the Senior Director Network Supply Chain. She is responsible for supporting network infrastructure programs, including procurement, material delivery, distribution, inventory planning, forward kitting logistics and warehouse management. Amy is also responsible for supporting small cell deployments, including lease agreements and material logistics. She holds a CSCP certification from Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Amy is a demonstrated leader and project lead, obtaining multiple internal awards at UScellular, and is also a published author in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement. She recently was awarded the ASCM Award of Excellence – Supply Chain Leader 2022 and have been featured on multiple panels, presentations and podcasts on supply chain topics. Amy is currently member of the Board of Directors for ASCM.

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.

Robert Bain

Senior Consultant

GLCS

Meet Robert Bain, otherwise known as the “Strongest Man in Logistics”. Bain has nearly 20 years of experience in the transportation industry—from leadership and employee management to business processes and technology. As GLCS’ Senior Consultant, Bain is responsible for developing the organization’s 3PL and intermediary clients. With a strong presence in the industry, Bain uses his voice and position to share about GLCS’s services and often appears on industry podcasts, including GLCS’ “The Driving Forward” podcast. In addition, Bain is the Director of Broker Relations on the Board of Directors for the Broker Carrier Summit, which aims to transform the relationship between carriers and brokers, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. Bain's journey in transportation encompasses diverse roles, including his tenure as Fleet Manager/Dispatcher at CRST Van Expedited, overseeing a vast fleet and driver network. Subsequently, he ascended to the role of General Manager at VP Express, orchestrating seamless operational strategies. His path led him to UberFreight, managing enterprise accounts, and ultimately leading him to a Director of Operations role at QuadExpress. In 2020, Bain founded Strongest Man in Logistics Enterprises, a title inspired by his pursuit of personal strength and love for sports, as well as his deep knowledge of logistics. As a frequent co-host and guest on podcasts, Bain provides insight into the transportation and supply chain industries, and shares his expertise on operations, leadership, and personal branding. He is motivated by collaborating with others in the industry and sharing what he sees occurring to help others grow. Bain and his wife, Nikki, have been married for 19 years and have four children, one grandchild, and a beloved rescue pup.

Dillon Baxter

CEO & Founder

PlantSwitch

As Founder and CEO, Dillon drives PlantSwitch's vision of building the future of plastics. His notable accomplishments include Forbes 30 Under 30, National Merit Finalise, Poets & Quants Best and Brightest Business Major of 2020, and Division I Athlete & Academic Scholarships. Dillon played collegiate golf at SMU, where is graduated with a degree in Finance and Alternatice Asset Management.

Julia Bedanova

COO

Million Dollar Baby

Julia Bedanova is the Chief Operations Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co. (MDB Co.), a Los Angeles-based leader in baby and children’s furniture founded in 1990. The award-winning organization produces some of the industry's most sustainable and innovative designs for 7 distinct nursery brands including Babyletto, DaVinci and Nurseryworks. In her 7 years at the company, Julia has transformed MDB Co.’s approach to supply chain and analytics, as well as organizational alignment and employee engagement. She values long-term vendor relationships and seeks out partners who have similar values to MDB Co. of continuous improvement, customer experience, commitment to ESG, and using analytics and technology to optimize operations. Prior to her time at MDB Co., she was a Manager at Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy and Operations group. Her engagements included analytics excellence, customer experience optimization, as well as M&A work. Julia earned a dual BS degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park and her MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Karen Betancourt

CEO

Vanguard Medical Logistics

Karen Betancourt is CEO of Vanguard Medical Logistics, a leading medical supply chain company serving Central and South America. Previously, she served as Vice President of Enterprise Logistics for Cardinal Health, managing logistics and transportation across Pharmaceutical and Medical distribution and Manufacturing. She spent time previously at both Amazon and Walmart launching and building out their sort center networks and leading teams in eCommerce transportation with a focus on omnichannel fulfillment. Karen received a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Professional Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.

Peter Bogulaski

Director, Supply Chain And Logistics

Branch

Jeff Bornino

President, North America

TMX Transform

Jeff Bornino is the President of North America at TMX Transform, where he is responsible for driving the supply chain consultancy’s expansion into the U.S. market. Well-known and respected within the retail industry, Bornino has over 20 years of supply chain experience, most of which was spent at Kroger, the world’s largest grocer. In addition, Bornino has served on numerous industry boards and committees, including the GS1 Trade Partner Performance Management Committee and the University of Pittsburgh Supply Chain Management Corporate Advisory Board. (pulled from this article in Medium)

Franziska Bossart

Head Of Industrial Innovation Fund

Amazon

Franziska Bossart is the Head of the $1B Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund (AIIF). She sets the AIIF’s vision and strategy, supporting emerging technology companies through direct investments. Franziska joined Amazon in 2023. She brings more than 20 years of executive experience specializing in corporate venture capital and digital transformation, having worked at global Corporate Venture Capital funds, managing technology investment portfolios.

Romaine Bostick

TV Anchor

Bloomberg LP

Romaine Bostick is the host of "The Close" on Bloomberg Television, a daily program that covers financial markets and the economy using charts, data and interviews with the biggest decision makers in in the worlds of asset management, investment strategy, financial research, economic forecasting and legislative politics. Romaine is an award-winning journalist with almost 30 years of experience chronicling capitalism, helping shape the first draft of history for multiple major news outlets over his career.

Dénes Bozsó

Head Of Order Fulfillment Planning Europe And North America

Nokia

As a Supply Chain Professional with fifteen years of experience, Denes Bozso has driven great results in terms of successful strategical re-planning both in logistics services procurement and operation as well as supply chain order planning management. Denes`s skills are best presented in strategics logistics (in particular transportation), procurement and supply chain planning. Denes holds a BSC degree in Transportation Engineering specialized in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and he is an MBA candidate at Central European University, while teaching Logistics Management in an online business school

Jon Bradford

Partner

Dynamo Ventures

Jon Bradford is a partner at Dynamo Ventures, a seed fund targeting supply chain and mobility, based in the US but invests both in the US and internationally. Jon previously founded the Springboard Accelerator that merged with Techstars to become Techstars London ; their first international accelerator. Jon also helped found Start Wise Guys, and Tech.eu.

Jamie Bragg

EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Tailored Brands

Bryan Brandes

Maritime Director

Port of Oakland

Bryan Brandes was appointed Port of Oakland Maritime Director in June 2020. He’s responsible for all shipping and related activity at the Seaport. Mr. Brandes is a 30-year maritime industry veteran. Before joining the Port, Mr. Brandes was Vice President, Pacific Southwest Region Operations for FlexiVan Leasing, an intermodal chassis leasing company. He was previously Director of West Coast Operations for French-based ocean carrier CMA-CGM. He oversaw the operations of 20 terminals at five U.S. West Coast ports and was responsible for interface with alliance partners, port authorities, trucking companies, rail partners, pilots, tug companies and regulatory agencies. He began his maritime industry career with The Maersk organization where he rose to senior leadership roles with APM Terminals and Maersk Line. Mr. Brandes has served on the boards of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) and the Propeller Club of Los Angeles/Long Beach.

Charles Brewer

Group CEO

Pos Malaysia

Charles graduated from University of Reading, United Kingdom. He also holds an Advanced Logistics diploma from Cranfield University School of Management and completed the Advanced Senior Executive Management Programme at Henley Business School in the United Kingdom. Charles Brewer, a British national, has been serving as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Pos Malaysia Berhad since 1 August 2021. With extensive experience in the supply chain industry, particularly in e-commerce logistics, cross-border fulfilment, first and last mile delivery, logistics and supply chain management, as well as business and digital transformation, Charles brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Prior to joining Pos Malaysia, Charles held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Canada Post and enjoyed a distinguished 34-year career with DHL Express, assuming various roles in Malaysia, the Philippines, South Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and America. Throughout his professional journey, Charles has consistently demonstrated his ability to manage diversity and comprehend cross-cultural differences, having spent considerable time in different parts of the world, including Malaysia. Beyond his professional endeavours, Charles is passionate about food and is an avid football fan.

Kara Brown

CEO

LeadCoverage

A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, Kara Smith Brown is the Founder and CEO of LeadCoverage, the pioneering go-to-market consultancy that transforms marketing, demand generation and commercial PR. Her successful corporate career started at Echo Global Logistics where she played a key role in its ascent to a market leader and celebrated IPO followed by SEKO and Geodis. Kara's proprietary ‘Revenue Engine’ framework—share good news, track interest, follow up—has driven LeadCoverage to become an three-time Inc. 5000 company. Utilizing this framework, LeadCoverage, helps companies improve their brand reputation, generate demand, and drive sales growth. An advocate for emerging leaders, Kara has been named a “Top Woman in Marketing” by PR Daily.

Blythe Brumeleve

Host, Everything Is Logistics

Digital Dispatch

Blythe Brumleve is a seasoned freight marketer with 10+ years of experience in digital and inbound marketing. Using that experience, she launched website management company Digital Dispatch in 2018 and hosts the top-ranked ‘Everything is Logistics’ podcast. She also serves as on-air talent at Freightwaves, board member to the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association, and is cofounder of Jax Podcasters Unite.

Birger Buesching

Head Of Supply Chain North America, Personal Health

Philips

Birger Buesching currently serves as Head of Supply Chain in North America for the consumer division of Dutch multi- national Health technology leader Philips. In his current role, Birger leads the E2E Supply Chain for North America encompassing Product Commercialization, Demand/ Supply Planning, Materials Management, Late-Stage Customization/ Co-Packing, Customer Operations, Warehousing & Distribution, Reverse Logistics, Project Management. Throughout his career as a Supply Chain and Operations leader, Birger has always been a thought leader and champion of people. His over 20 years of experience in various consumer industries trained him to be strategically minded and operationally tested. Living and working in Europe and the US as well as working in highly international environments fostered his appreciation for diverse talent and collaboration. Birger has held diverse roles with increasing responsibilities in Commercialization Management, Operations Business Management, Project Management, Marketing, Customer Supply Chain, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation as well as General Management. In recent years with Philips, Birger and his team purposefully and methodically developed a collaborative and targeted E2E approach to change management, overcoming significant Supply Chain disruptions and ultimately step-changing Supply Chain performance.

Bernhard Bukovc

Founder

Postal Innovation Platform

Bernhard is the founder of the Postal Innovation Platform (PIP), an open platform focusing on innovation and the future for the postal industry, and connect2posts, a platform for new technologies and startups in the postal and parcel ecosystem. He previously worked as Director, Intercompany Pricing and Regulation at the International Post Corporation in Brussels and for the Austrian Post as Director, Regulatory Affairs. He is also a consultant and an entrepreneur, who founded a European cross-border logistics, tax, and duty administration platform for high end wines. Bernhard holds an LL.M from George Washington University, USA, and a PhD in law from the University of Graz, Austria

Ryan Calkins

Commissioner

Port of Seattle

Ryan Calkins was elected to the Port of Seattle Commission in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. Ryan is an Advisor on Offshore Wind and Maritime Infrastructure at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. For more than a decade, Ryan ran an import and distribution company in Seattle that was recognized for its industry-leading sustainability initiatives. In 2007, he formed Seattle Microfinance Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to capital for entrepreneurs with limited economic resources. Ryan began his career in Central and South America, working for disaster relief and human rights nonprofits. He received his Master of Arts from Yale University in International Relations and his Bachelor of Arts from Willamette University in Religious Studies. Born and raised in Edmonds by a public school teacher and a small business owner, Ryan now lives in Seattle with his wife and three children. Commissioner Calkins focuses on sustainable economic development at the Port of Seattle, working to ensure that the region's prosperity is shared among all communities. In 2021, Ryan was recognized for his role in launching Maritime High School with the Laschever Marlinspike Award from the Northwest Maritime Center. Ryan balances current needs with a long-term vision for the Port of Seattle, to ensure that one of our region's most valuable public assets will continue to thrive for generations to come.

Madeline Camejo

VP & Chief Pharmacy Officer

Baptist Health South Florida

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

Joseph Cammack

COO

Farmbox Foods

It’s a mix of professional experience and personal values that brought Joseph Cammack to FarmBox Foods. Raised on a farm in eastern Washington, Joseph quickly learned the value of hard work while helping his parents grow and harvest wheat, barley and garbanzo beans. His interest in farming and the impact of nutritious food on the overall quality of life for people worldwide is in lockstep with FarmBox Foods’ mission of providing a secure source of food to all, regardless of their circumstances. Joseph’s strong entrepreneurial spirit manifested itself early in life; he earned money running lemonade stands and mowing lawns as a kid. Later, while pursuing a degree in business management with a double emphasis in entrepreneurship and supply chain management at Brigham Young University-Idaho, he launched his own startup and helped grow it into the successful company it is today. Joseph even created a program at the university that supports up-and-coming entrepreneurs and gives them the ability to test the efficacy of their business model before investing significant time and money. His experience at small, large and medium-sized businesses has provided valuable insight into what drives a company’s success. It also helped him determine where to aim his skills, and after helping to implement Centura Health’s food security initiatives in Colorado, Joseph came to the FarmBox Foods team in March 2022 as executive vice president, and is helping further expand the reach of the tools that provide farm-fresh food to communities in need. Joseph Currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for FarmBox Foods. “It’s mission-driven, and that’s what really drove me to pursue the opportunity to join the team, he said. “I’m always looking for a purpose greater than myself.”

Roberto Canevari

EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

The Estée Lauder Companies

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

Kelly Canfield

Vice President Of Supply Chain And Support

Net32

Kelly Canfield is a customer-focused executive leading Net32’s supply chain and support functions to equip dentists with everything they need to run their practices. She brings end-to-end supply chain experience in procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory management, distribution, and customer service to Net32. Her expertise is supported by a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. She is also a LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and certified in APICS Production and Inventory Management.

Douglas Cantriel

Head Of North American Transportation & Modernization

Ford Motor Company

Chris Caplice

Chief Scientist

DAT Freight & Analytics

Dr. Chris Caplice serves as Chief Scientist for DAT Freight & Analytics where he leads the development and deployment of shipper facing solutions. Chris concurrently serves as the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation & Logistics where he created and co-directs the MIT FreightLab. Chris has published extensively in academic and business journals on the topic of freight transportation and procurement. He was named the Silver Family Research Fellow and awarded the CSCMP Distinguished Service Award in 2016. Dr. Caplice holds a Ph.D. from MIT in Transportation and Logistics Systems, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI)

Gabriel Castillo Blanco

CEO

Grupo Linc

Burak Cendek

Partner

Autotech Ventures

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

Josip Ćesić

CEO

Gideon

Jérôme Charlez

SVP ECommerce, Digital Operations, Omnichannel Transformation

Reckitt

Amanda Chawla

SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Stanford Medicine

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

Ashwin Cheriyan

CEO & Co-Founder

Thistle

Ashwin Cheriyan is an entrepreneur, recovering corporate lawyer and a mediocre surfer. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Thistle, a Bay-area-based modern, tech-enabled, plant-based and organic food and nutrition company. He was also the co-founder of WeGoFair, a social enterprise providing ratings for hotels and restaurants reflecting their performance on social and environmental issues. Prior to Thistle and WeGoFair, he spent 4 years in New York as an M&A associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he worked alongside senior management and cross-functional deal teams in collective transactions valued at over $100 billion. He received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his JD from The University of Texas School of Law. Outside of Thistle, he spends his energy working with, advising and investing in startups, mountain-biking throughout Marin county, suiting up in neoprene to surf the waves of Bolinas, and enjoying the abundant culinary delights the Bay Area has to offer.

Prash Cherukuri

Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking

Piper Sandler

Prash Cherukuri is a Managing Director in the Technology Investment Banking team at Piper Sandler, and leads coverage of supply chain / logistics software. Prash has over 12 years of investment banking experience and has advised on over $150 billion of completed M&A transactions and over $20 billion of equity and debt issuances, for clients such as Thoma Bravo, Sumeru Equity Partners, Centerbridge, Siris Capital, Coupa, Loopio, BigCommerce . Prior to a career in investment banking, Prash spent 6 years as a chip design engineer at Analog Devices and Mediatek. Prash earned a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering from Bharathiar University, a master’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Deepak Chhugani

CEO & Founder

Nuvocargo

Deepak is the founder and CEO of Nuvocargo, a logistics & technology company modernizing the process of moving freight between the U.S. & Mexico - the world’s biggest inter country trade lane. Since its inception in March 2019, he’s led the company to over $75m in venture funding from some of the world’s best investors such as Y Combinator, Tiger Global, QED Investors, NFX, Homebrew, and the founders of Nubank ($50B), Rappi ($5B), Loft ($3B), Ramp ($8B), and many more. Deepak is the first Ecuadorian native to be funded by Y Combinator and got in as a solo nontechnical founder at age 24. Before Nuvocargo, he helped lead $3B+ worth of deals in the Latin America M&A team at BofA Merrill Lynch. Deepak is an Endeavor Entrepreneur, has been recognized in Forbes 30 under 30, and as a Top 50 LatinX Tech Leader. He grew up around a small family business in international logistics in Ecuador, was born in Kenya, and his parents are from India.

Marcus Chung

COO

Coyuchi

A supply chain and operations leader, Marcus has held roles focused on delivering value through strategic supply chain management. His experience includes leading global teams to deliver exceptional product quality, cost and delivery results. In addition, he has developed strategies and engaged with the broader apparel industry to drive sustainability and protect garment workers' rights in the supply chain. Marcus earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Wesleyan University and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He served as a Trustee for Wesleyan University and served two terms on the board of directors for Net Impact, a non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize a new generation to use their careers to drive transformational change in their workplaces and the world.

RJ Cilley

Chief Operating Officer

Saks Fifth Avenue

David Clark

CEO & Founder

Auger

Vanessa Clemendot

VP, NA Chief Supply Chain Officer

L’Oreal

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

Alex Coates

President & CFO

Airspace

Alex Coates is the President and Chief Financial Officer at Airspace. Since joining the company in 2020, he has spearheaded long-term growth strategy and fundraising for Airspace, including its most recent $70 million funding round led by DBL Partners. Prior to Airspace, Coates served as SVP of Finance and acting CFO at Xos Trucks ($XOS), a leader in last-mile transportation technology. At Xos, he led corporate development & strategy, along with finance and several other internal administrative functions. He began his career at McKinsey & Company with a focus on operations and strategy for transportation clients. He then joined private equity firm HGGC, investing in and leading planning for emerging technology businesses. Alex Coates holds a degree in Strategy from Brigham Young University.

Justin Cramer

Co-Founder

ProShip

Justin Cramer is Co-Founder of ProShip Multi-Carrier Shipping Software, where he has deployed, designed or consulted on over 300 customer solutions within 4 continents and has designed shipping solutions executing more than 3.1 million labels a day. Justin has been on the IT side of shipping since 2001.

Artie Crawford

Director Of Cybersecurity

NMFTA

Artie Crawford, CISSP, CISM, is the Director of Cybersecurity at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™. Artie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity strategy and deep technical expertise in addressing complex cybersecurity challenges. He possesses a thorough understanding of the tools, techniques, procedures, and attack vectors employed by cyber adversaries. Artie has a proven track record of providing strategic guidance, collaboration, and engineering support to a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, educational institutions, intelligence agencies, transportation authorities, and the Department of Defense, all in support of their cybersecurity missions. Throughout his distinguished career, Artie has held pivotal roles at organizations such as the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Microsoft, MITRE, and others. His work has been centered on developing advanced techniques and tools for real-world operations. A 27-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Artie retired in 2011 as the Cybersecurity Chief of the Marine Corps, where he served as the Senior Technical Advisor to the CIO and Director of C4.

Lyall Cresswell

CEO & Founder

Trustd

For 22 years Lyall Cresswell, Founder & CEO Trustd, has been on a mission to digitalize the road freight industry & create a collaborative & sustainable future. His many industry firsts include establishing a freight exchange where 8,500 businesses currently trade 2.5 million loads annually, launching a ground-breaking mobile delivery app in 2004 & real-time freight tracking in 2015. Recently Lyall launched Trustd, a bespoke digital KYB platform to manage risk & compliance in the road freight industry. The build process has given Lyall a unique insight into the complexities of the KYB market & a deep understanding of a future based on decentralized identity, e-wallets & verified credentials

Robert Critchley

VP, Transportation & Warehousing

iFIT

Robert (Rob) Critchley is the Vice President of Transportation and Warehousing for iFIT Health and Fitness. iFIT® is a global fitness and well-being subscription technology company that provides unmatched fitness experiences and solutions to its growing community of over 6 million members in over 120 countries. Industry-leading brands such as NordicTrack® and Proform® are powered by the iFIT integrated health and fitness platform, which seamlessly connects the company’s proprietary software, experiential content, and interactive hardware. Rob is accountable for many operational and logistical aspects of the business including sea freight, customs and duty, warehousing and outbound transportation in his current role. Joining iFIT in 2005 as the UK Operations manager, Rob managed customer service and logistics in the UK before working for IFIT Europe doing a similar role. In 2010 he transferred to the iFIT USA headquarters to become the International Quality Manager. Rob had responsibility for developing the international side of the business as well as working in Asia with partner manufacturers to implement continuous improvements to the products sold worldwide and in the domestic USA. Immediately prior to his current role, he was the Senior Director of Warehousing and Logistics where he developed a warehousing network to be able to provide adequate services to both Omni Channel and E- Commerce consumers and a Home Delivery strategy that improved speed and experience to the consumer.

Larry Cuddy

CEO

Lynxis

Dani Daubaras

Head Of Field & Events

Traba

Dani Daubaras is a seasoned event moderator, host, and fitness coach, celebrated for her engaging and dynamic style. Currently serving as the Head of Field and Events at Traba, she has facilitated discussions and hosted events for leading organizations like Booking.com, Puma, and TomTom. Dani is renowned for her work in Amsterdam and across Europe, having produced and hosted events in over 30 countries. Leveraging her unique experiences, Dani excels at fostering inclusive and stimulating environments, driving organic conversations that ensure every panelist contributes meaningfully. Her sessions are known for being both memorable and impactful, resonating with speakers and audiences alike.

Jeff Davidson

GM, Global Devices Customer Supply Chain

Microsoft

Jeff leads Microsoft’s Devices and Software Supply Chain Fulfillment and Logistics Network globally in support of all products, selling channels, and geographies. Before re-joining Microsoft, he was fractional COO to small-to-mid market private equity owned companies. Prior to that, he led the Commerce & Supply Chain Solutions division at Ingram including strategy, growth, and all facets of the Americas business. He has over 25 years of experience in supply chain and entrepreneurship.

Michael Davis

CEO & President

CORT, A Berkshire Hathaway Company

Gabriel de Godoy

CEO

Cargologik

As Cargologik’s Chief Executive Officer, Gabriel brings over 20 years of experience in international freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. Prior to joining Cargologik, Gabriel founded Freight Logistics in 2001, a technology-powered international freight forwarder and high-tech supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Miami, with branch offices in the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Chile acquired in 2019, and nXT Software Solutions in 2006, a WMS SaaS Software company acquired in 2022. Gabriel’s passion for technology and supply chain management has driven him to the forefront of the industry’s transformation, and he believes that the next 5-10 years will only continue to bring about exciting changes. As an avid entrepreneur, Gabriel is committed to being hands-on and finding innovative solutions to problems that continue to push the industry forward.

Mauricio De la Pena

VP Global 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. Prior to his current role, Mauricio has held diverse roles of increasing responsibility both in Procter & Gamble and Clorox in plant operations and plant management, capital & strategic project management, continuous improvement, regional construction management for Latin America, International exports and business planning, as well as end to end leadership and integration of Clorox’s supply chains in the Caribbean, for its Latin America multi-category business and for the US Laundry and Water filtration business categories. He also served as Clorox’s Director of Manufacturing for its domestic Cleaning, Natural Personal Care and Professional products divisions.

Axel de Megille

Head Of Stolt Ventures

Stolt-Nielsen

15 years working experience including 12 years in climate tech venture capital Previously at Turquoise (UK based merchant bank focused on low carbon technologies) and Credit Agricole (Infrastructure project finance team) MSc from Sciences Po and Kedge Business School

Tim Debus

CEO & President

Reusable Packaging Association

Tim is a trade association executive who advances the common business interests of member companies in the global organization for the reusable transport packaging industry. He advocates for systems of packaging reuse to achieve superior supply chain performance in the distribution of goods. Tim’s previous professional experience includes roles in bringing to market new reusable plastic containers for packaging perishable commodities, leading the international trade association for the banana industry, and managing regulatory compliance activities for crop protection products derived from biotechnology processes.

Wally Devereaux

Vice President Cargo & Charters

Southwest Airlines

Wally Devereaux is the Vice President of Cargo and Charters for Southwest Airlines. He is responsible for all commercial and operational aspects of Southwest’s air freight business and passenger charter operations. Wally started his career with Southwest in February 1992 as a Customer Service Agent at Dallas Love Field. He served in various departments at Southwest including Ground Operations, Corporate Communications, and Marketing before joining the Cargo and Charters Team in 1999. Wally serves on the board of directors for the Center for Logistics Education and Research at the University of North Texas, as well as the Transportation Institute at the University of Denver. He is the proud recipient of the Airforwarders Association’s 2007 James Foster Memorial Award, and Southwest Airlines’ 2012 Fun-LUVing Attitude Award. Wally has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington and resides in Colleyville, Texas with his wife, Rachel, and their two daughters, Abby and Emmy.

Jamin Dick

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Lands'​ End

Jamin Dick is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for Lands’ End, Inc. In this role, he oversees global sourcing, supply chain management and distribution operations. A recognized cross-border transportation innovator with over 20 years of industry background, Dick brings essential e-commerce and supply chain insights to Lands’ End. Prior to joining Lands’ End, Dick served as the Head of Supply Chain for North America B2B at Alibaba, as well as years spent in global supply chain and strategy roles with companies such as Pitney Bowes, SML, Target and IBM. Dick received his Bachelor’s degree in English and Russian from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.

Geoff Douglass

CEO

Mythos AI

Geoff is co-founder and CEO of Mythos AI. To date he has commissioned unmanned vessel systems for multiple mission sets to customers worldwide. Geoff co-founded Mythos AI with senior developers from the silicon valley self-driving car industry to bridge major technical gaps in the marine domain.The company is creating digital twins of waterways and self-driving vessel technologies to scale global transportation.

Deborah Dull

VP, Global Supply Chain Sustainability Leader

Genpact

Deborah Dull is a Vice President at Genpact and their Global Leader for Sustainable Supply Chains. She is also the founder of the Circular Supply Chain Network and the author of Circular Supply Chains: 17 Common Questions. Prior to that, she held various supply chain roles at Zero100, GE Digital, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Microsoft where she oversaw launch management, inventory management, and innovation. She is a sought-after author and speaker having been published in various books, articles, and white papers and spoken at dozens of industry events. Deborah holds Supply Chain & Operations Management degrees from Western Washington University (BA) and the University of Liverpool (MSc), with a thesis focused on the digital supply chain and is currently pursuing her DBA from Hariot-Watt University.

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.

Matthew Eby

CEO & Founder

First Street

Matthew Eby is the Founder and CEO of First Street, a climate research and technology company. Under Matthew’s leadership, the company has created numerous first-of-its-kind physical climate risk models to calculate the past, present, and future risk of every property in the United States. Matthew is widely recognized as a climate expert continuously appearing in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Bloomberg, Washington Post, the Associated Press and more. Matthew has also been relied upon as an expert witness, testifying to the Senate Budget Committee on the cost of climate change to the American economy. Before creating First Street, Matthew was the Senior Vice President of Consumer and Brand Marketing for The Weather Company, where he managed a portfolio of brands including The Weather Channel. Prior to that, Matthew led brand marketing at BlackBerry for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Matthew holds an Honors Business Commerce degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from McMaster University in Canada.

Reginaldo Ecclissato

Chief Business Operations And Supply Chain Officer

Unilever

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

Hans Elmegaard

CEO & Co-Founder

Moddule

Industry executive with 25 years experience in the global logistics and supply chain industry. Hans is responsible for overall strategy and operations at Moddule, particularly focused on finance, business development and strategic partnerships. Hans is a Danish native, but a global citizen having spent most of his career outside Denmark. Hans is based in Victoria, BC, Canada with his Canadian wife and two kids.

Paul Enos

CEO

The Nevada Trucking Association

Paul J. Enos is the CEO of the Nevada Trucking Association, which was established in 1932. The Nevada Trucking Association is the preeminent voice for the trucking industry in Nevada and is a 2-time recipient of the Mike Russell Trucking Image Award, a national recognition bestowed by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), annually for enhancing the image of the trucking industry. In 2021 he was named National Chairman of the Trucking Associations Executive Council (TAEC) and won the ATA President’s Annual TAEC Leadership Award. Since assuming his position as CEO in 2006, Enos has aggressively and successfully advocated for public policies that do not only enhance the trucking industry’s competitiveness and profitability, but also improve Nevada’s general business climate. In his tenure, the Nevada Trucking Association has proudly taken a lead role in Nevada in the fight against human trafficking. In 2024 the Nevada Trucking Association took over the administration of the Nevada Manufacturers Association. Enos is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Iota chapter, the Reno Elks Lodge and serves on the Boards of the Community Health Alliance Foundation, The Keystone Corporation and the Nevada Policy Research Institute and formerly a member of the Little Flower Catholic School Board. Born in Elko, Enos is a third generation Nevadan. Enos is an Alumni of the University of Nevada in Reno. Enos and his wife, Sara, live in Reno, Nevada. They have a son Ben and a daughter Nora.

Jonathan Epstein

Managing Partner - Global Head Of Cold Chain

BentallGreenOak

Jonathan is a Managing Partner at BentallGreenOak responsible for all BGO’s temperature-controlled logistics investments in the U.S. in addition to responsibility for the firm’s US Core Plus investing platform. Prior to the merger of Bentall Kennedy and GreenOak Real Estate in 2019, Jonathan was a Partner of GreenOak. Mr. Epstein led the firm’s investment efforts in the Western U.S. and was responsible for the firm’s investment strategy, sourcing, structuring and asset management for the Western region. Jonathan has 30 years of experience in a broad range of real estate activities, including principal investing, finance and Investment Banking. During his career, he has been responsible for the acquisition, development, financing and management of over $50 billion of commercial real estate assets and companies, representing all asset classes, in the United States, Asia and Europe. Jonathan is a current member of Urban Land Institute (ULI), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and is a past member of the Policy Advisory Board of the Fisher School of Real Estate at the University of California, Berkeley, and past Vice Chairman of ULI in Japan. He is a Professional Advisory Board Member of the Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Jonathan is a graduate of the School of Management at Boston University.

Fabian Feldhaus

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Flagship Founders

Fabian Feldhaus is Co-founder and Managing Director of Flagship Founders, the first European venture studio with a focus on maritime technologies, logistics and shipping. Since its inception in May 2020, Flagship Founders has launched five successful startups, formed robust industry partnerships, and secured substantial funding rounds. Before co-founding Flagship Founders, Fabian Feldhaus gained comprehensive experience in launching and scaling startups. He initiated and provided support for numerous early-stage companies, including Book a Tiger, Commerzbank subsidiary #openspace and the startup program at Freie Universität Berlin, among other endeavors. Fabian Feldhaus studied media management at the HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration and the Bauhaus University Weimar.

Darren Field

EVP & Intermodal President

J.B Hunt

Darren Field is the President of Intermodal and Executive Vice President for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. He has over 30 years of experience with J.B. Hunt, having started his career in 1994 working nights as a central dispatcher. Before joining the Intermodal team in 2000, Darren served across several company divisions including engineering services, truckload management and Dedicated Contract Services. He has also held numerous leadership roles during his career, including field operations director, director of network operations and special projects, vice president and senior vice president of pricing and executive vice president of Intermodal. In 2020, Darren assumed his current title as President of Intermodal. In this role, he leverages his operations background and collaborative approach to strengthen J.B. Hunt’s rail relations and scale capacity solutions. His leadership has led to several key investments within the company’s intermodal network, including the company’s plan to scale its fleet up to as many as 150,000 containers by 2027. In 2023, J.B. Hunt announced the launch of Quantum, a breakthrough service for sensitive highway freight, as well as a new service for key markets in Northern and Central Mexico through the Eagle Pass, Texas border gateway. J.B. Hunt’s Intermodal business is currently recognized as North America’s largest company-owned intermodal fleet. During his tenure, the company has been recognized for several workplace achievements, such as being selected as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes and named for the thirteenth time to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2024 list. In 2023, J.B. Hunt was named to the Fortune 500 list for the eleventh consecutive year. Darren also serves as the executive sponsor of Growing and Retaining Outstanding Women (GROW), an employee resource group dedicated to empowering and engaging employees to support women’s professional and personal success. A graduate from the University of Arkansas, Darren holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

Christian Fischer

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.

Todd Florence

Chief Information Officer

Estes Express Lines

Todd Florence joined Estes in 2020 as Chief Information Officer. He is responsible for directing and developing Estes’ information technology (IT) teams to deliver outstanding results for the company’s business while driving its culture and the vision for Estes’ IT roadmap. This bolsters his department’s overall goal of implementing the tools and technologies that make shipping frictionless for customers and teammates alike. A strategic and performance-focused executive with over 20 years of collaborative leadership experience, Todd excels at defining direction, aligning people and resources, and delivering results that consistently exceed expectations. His resume also reflects his expertise with assessing varied cultural, business, and environmental drivers, right-sizing solutions, and delivery across a broad array of industries. Todd’s career includes 15 years at Celerity, a consultancy that helps companies solve problems related to technology adoption and integration, business process efficiency, strategy and alignment, plus talent. There he designed and managed large-scale, transformational engagements for clients across multiple industries. Todd was also a senior program manager at MCI within its Web Hosting Operations division, a consultant for Inacom Information Systems, and the Information Systems (IS) manager for an entrepreneurial venture with International Mobile Communications.. Todd is a two-time graduate of The American University in Washington, DC, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics, followed by an MBA in Finance and Global IT Management. He is also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and has earned Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI accreditation (now expired).

Brandon Fried

Executive Director

The Airforwarders Association

Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association is one of the country’s leading experts on air freight and cargo security. With more than 40 years of experience, Brandon represents the industry and the association by serving on several Federal Advisory Committees including: The TSA Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and The U.S. Department of Commerce Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness. He also served three terms on the CBP Commercial Operations Advisory Committee. While still a forwarder, Brandon joined the Airforwarders Association and was soon elected Chairperson in 2001. He served two consecutive terms as Chair and remained an active member of the Board of Directors. In 2005, he sold his forwarding company and was appointed Executive Director of the Association. He also represents forwarder interests as Chair of the Advisory Board of Cargo Network Services, an IATA company. In Washington, Brandon is the public face of the Airforwarders Association testifying in Congress, working with the Department of Homeland Security, and frequently appearing in national media including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Marketwatch and the New York Times. A graduate of Syracuse University, Brandon holds a masters degree in business administration and lives in Chevy Chase, Md. with his wife Kim and has two children, Evan and Jordan.

Kameel Gaines

CEO & Founder

Rig On Wheels Brokerage & Recruitment Services

Kameel E. Gaines, CEO and founder of Rig On Wheels, brings over two decades of expertise in recruitment and sales, backed by her academic accomplishments with an MBA and a marketing degree. Since launching Rig On Wheels Broker and Recruitment Services from her living room in January 2010, Kameel has become a prominent figure in the trucking recruitment landscape, known for her dynamic presence and commitment to impactful change. Under her leadership, the company has grown into a key player in the industry, and it is noted for its innovative, driver-centric recruitment strategies. In July 2023, Kameel made a significant stride by introducing 'The Rig On Wheels Show,' the first-ever truck driver recruiting show. This show, a treasure trove of industry insights, news, and essential tips for drivers and recruiters, is a testament to her innovative spirit and commitment to enhancing the recruitment and retention processes within the trucking industry. As co-chair of the African American Women in Trucking Association (AAWTA) and a member of the DEI task force of the Transportation Marketing Sales Association (TMSA), Kameel is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values are deeply ingrained in her training and consulting practices. Her forward-thinking approach, which leverages advanced technology and data-driven insights, aims to optimize recruitment, promote continuous learning, and foster community amongst drivers and companies. Through comprehensive training and support systems, Kameel not only strives to improve job placement but also to cultivate enduring relationships and a cohesive, contented workforce in the trucking sector.

Shauna Gamble

CPO & SVP Supply Chain

BOMBARDIER

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

Max Garland

Senior Reporter

Supply Chain Dive

Max Garland is a senior reporter at Supply Chain Dive covering parcel delivery and logistics news that's relevant to shippers. He has been with the publication since 2021. Before that, he covered FedEx and logistics topics for the Commercial Appeal newspaper in Memphis, Tennessee. Max is a graduate of Elon University, where he majored in print and online journalism, and is a former News21 investigative reporting fellow

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).

Sriram Giridhar

Investor

HHLA Next

Sriram heads the venture capital, dealflow and partnerships division at HHLA Next, the CVC & innovation unit of the German heavy freight operator HHLA. His team is at the pilot’s seat of innovation in the maritime & heavy freight logistics sectors, unifying market and technology trends with industry white spaces to pursue build-partner-invest decisions.

Kaitlyn Glancy

Partner

Eclipse Ventures

Kaitlyn is a Partner at Eclipse Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in companies disrupting old-line industries. Kaitlyn specifically focuses on investing in supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies across all stages. Prior to Eclipse, Kaitlyn was VP of North America at Flexport, where she oversaw Flexport’s sales, account management, and operations teams. Joining the company in their seed round, Kaitlyn was integral in scaling Flexport to a multi-national, multi-billion dollar company during her tenure. She holds a B.S. from UCLA in Business Economics and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Originally from California, Kaitlyn now lives in New York City and enjoys spending her weekends at Broadway shows, golfing, and traveling.

Nicole Glenn

CEO & Founder

Candor Expedite, Inc

"Meet Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Expedite, a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network. Today, Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. Nicole navigated through a series of pivotal operational roles within major transportation brokerage companies, immersing herself in the intricate nuances of freight logistics—the essence of moving cargo. Steeped in the daily challenges that shippers and carriers face, she gained invaluable insights to the major obstacles that define the industry landscape. Nicole embraced and transcended these challenges, swiftly rising through the ranks by mastering the art of sales and her ability to collaborate with external and internal teams. She advanced to senior leadership roles including president — solidifying her status as a driving force in the industry. Nicole built her own team to address the lack of transparency in the industry. With her strong network and excellent industry reputation, it wasn’t long before Candor became a top transportation company. She credits her success with an amazing team who consistently provide superior customer service, real-time updates, and open communication. Always looking for new solutions for her customers, Nicole is excited to launch “Candor Cool Chain”, a new division featuring a unique solution for shipping smaller, refrigerated and frozen packages across the U.S. — all while protecting product quality and safety, reducing wasted capacity, keeping costs under control, and minimizing environmental impact. Nicole is a certified member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a member of The Expedite Association of North America, Women in Trucking, Women in Manufacturing, and the Transportation Intermediaries Association. She won numerous awards: Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro’s to Know: Overall Winner; Women in Trucking’s Distinguished Women in Logistics; and Enterprising Women of the Year Champion, a tribute to the world’s top female entrepreneurs. Nicole enjoys giving back to the community and industry. She launched The Ladies Leadership Coalition, a popular podcast designed to empower and celebrate female leaders. Nicole and her hosts amplify the voices of trailblazing women in supply chain and logistics. Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwood University and was recently inducted into their Class of Distinguished Women. She frequently presents at industry conferences; and is a regular contributor to trade and business media, including Forbes Small Business Council.

Andrea Goeman

SVP Global QHSE & Sustainability

JAS Worldwide

Andrea is Senior Vice President QHSE & Sustainability at JAS Worldwide, an American non-asset 3PL based in Atlanta, GA. She has over 20 years’ experience in operational Freight Forwarding, Key Account Management for different Vertical Markets and Corporate Strategy. She worked in the field of Green Logistics since 2007. Andrea is focused on sustainable growth and business transformation by considering the whole logistics ecosystem and stakeholders as customers, strategic suppliers, and employees. This includes all ESG aspects as regulations and risk management, commercial portfolio, values & culture in line with the company strategy. Making a holistic impact for sustainable transformation is driving her professional and private life. Andrea holds degrees in Economics, Freight forwarding and a Kellogg- WHU Executive MBA.

Gabriel Gonzalez Alonso

SVP Corporate Production Management

ZF Group

Currently SVP, Head of Corporate Production Management at ZF in charge of Industry 4.0, Industrial Performance Management, Performance Analytics and Industrial Strategy as well as Advanced Manufacturing Engineering 29 yrs of Manufacturing Experience, 25 of which in Renault-Nissan Alliance From Supervisor at a Body Shop and Head of Paint Shop during 10 years to Automobile and Powertrain Plant Manager, with a high focus on Lean Manufacturing. Mid 2012 took the role of Regional Industrial Director in South America for Renault- Nissan with responsibilities not only in Production but as well on Supply Chain Management and Process Engineering. After this experience moved to Corporate taking the Head of Manufacturing Quality for 3 years with intensive work with teams from both companies Renault and Nissan on different aspects as Suppliers Quality, Build in Quality, and Shipping Quality as well for Assembly Plants as Powertrain. Head of Industrial Performance since 2017 during 3 more years for Renault Group in close contact and developing similar working methods with Nissan on strategic Lean approaches to make one of the most competitive brands in the world from a manufacturing point of view.

Shimon Gowda

Supply Chain Contractor

Apple

Shimon Gowda is a seasoned supply chain professional with extensive experience in various roles within the supply chain industry. With a background in supply chain consulting, she has successfully tackled complex supply chain challenges for diverse clientele from the outset of her career. Her expertise includes designing warehouses, auditing them for best practices, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain networks, with a particular passion for strategizing distribution networks. Shimon is also a staunch advocate for digitalization in supply chain management and is actively involved in initiatives such as building an inventory management application through a no-code platform. Recognized as one of the 'Top 100 Women in Supply Chain' by SDCE in both 2021 and 2023 and having contributed to reputable publications and conferences such as SAPInsights, Society of Women Engineers, NASSCOM to mention a few. She is committed to mentoring young professionals through her platform Supply Chain Unified. With certifications in AWS and ongoing work in AI/ML applications for supply chain, Shimon is dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the industry.

James Gowen

SVP Global Supply Chain, Chief Sustainability Officer

Verizon

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

Todd Greener

EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

Tupperware

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

Alexandra Griffon

CEO & Co-Founder

BlueCargo

Alexandra Griffon is the CEO and co-founder of BlueCargo. She started her career in corporate finance and then transitioned to logistics, explicitly focusing on port terminal operations software. After graduating from UC Berkeley, where she met her co-founder, Laura Theveniau, they began developing port operations and yard stacking algorithms for marine port terminals across Europe and the United States. In 2019, Alexandra and Laura launched the BlueCargo software to expedite container movement within ports and eliminate inefficiencies. Alexandra's expertise, that of her co-founder, and their teams built a trusted solution for 10% of the top 100 US shippers. BlueCargo also supports drayage trucking companies, brokers, and freight forwarders across US ports. BlueCargo's platform simplifies freight auditing for all container-related invoices. It also streamlines the mitigation process for inaccurate late fee billing, such as demurrage, detention, and per diem charges. It connects logistics providers, their customers, and the port, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing overall costs. In the past three years, Alexandra has grown her team significantly, transforming BlueCargo from a two-person startup to a team of over 30 employees. Alexandra is a member of the Harbor Trucking Association in California (HTA), the Bi-State Association in New York/New Jersey, the IANA, the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), and the Home Furnishing Association (HFA)

Manal Habib

CEO & Founder

MightyFly

Manal Habib is the CEO and founder of MightyFly. A graduate from both MIT and Stanford, Habib has developed a strong technical background in aerospace engineering. She previously specialized in flight controls and developed the first robust commercial flight controller. Manal is also a private pilot and in the process of building her own airplane. Her passion for aerospace, vision for a better world, and determination make her a motivated and unstoppable entrepreneur and leader.

Marina Hadjipateras

General Partner & Co-Founder

TMV

Marina Hadjipateras is a General Partner and co-founder of venture capital firm, TMV, where she invests in early-stage founders building companies that will reshape industries and inspire new ones—with a key focus on transforming the supply chain, transportation and logistics industry to become more efficient and sustainable. She has sourced and led TMV investments into Shipskart, Freightify, Portcast, Secro, Trackstar HQ. Prior to TMV, Marina served as Vice President of Investor Relations for Dorian LPG, her family’s 200-year old maritime business, where she led their in-house roadshow, raising 135 million ahead of going public successfully with the ticker LPG. At Dorian, Marina spearheaded the internal restructuring of the company and oversaw key areas of operations, including scale, compliance and private-to-public transition. She also formed Filotimo Partners in order to build out the private investment arm for her family, which included the development of a next-gen investment plan and deployment of multiple venture investments on behalf of the company. In 2018, she received the NYOT Innovators and Disruptors Award for Venture Capital. In 2023 Marina received the Llyod’s List top ten in finance award given to those who have been the most influential people in commercial banking, investment banking and alternative finance as it pertains to the shipping industry. Marina has served for over a decade as Vice Chair of the INTERTANKO Environmental Committee, where she collaborates closely with the IMO (International Maritime Organization) to develop lasting, innovative solutions that create a positive impact on our oceans and surrounding environment. She is a mentor for Endeavor, a leading global community of high-impact entrepreneurs committed to building thriving ecosystems in emerging and underserved markets across the world. As a founder of TMV, Marina is an industry leader in supply chain innovation, the future of shipping and logistics, and tech-enabled, sustainable transportation solutions. She is a supportive, approachable leader and mentor, and leverages her wealth of sector and business expertise to drive exceptional returns for TMV investors, as well as the success of founders building businesses with the potential to shift the course of industry. Marina is an avid champion of LGBTQ+ rights, ardently committed to helping build a future of companies that support a diverse and inclusive world. Marina is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s STCW program and earned her B.A. from Georgetown University.

Rob Hahn

COO

Pattern

Rob Hahn brings more than a decade of executive experience in operations, robotics, and automated warehousing to his role as Pattern’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hahn joined Pattern from Whitebox where he served as COO and built the company’s global fulfillment network from the ground up. Previously, Hahn served as an executive at Amazon where he pioneered the company’s automated fulfillment centers, driving the successful integration of robotics and global expansion of the company’s logistics services.

John Hantzis

Transportation Sector Chief

InfraGard

John Hantzis is a distinguished executive with extensive expertise in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, currently based in Land O Lakes, FL. With a robust background spanning various leadership roles, John excels in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving significant cost reductions while ensuring superior quality and service excellence. As the Transportation Sector Chief for Infragard his role to is work with both government and businesses to address security concerns in the Transportation Industry.

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.

Ittay Hayut

CEO & Founder

Hoopo

Craig Headford

CEO

Freight Mergers

For the last 22 years Craig has been running a successful Freight Forwarding Strategic Growth Consultancy that assists Freight Forwarders with fast track growth plans and is one of the leading experts in the sector. Craig Headford works very closely with his clients in assisting them to find key personnel and M&A opportunities that match their growth strategy. Craig shares his clients’ passion for growth and increased profits. The Freight Forwarding professionals that set up profitable offices, trade lanes, specialist divisions and consistently hit their targets. Craig is Editor-in-Chief and owner of the FORWARDER magazine, a leading freight publication, as well as the FORWARDER Directory, which is the perfect freight buying tool. Craig and his team can assist with Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Search & Media please visit HeadfordGroup.com and we will be delighted to help you double your EBIT.

Sheri Hinish

Principal/Senior Partner, Global Consulting Sustainability Technology & Ecosystems Leader

EY

Sheri is the Global Consulting Sustainability Technology and Ecosystems Leader. She recently joined Technology Consulting and is a member of both the Global Technology Consulting Leadership team and Global Sustainability Executive team. Sheri also works collaboratively across service lines with CCaSS and across EY alliance partner ecosystem to advance our work in sustainability and bring the power of technology consulting to help us help our clients achieve their sustainability goals.

Dan Hobbs

CEO & Co-Founder

Protex AI

Recently named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, serial technology entrepreneur Dan Hobbs co-founded Protex AI with the vision of harnessing the best in AI technology to help EHS teams be more proactive and contribute to a zero-harm work environment. Protex AI uses camera software to identify areas of risk in an organisation before accidents occur. Using computer vision, the platform enables companies to effectively identify and correct the non-compliant behavior trends that lead to accidents. Recently named in the Forbes 30 under 30, Dan is an advocate for all things EHS tech innovation, regularly contributing at a number of international online and offline EHS events on this very subject

Jim Hoefflin

CEO

Softeon

Jim Hoefflin is a proven Chief Executive Officer, in both PE-backed organizations and public company divisions, who has led companies that provide complex enterprise software solutions in a variety of markets. With a software background in Global Logistics, Human Resources Management, and Food & Nutrition, Jim has experience with the world’s largest CPG, Hi-Tech, 3PL, Healthcare and Education organizations. He has led companies from start-up to $200mm in annual revenue. Jim currently leads Softeon, a Warburg portfolio company, since November of 2022.

Shaun Hon

General Partner & Founder

Motion Ventures

Shaun Hon is the Founder and General Partner of Motion Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on catalysing digital and energy transition across supply chains. Motion Ventures is backed by more than 15 strategic investors such as MOL, Lloyd’s Register, MarineTraffic, Wilhelmsen, and more. Motion Ventures has invested in more than 25 companies since 2021. Shaun was honoured Forbes 30 under 30, Prestige 40 under 40 and Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow for founding Motion Ventures. He received his Masters in Mechanical Engineering with First Class Honours from Imperial College London.

Jon Hong

Partner

Fifth Wall

Jon Hong is a Partner at Fifth Wall—the largest asset manager focused on improving, future-proofing, and decarbonizing the built world—where he serves as Deputy Portfolio Manager and leads growth and late-stage investing. Prior to joining Fifth Wall, Jon was an Investment Director at the SoftBank Vision Fund, investing in and serving on the Boards of companies ranging from Gopuff to ShipBob, among others. Before joining SoftBank, Jon was at PointState Capital focused on public global technology, media, and telecom (TMT) investments and he started his career at Goldman Sachs. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his BA in International Relations from the College of Arts & Sciences and BS in Economics from Wharton.

Gary Horsfield

Chief Supply Chain Officer

BIC

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

Xiaodi Hou

CEO & Founder

Bot Auto

Dr. Xiaodi Hou is the Founder and CEO of Bot Auto, an autonomous trucking company. Dr. Hou is an internationally renowned expertin autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision. He earned a Ph.D. in Computation and Neural Systems from the California Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Priorto Bot Auto, Dr. Hou co-founded TuSimple in 2015 and serves as the company’s CTO and CEO. He has presented at global events such as Web Summit and Nvidia’s GTC conference and has been featured in leading publications such as Wired and Forbes.

Andy Huang

Head Of US Logistics

Shein

Peter Huh

CIO/CTO

Capital Brands

Mr. Huh brings over 25 years of Technology and Executive Management experience for companies he has helped grow from Start-ups to Up-starts and eventually market leaders with aggregate market valuations of over $2.5B. He has led companies through high growth by understanding the business models and laying out strategic technology roadmaps while building teams and operations accordingly. Currently Mr. Huh serves as the CIO/CTO of Capital Brands/NutriBullet which was acquired by DeLonghi, SPa in December, 2020. Throughout his career Mr. Huh has been a technology consultant for investment banks such as Goldman Sachs and J. Streicher. Mr. Huh was also CTO/CIO at Cypress Creek Renewables, CTO at Quest Nutrition, CTO and Co-founder of Vimation, CTO of Kurtzman Carson Consultants and Managing Director of DMP Consulting. His technical expertise spans various verticals such as Media and Entertainment technology, Solar Energy, Consumer Packaged Goods, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Legal, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Application Development and Enterprise Systems integration.

Shalom Johnson

System Executive Director Of Supply Chain Operations

UNCHCS

Shalom Johnson's career in healthcare supply chain management spans over two decades, showcasing her deep expertise in various aspects of the industry. Having held leadership positions at Entegra Procurement Services, Premier, Inc., and working within Cardinal Health distribution, she has garnered valuable insights into healthcare distribution, C-suite engagement, sourcing technology, negotiation, and strategy development. As the System Executive Director of Supply Chain Operations at UNCHCS, Shalom leads the development and management of healthcare operations across all of UNC Healthcare's facilities, including hospitals and ambulatory clinics. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing operations, crafting strategies, and fostering engagement within UNCHCS's onsite supply chain operations, addressing the complexities inherent in such a large-scale healthcare system. Shalom's academic background, including an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, complements her extensive professional achievements. This blend of academic excellence and practical experience solidifies her reputation as a highly respected leader in healthcare supply chain management. Shalom Johnson's contributions play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery within UNCHCS and beyond.

Sara Jones

Head Of Aerospace Investments

Honeywell Ventures

Anthony Jules

CEO & Co-Founder

Robust.ai

Anthony Jules is a trailblazing entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, renowned for his role as the co-founder and CEO of Robust.AI. Armed with a deep-seated passion for artificial intelligence and robotics, he spearheads the company's mission to develop robust and adaptable AI systems. With a rich background in computer science and a keen eye for innovation, Jules is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of intelligent automation. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have positioned Robust.AI at the forefront of the industry, poised to revolutionize how AI interacts with and enhances our world.

Marc Kalmes

COO, Chief Supply Chain Officer

ChampionX

Marc Kalmes is Senior Vice President, Chemical Technologies Global Supply Chain and Corporate Category Management. Marc was previously vice president of our Eastern Hemisphere Supply Chain organization for Chemical Technologies, which included regional structures in Europe, MENA/SSA, Russia/CIS, and Asia Pacific. He has nearly 30 years of experience leading and transforming supply chain operations. Prior to ChampionX, he led the EMEA Supply Chain for specialty chemical producer Axalta Coating Systems. He also held a variety of progressive Supply Chain leadership roles at Syngenta, a leading agricultural science and technology company. Marc has an MBA from ESSEC & Mannheim Business Schools and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Conservatoire National des Arts & Métiers

Ellen Kapiloff

VP, NORCAM Operations

Lacoste

Ellen Kapiloffis a seasoned Supply Chain Executive with over 18 years of experience in International and Domestic Transportation, 3PL Management, Implementation, Organizational Transformation, and Direct to Consumer and Procurement.  She has worked for top importers such as Ralph Lauren and Nike. as well as start ups like Peloton. She joined Lacoste as Vice President of Operations for NORCAM (US/CAN/MEXICO) in June 2022.   Ellen started on the freight forwarder’s side working as a Business Analyst and being put on a rotational program from the warehouse to global account management. She learned the business from the ground up! Originally from outside of Boston, Ellen has spent time all around the US and Canada.  She graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, earning her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Legal Studies. New York City is where she now calls home along with her six-year old Golden Retriever, Leni.  You can find Ellen at an airport in the Delta Lounge, or with one of her fellow Chiefs (a female executive networking group), or at Central Park with Leni

Yushiro Kato

CEO

CADDi

Yushiro previously worked for McKinsey & Company, where he co-led the procurement sector for the manufacturing industry. He supported large manufacturers in Chicago, Milwaukee, New Jersey, and more. In November 2017, he founded CADDi with the mission to “unleash the potential of manufacturing.” In 2023, Yushiro was selected as one of the top 10 entrepreneurs by Forbes.

Patrick Kelleher

CEO, North America

DHL Supply Chain

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

Patrick Kelley

Executive Vice President

OSM Worldwide

Patrick Kelley, executive vice president and co-founder of OSM Worldwide, leads the company in product development and price modeling. Patrick stays abreast of market trends affecting the shipping and transportation industry and works closely with partners to decode regulations and negotiate the best possible experience for customers

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.

Lee Klaskow

Senior Analyst - Transportation And Logistics

Bloomberg Intelligence

Lee A. Klaskow is a senior global transportation & logistics analyst and sector head for Bloomberg Intelligence, a division of Bloomberg LP. Lee has been analyzing the freight markets for decision makers since 2006. His current coverage spans global marine shipping, air freight and logistics sectors as well as the North American trucking and railroad industries. In addition to his industry work, Lee provides coverage on 21 freight transportation and logistics companies. He is focused on providing differentiated research through channel checks and collaborating with colleagues in adjacent industries. Lee is the host and founder of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Talking Transports podcast, which features forwarding thinking conversations with executives, analysts, regulators and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between. He is an articulate public speaker and frequent contributor on Bloomberg television and radio as well as other media outlets. He also speaks at industry conferences as well as company and academic events. Prior to joining Bloomberg, he was a senior analyst at Longbow Research and Prudential Equity Group, where he covered freight transportation and logistics companies. Lee was ranked four stars by StarMine for EPS accuracy and recommendation performance prior to joining Bloomberg. He has also worked at Prudential Equity Group as an industrial associate prior to being promoted to senior analyst. He helped originate and execute global equity transactions for both ABN Amro Rothschild and J.P. Morgan. Lee began his career at McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei analyzing and reporting on the primary equity markets. In addition to his role as an analyst, Lee is Bloomberg Intelligence’s team leader focused on analyst franchise building. Previously managed groups across a broad coverage universe including transports, consumer, basic materials, health care and financials. He earned his bachelor of science degree in finance and management from Ithaca College, and his master’s in business from Fordham University.

Steve Kochan

HaulPay

President

Steve is the Founder and President of HaulPay. HaulPay is a digital freight finance and payments platform. It solves the biggest credit and payment challenges in transportation. Steve started his career as an account executive at CH Robinson. Steve also founded ComFreight, one of the first digital freight-matching marketplaces to build organic growth. He has advised many freight startups, consulted many shippers and brokers, and has worked as a digital project manager in the home building space. Steve's first business was in college tuning racing engines. He studied international politics and economics and is an enthusiast of music, cars, and martial arts.

Sasha Koff

Former SVP, Digital Supply Chain

Dell Technologies

Krenar Komoni

CEO & Founder

Tive

Krenar Komoni is an entrepreneur that has developed breakthrough ideas in transportation, logistics, wireless electronics, and data analytics for nearly a decade. As an innovator and market leader, he has successfully developed and led cross-functional teams while enhancing business performance in sales, finance, supply chain logistics, distribution, and manufacturing. Most recently, Krenar founded the global supply chain visibility company, Tive, headquartered in Boston, that provides a cloud-based platform and IoT sensors to capture critical real-time data on shipments throughout the globe. Krenar embodies the leadership, management, and vision necessary to deliver market innovation, drive growth, and unlock hidden potential. Previously, Krenar worked at BitWave Semiconductor, developing the world’s first software-defined radio (SDR), Eta Devices, an MIT-based startup developing highly efficient cellular base stations, and has provided consulting services for various Fortune 500 companies on chip and system-level wireless design.

Hendrik Kramer

CEO & Co-Founder

Fernride

Hendrik Kramer is the Co-Founder and CEO of FERNRIDE, that offers a scalable solution for autonomous, electric trucking. He co-founded FERNRIDE in 2019 with Dr. Maximilian Fisser and Jean-Michael Georg in Munich. Before launching FERNRIDE, he specialized in Entrepreneurship and Autonomous Driving in his Master's program at TU Munich and Stanford University. He started his first company already at the age of 16 and scaled it to a successful international business. In 2024 he was featured at the top of the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list for Manufacturing & Industry.

Jennifer Krueger

Vice President, Demand & Supply Planning

Light & Wonder

As the Vice President, Demand and Supply Planning for Light & Wonder, Jennifer leads the global S&OP process and is responsible for all demand planning, supply planning, and inventory strategy for the and-based casino business. Before joining Light & Wonder, Jennifer served as the Senior Director, Sales and Operations Planning for Ulta Beauty, where she led a team responsible for the centralized, coordinated management of operational planning and merchandise flow. Prior to Ulta Beauty, Jennifer held various roles at DSC Logistics in the areas of Operations Excellence and Business Development supporting customers in the consumer packaged goods and retail industries. Jennifer also held several roles of increasing responsibility at Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. in the areas of Business Development, Project Management and Account Management. She worked with global customers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, and Mining industries to drive increased plant and equipment utilization. Additionally, Jennifer served over eight years in the United States Army as a Logistics Officer. She excelled in operations, planning, and leadership positions, culminating in an assignment as a Company Commander. She completed deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She also completed her Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kimberleigh Kyle

Senior Vice President, Operations & Account Management

GXO

Mark LaBrosse

Owner And Managing Partner

McClay’s Logistics

Mark draws on 22 years of expansive industry experience to solve complex freight challenges and create sustainable growth for McClay’s Logistics USA, its carrier partners, and customers. Launching his tech-driven 3PL in 2019, his systems approach and deep capacity for strategy and talent development powered the company’s rise—from two employees to a team of 29 and 18M in annual revenue—despite today’s low-volume market. Mark began his logistics career as a carrier sales manager with CH Robinson, and he rose rapidly in the industry. As VP of Sales for an international transportation and logistics company, he was a key driver of its success boosting employee growth by 300% and revenue growth by 1200% in just 4 years. Through his strategic career progression, Mark has developed a powerful approach to success and workplace satisfaction: Creating a people-first, purpose-driven culture and nurturing a growth mindset, he fosters team cohesion and, ultimately, enables high performance. Most recently, he partnered with Move for Hunger, and his 3PL now supports the nonprofit's mission to deliver surplus food to underserved communities. In 2000, Mark earned his degree in supply chain management from Michigan State University. Today, he’s married with three boys, and he seizes every opportunity to feed his passion for competition—from softball and cycling to rock climbing, coaching youth baseball, and more.

Fred Laluyaux

CEO

Aera Technology

Fred Laluyaux is the CEO of Aera Technology, the Decision Intelligence company transforming enterprises with AI for decision automation. Through its Aera Decision Cloud™ — the first patented cloud platform that digitizes and automates business decision making in real time and at scale using AI and machine learning — the company is disrupting enterprise decision making. Fred is an entrepreneur at heart and Silicon Valley veteran, bringing an impressive track record building successful startups and driving technology innovation. Prior to launching Aera Technology, Fred was the CEO of Anaplan, which he grew to a billion+ valuation. He also held several executive positions at SAP, Business Objects, and ALG Software. As a thought leader on the future of work and Decision Intelligence, Fred frequently shares his vision with influencers through podcasts and speaking engagements at prominent industry conferences. His views have also been published in business and trade publications. A technology and startup advisor, Fred is also an investor and active Board Member of several startups in the U.S. and Europe.

Devrim Leonard

Head Of Global Transportation Operations, Devices & Services

Google

Stephen Levine

Executive Managing Director

Newmark Knight Frank

Stephen Levine is a principal in Newmark’s occupier-side North American industrial practice group called the Industrial Advisory Group (“IAG”) based in the firm’s Miami, FL office. Stephen and his partners focus on the representation of occupiers or end-users of industrial, distribution and manufacturing space with a particular expertise advising clients within the food and beverage distribution and multi-temperature (or cold storage) verticals Across North America. The IAG employs a unique blend of advisory, consultative and traditional real estate brokerage perspectives to create, execute and implement long-term strategic and network optimization plans with and for clients to help align their real estate footprint with their respective business and financial objectives. IAG’s approach typically seeks the input and collective wisdom from all internal client groups including finance, operations, supply chain & logistics, transportation, legal and real estate. Stephen’s >30 years of experience and legal background enabled him to provide optimal solutions for publicly-traded and privately-held broadline and/or specialty food distributors, public refrigerated warehousers, 3PL operators, institutional real estate investor funds, private equity investors as well as all types of dry, ambient industrial occupiers/users.

Rachel Levy

COO

Brooklinen

Rachel Levy joined Brooklinen™ in November 2021 as the first Chief Operating Officer and first outside executive hire to bring the next level of leadership and operating principles to the company. With more than 25 years of Global Supply Chain experience, Rachel has built her expertise and institutional knowledge in consumer products with a focus in the home category for 20 years along with experience in consumer electronics. Prior to joining Brooklinen™, Rachel was the Chief Operating Officer at the music brand, Victrola where she was focused on the global supply chain delivering profitable growth and launching new products on-time into the US, LATAM and European markets. Rachel spent her formative years at Sleep Innovations and Innocor when it was a startup and also instrumental in growing the business from $34MM to $1B in annual revenues while leading the growth in various leadership roles along with building out the manufacturing operations in the US to fuel the growth into global consumer markets with large retailers. In 2014, Rachel earned her Executive MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. ​Her Lean Six Sigma certification from Villanova University and bachelor's degree in Materials & Logistics Management, Purchasing & Operations and Logistics & Transportation from Michigan State University led her to start her career at Deloitte & Touché Consulting Group with a focus with Fortune 500 Manufacturing and Distribution Companies in the area of Supply Chain Management. She is passionate about traveling the world and spending quality time with her husband and two teenage sons in New Jersey and Florida.

Alexa Liautaud

Partner

General Catalyst

Alexa Liautaud is a partner at General Catalyst, a venture capital firm that partners with founders from seed through growth stages and beyond to build companies that withstand the test of time. At GC, Alexa invests in enterprise and consumer companies, with a particular focus on founders solving society’s most pressing problems. She focuses on GC’s Global Resilience thesis to modernize critical sectors, from national security to media, to modern manufacturing and logistics. She is based in New York. Prior to joining GC, Alexa was a journalist reporting on complex and investigative topics at NBC News. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Vice. As a journalist and investor alike, Alexa reflects the importance of perceiving the present with unclouded clarity, navigating disparate sources to discern opportunity, and building authentic empathy with founders from all over the world. Alexa is actively involved with the following GC companies: Helsing, Senra Systems, Magma, Evvy, and several unannounced. Alexa graduated from Stanford University with a BA (hons) in History and Minor in Middle Eastern Languages. She wrote her honors thesis on the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and conducted research for Col. Joe Felter at Stanford’s CISAC. She received a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia Journalism School and an MBA from Stanford University.

Harris Ligon

CEO

Telegraph

Harris Ligon is the co-founder and CEO of Telegraph. Prior to launching Telegraph, he spent nearly 15 years in surface transportation at Uber Freight, Norfolk Southern, and BNSF Railway. During this time, he led teams in operations, strategy, business development, and product development. Harris holds a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, and a MBA from The College of William & Mary.

Shica Little

Founder

Dr Shica’s Bakery

Charles Liu

Chief Operating Officer

Away

Charles Liu brings more than 20 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management and corporate operations across the retail and consumer products industry. Since October 2021, Mr. Liu has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Away where he is responsible for the end-to-end operation and supply chain functions, including global sourcing, manufacturing, product development, quality control, logistics, transportation, inventory management, allocation, customer service, along with digital, information technology and company ERP implementation. Prior to joining Away, Mr. Liu served as Chief Operating Officer for Casper from Feb 2021 to Sep 2021 and from April 2018 to Feb 2021, as the Vice President of Supply Chain for Walmart eCommerce to deliver meaningful operating efficiencies across supplier relationships and negotiations, inventory, logistics, and customer promise. Before Walmart, he had leadership positions with Shopko, Walgreens, and Ahold Delhaize. Charles received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Wuhan University in China, a MBA and Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee.

Justin Liu

US Country Manager

Alibaba.com

Over the past decade worked with some of the leading platforms to meet business and consumer sourcing and purchasing needs. Has extensive experience in both cross-border B2C and B2B businesses, with a strong understanding of the US domestic e-commerce market. Passionate about assisting US buyers navigate global procurement, developing global sourcing strategies to enhance their efficiency and profitability

Christina Loh

SVP Supply Chain

Zwift

Christina Loh is a COO & technology operations executive with 20+ years of experience building and leading teams. She has a proven record of bringing advanced technology products to market—mobile phones, tablets, IoT, gaming and software solutions. She has held executive positions at startups, turnarounds and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, HP and Zwift. She delivers results regardless if a business is at an incubation or mature stage. Adept at forming, transforming and/or merging existing businesses, leading global teams and launching products and services globally.

Paul Lomax

Venturing Transformation Snr Manager

PepsiCo

Based in the UK, Paul leads the PepsiCo Labs Project Management Office for the Supply Chain Programs. Paul is responsible for the PepsiCo Labs program coordination and engagement process with VCs, technology partners & with PepsiCo functional teams to provide the process and structure for successful piloting of solutions. Paul began his career with PepsiCo in 2000 in UK snacks Manufacturing and has spent his 24-year career across Manufacturing, Commercialization and Innovation. Paul’s knowledge of our business is a key enabler in getting things done swiftly and effectively within the PepsiCo Labs world. Paul holds a Masters Degrees in Strategic Management, a Masters Degree in Computing Science alongside a Bachelor Hons Degree in Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering.

Amalia Londono

EVP End To End Supply Chain North America

Colgate-Palmolive Company

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

Bob Loycano

Vice President, Supply Chain

FDH Aero

Bob Loycano serves as Vice President, Supply Chain for FDH Aero. In his role, Bob is responsible for establishing the purchasing and planning strategies used by each of the FDH Aero businesses. He aggregates the collective’s purchasing synergies, enabling improved partnerships with suppliers. Prior to joining FDH Aero, Bob spent seven years as Executive Director of Supply Chain at Wesco. After his time at Wesco, Bob spent 10 years as Vice President of Procurement at KLX Aerospace – three years of which were spent with Boeing Distribution Services after its acquisition of KLX. During his tenure, Bob oversaw all global procurement, planning, sourcing and technical support. Bob’s experience extends well beyond aerospace distribution – starting his career as an engineer at General Electric Aircraft Engines. He then spent 18 years at Pratt & Whitney as a manufacturing & design engineer, and later as commodity manager. Bob graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Oxford University. He would go on to earn an MBA from the University of Connecticut.

Scott Luton

CEO & Founder

Supply Chain Now

As the founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now, you might say Scott Luton is the voice of supply chain – but he’s too much of a team player to ever claim such a title. One thing’s for sure: he’s a tried and true supply chain expert. With over 20 years of experience in the end-to-end supply chain, Scott’s insights have appeared in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and CNN. He has been named the 2024 #1 Global Thought Leader and Supply Chain Influencer by Thinkers360, a 2019 Supply Chain Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and more. A proud United States Air Force Veteran, Scott has also regularly led efforts to give back to his fellow veteran community since his departure from active duty in 2002.

Guilherme Luz

CEO

Parnity

Guilherme founded the Twig Logistics Network in 2013, establishing a unique network for freight forwarders. The network focuses on connecting freight forwarders while maintaining a limited number of members per country. Since its inception, Twig has expanded to encompass over 300 members across 90 countries. Guilherme has successfully organized 10 annual international meetings in four different countries, designed exclusively for CEOs of freight forwarding companies. These events have brought together more than 1,000 professionals from over 90 nations, facilitating over 16,000 one-on-one meetings, alongside various social activities and informative lectures. This creates an ideal environment for building partnerships and fostering networking opportunities. In 2015, Guilherme launched the first marketing agency dedicated to the logistics sector, offering specialized services and digital marketing insights. Remarkably, over 90% of the agency's clients are freight forwarders operating in more than 42 countries. In 2020, Guilherme also founded Parnity, a comprehensive platform for freight forwarder partnerships. Parnity digitizes all interaction points among freight forwarders and provides unique tools, including a marketplace and Partner Relationship Management system. Parnity now serves clients across all continents in over 60 countries.

Shay Lynn Dixon

CEO

SCALE Logistics

Shay Lynn Dixon is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience spanning from hands-on warehousing to top-tier executive leadership. Originally from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, PA, Shay proudly calls Georgia home. As the CEO and Co-Founder of SCALE Logistics, Shay leads a premier 3rd party logistics company specializing in transporting high-value cargo for the aerospace, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Shay's expertise extends beyond the boardroom; she has been featured on various podcasts, radio shows, and media segments, sharing her insights into entrepreneurship and logistics. Shay channels her passion and entrepreneurial spirit to create pathways into Supply Chain and Logistics for others in underserved communities.

Patrick MacDonald-King

CEO

Greenlane Infrastructure

Patrick Macdonald-King is currently the CEO of Greenlane Infrastructure, LLC, a $675 million joint venture established by Daimler Truck North America, LLC, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock to build a high-performance, nationwide, zero-emission charging and hydrogen refueling network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the United States. Previously, Patrick was President and COO of EV Connect, one of the largest EV Charging network service providers in the USA with international deployments in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Patrick scaled EV Connect to almost 20,00 charging stations under management, over a quarter of a million drivers, while expanding strategic relationships to provide network services for companies such as bp, GM, Dominos, and 7-11, and was named to Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies in 2022. EVC was acquired by global electric equipment and services giant Schneider Electric in 2022 to become the backbone of their eMobilty strategy in North America and Europe

Lance Malesh

CEO & President

MODE Global

Lance Malesh is MODE Global’s President and Chief Executive Officer bringing more than 20 years of experience in growth optimization and profitability through sales, management and technical expertise. Lance is an accomplished senior operations, sales and marketing executive with extensive experience in identifying and securing growth through intuitive analyses of competitive forces and directing cross-functional collaborations across business units. With his extensive operational and sales experience along with a hands-on management style, he has helped companies reduce barriers across all organizational and executive levels to meet and exceed business goals. Lance has bachelor’s degrees in both Business Administration and Economics / Finance

Ben Marcus

Managing Partner & Co- Founder

UP.Partners

Ben Marcus is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of UP.Partners, building and investing in technology companies that are Transforming the Moving World. History has shown that as access to mobility increases, the societies that benefit from these advancements experience vastly improved quality of life. An increase in economic prosperity. An increase in spending time doing things that matter. A richer human experience filled with adventure and fellowship. The firm partners with entrepreneurs, corporations, and governments helping move people and goods cleaner, faster, safer, and at lower cost – on the ground, in the air, at sea, and in space. In 2014, Ben co-founded AirMap, the world’s leading airspace management platform. AirMap is delivering technology solutions globally for Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management (UTM) to enable advanced aerial mobility operations at scale. AirMap was acquired in 2021. Together with his UP.Partners co-founder Cyrus Sigari, the two co-founded jetAVIVA in 2006, which is today the world’s leading broker of business jets. Ben & Cyrus co-created the UP.Summit in 2017, which has grown into the premier annual gathering of the world’s leading innovators in mobility. The UP.Summit is co-hosted in alternating years by the Walton Family and the Perot Family. In 2020, Ben and his partners Cyrus Sigari and Adam Grosser launched UP.Partners with an inaugural $230M USD venture fund. The sector-focused firm accelerates the positive impact of transportation innovation. The unique community of sector-expert entrepreneurs, executives, corporates, and co-investors equals unparalleled access, improves decision-making, and provides the best support and synergies for our portfolio companies and their founders. Together with co-founders John Kuolt and Katelyn Foley, Ben spearheaded the launch of UP.Labs in 2022. UP.Labs partners with large corporations to build startups that solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. UP.Labs’ first corporate partner is Porsche. UP.Labs builds two startups per year with each corporate partner. Ben is an FAA-certified Airline Transport Pilot and Flight Instructor with 5,000 hours of flight experience in more than 100 types of airplanes, seaplanes, gliders, and helicopters. He started his career as a flight instructor and flight test engineer. Ben is a graduate of Purdue University’s School of Aeronautics. He lives in Santa Monica with his wife and daughter. In 2014, Ben co-founded AirMap, the world’s leading airspace management platform. AirMap is delivering technology solutions globally for Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management (UTM) to enable advanced aerial mobility operations at scale. AirMap was acquired in 2021. Together with his UP.Partners co-founder Cyrus Sigari, the two co-founded jetAVIVA in 2006, which is today the world’s leading broker of business jets. Ben & Cyrus co-created the UP.Summit in 2017, which has grown into the premier annual gathering of the world’s leading innovators in mobility. The UP.Summit is co-hosted in alternating years by the Walton Family and the Perot Family. In 2020, Ben and his partners Cyrus Sigari and Adam Grosser launched UP.Partners with an inaugural $230M USD venture fund. The sector-focused firm accelerates the positive impact of transportation innovation. The unique community of sector-expert entrepreneurs, executives, corporates, and co-investors equals unparalleled access, improves decision-making, and provides the best support and synergies for our portfolio companies and their founders. Together with co-founders John Kuolt and Katelyn Foley, Ben spearheaded the launch of UP.Labs in 2022. UP.Labs partners with large corporations to build startups that solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. UP.Labs’ first corporate partner is Porsche. UP.Labs builds two startups per year with each corporate partner. Ben is an FAA-certified Airline Transport Pilot and Flight Instructor with 5,000 hours of flight experience in more than 100 types of airplanes, seaplanes, gliders, and helicopters. He started his career as a flight instructor and flight test engineer. Ben is a graduate of Purdue University’s School of Aeronautics. He lives in Santa Monica with his wife and daughter.

Dirk Martin

VP Logistics & Customer Services

Freshpet

Dirk Martin has over 30 years of leadership in various supply chain functions across diverse industries. Currently the Vice President of Logistics and Customer Services for Freshpet Inc., innovator and leader in the fresh petfood market. He’s also worked for other industry leaders Lamb Weston, Tyson Foods, Sara Lee, Ryder Systems, and Stanley Black & Decker. His focus is on developing and executing strategies for re-engineering company supply chains leveraging best in class technologies and resource optimization. He’s led multiple implementations of technology solutions and process improvement methodologies across the organizations. Thus, creating solutions for efficient operations for the entire supply chain. He is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

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.

Laura Maxwell

SVP, Supply Chain

PepsiCo Foods North America

Laura is currently the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for PepsiCo Foods North America, the $26 billion snack and convenient food business that includes Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) and Quaker Foods North America (QFNA). In this role, which she began in March 2020, Laura is accountable for 30,000 associates across manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, in-market operations, and all supporting headquarters functions. Her priorities include ensuring execution in support of the commercial growth agenda, along with productivity, quality, environmental health and safety, and sustainability. Following her graduation from Iowa State University with a degree in industrial engineering, Laura joined Frito-Lay in 1989 and established her career across field manufacturing and plant leadership roles in Iowa, Kansas, Texas, and California. After 17 years, Laura joined Frito-Lay HQ, holding roles such as Senior Vice President of Service and Distribution, Supply and Commercialization, and Senior Vice President of Business Transformation. Laura is proud to be the executive sponsor for Frito-Lay’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), providing strategic oversight and guidance to the 10 groups representing 4,400 associates across North America. Laura is also a staunch supporter of advancing opportunities for women within her local community and across critical STEM fields. Based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Laura and her husband, Marty, are proud parents to two daughters – Maddy, married to Ronnie, and Molly.

Gretchen McCarthy

EVP, Chief Supply Chain & Logistics Officer

Target

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

Sean McCartney

Chief Supply Chain Officer

StockX

As chief supply chain officer, Sean McCartney ensures customers across the globe have the same best-in-class experience when buying and selling on StockX. In his role, Sean oversees StockX’s global network of authentication centers, which includes 11 different facilities spanning three continents. Prior to joining StockX, Sean served in senior operations roles at companies including Radial, Chico’s, and Home Depot. Sean holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University and today resides in Park City, Utah. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, three children, and his Golden Doodle, Cooper

Mike McClure

Partner

Sageview Capital

Mike McClure is a Partner at Sageview Capital, a tech-focused growth equity firm with offices in California and Connecticut. Mike joined Sageview in 2011, serves on the Board of six portfolio companies, and co-leads the firm’s supply chain & logistics sector coverage. Before joining Sageview, Mike spent 3 years at New York-based Trilantic Capital Partners, where he focused on investing in leading growth-stage companies across North America. Mike began his professional career racing mountain bikes for Team Balance Bar Devo, where he went on to win the U.S. Junior National Championships and represent the United States at the 2003 Mountain Bike World Championships. Mike remains passionate about bikes and today serves on the Advisory Council for World Bicycle Relief, a non-profit organization helping people access education, healthcare, and economic opportunity through the power of the bicycle. Mike holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, two daughters, and dog.

Mark McCullough

CEO

Gebrüder Weiss North America

Mark has more than 25 years of experience in international logistics and a track record for leading growth while improving outcomes throughout his career. A seasoned professional in solution-based logistics practices, Mark leads the Gebrüder Weiss efforts to grow market share in North America. A native of Northwest Ohio, Mark began his logistics career in Johannesburg South Africa in 1995. He returned to the US in 1998 when he relocated to Chicago where he still calls home. Experienced in all fields of logistics, transport and international freight forwarding, Mark has a passion for analyzing shortcoming

Garrett McCurrach

CEO

Pipedream Labs

Garrett is the CEO of Pipedream. Garrett holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Prior to Pipedream he was a VP of Business Development at Martin Bionics, a prosthetics startup. Other than Pipedream, Garrett has built and operated several online startups including Factle (20 million plays in 2023) and doanything.com.

Karl McDermott

Chief SaaS Officer

DeltaTrak

3 x Founder. 5 x CXO. Board Member, mentor, ISCEA advisor, and event speaker skilled in building digital services, market share, and cash flow. Karl is the Chief SaaS Officer of DeltaTrak, a Silicon Valley pioneer of Cold Chain Logistics. He is the Managing Director of UBQ Network, an Ag Food marketplace for digital services. Previously, he held leadership positions at Morpheus.Network, a Toronto-based SaaS Freight Tech provider; Biis, a Latam cloud-based transport platform; and QualityPost, a last-mile Logistics firm with 5000 employees. Karl was a recipient of Mexico's innovation award and part of the Mexican delegation to Hannover Messe 2018.

Rick McDonald

Advisor, Former Chief Supply Chain Officer

The Clorox Company

Regarded widely as a transformative, high-integrity and competitive leader, Rick McDonald most recently was the Chief Supply Chain Officer for the Clorox Company, a $7.4B+ global consumer packaged goods company. Presently he serves as a Board Member, Investor, Keynote Speaker and Trusted Advisor. As Chief Supply Chain Officer, Rick led a massive transformation of the global Clorox Supply Chain to become more consumer obsessed, faster and leaner. Multiple supply chain capabilities were rewired from Procurement to Logistics creating significant value while enabling Business Unit General Managers to take a larger leadership role of their BU’s respective supply chains. As a board member and trusted advisor to a national trade association, various businesses and the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, Rick assists leaders and their boards develop and strengthen their overall strategy, their messaging and supply chain systems and performance. He does this through objective analysis of supply chain vulnerabilities and savvy strategy execution to improve them while mitigating enterprise risk. Rick’s hallmark skills include creating and executing strategic plans, developing leaders, being digitally fluent and understanding global marketplaces. He was most recently named one of the Top 100 Supply Chain Leaders, 2024 by OnPartners and by Alcott Global Partners. Previously he was tapped as a Top 10 Chief Supply Chain Officer by Logistics Tech. And the Clorox Supply Chain was named a Supply Chain to Admire in 2023 by Supply Chain Insights. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business and the Executive Advisory Boards of Cleo, ketteQ and PopCapacity.com. Previously he served as a board member for the National Association of Manufacturers. Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he played on Georgia Tech’s baseball team.

Rob McIntosh

SVP, Global Fulfillment, Logistics And Trade

Dell Technologies

Rob leads the Dell Technologies Fulfillment, Logistics Operations & Trade Compliance organization within Dell Global Operations. He is responsible for delivery of Dell products to customers globally as promised, and with best-of-breed operational & cost efficiency through the logistics network. In this role, Rob also has responsibility for Global Returns & Refurbishment Operations, Software & Peripherals procurement and Services Logistics Operations He also currently serves as the executive sponsor for the North America Supply Chain Development and Supply Chain Immersion programs for incoming undergraduate University Relations hires in Global Operations. Rob has been with Dell for 25 years, and has worked in several organizations including Consumer Sales, Marketing, and General Procurement. Prior to Dell, Rob worked with Vanstar, implementing total cost of ownership programs in technical support and services. He has a degree in Business & Management, and while at Dell, completed his Global Supply Chain eMBA from the University of Tennessee. Originally from South Dakota, Rob has traveled and worked in several countries and currently lives in Texas. Rob practices running & golf. He and his family enjoy volunteering while also encouraging friends & colleagues to engage in their local community, as well as across the globe.

Deanne McKissick

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Aristocrat Gaming

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

Rasheed Mohamad

EVP, Global Operations & Business Technology

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Rasheed is an expert international executive with global leadership experience in business transformation at both strategic and operational levels. He currently leads Global Operations, including Business Technology, ESG and Quality teams at Alcatel- Lucent Enterprise. Rasheed’s success in transforming operations by delivering the highest level of efficiency and excellent customer satisfaction has been recognised 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 programme, 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 20 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.

Anthony Moniello

Co-CEO

Next Century Spirits

Ricardo Monsalve

Head Of Supply Chain

Corona Companies

Highly self-motivated professional certified in logistics and supply chain management from MIT (GCLOGER), degree in Production Engineering from EAFIT University with studies in Senior Management in Supply Network Management and Logistics from Universidad de los Andes and diploma in logistics from EAFIT University. 34 years of experience in the Corona Organization in various positions in logistics, Supply Chain, manufacturing, operations and General Management in several countries in the Americas including the United States, Central America and Brazil

Joshua Morgan

Chief, In-Transit Visibility Branch

United States Transportation Command

Mr. Josh Hunt is a Logistics Management Specialist (LMS) acting as the Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) / In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Branch Chief assigned to the Logistics Sustainment Division (J4-LT). He is responsible for acting as the Department of Defense’s (DoD) lead proponent for ITV, DoD lead functional proponent for Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) and related AIT implementation, and sustainment process owner support for technology implementation and improvement for AIT/ITV. Mr. Hunt’s government career began in 2004 as a U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Transportation (OCOT) intern. He was trained in DoD transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. Mr. Hunt next supported the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s (SDDC) 838th Transportation Battalion in Rotterdam NL. He deployed numerous times to the seaports of Rotterdam NL, Bremerhaven GE, and Antwerp BE in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom cargo loads/discharges. Mr. Hunt was reassigned as a freight router for SDDC G9 at Fort Eustis, VA responsible for quality control of trucking service requests. In 2008 Mr. Hunt was employed as a Marine Cargo Specialist (MCS) for SDDC G3 developing sealift and intermodal transportation solutions. In 2009 he became a Navy civilian and supported USTRANSCOM J3 as a Marine Transportation Specialist (MTS) for Military Sealift Command (MSC) at Scott Air Force Base. During this time, he acted as a sealift Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development of cost efficient, operationally effective sealift/intermodal solutions. In 2016 Mr. Hunt shifted roles providing SME engagement as an MSC employee for USTRANSCOM J5-IS, focusing on organic vessel recapitalization. In May 2019 Mr. Hunt became an Air Force civilian supporting the Logistics Sustainment Directorate (J4-L), focusing on 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 (JDDEB). In January of 2022, Mr. Hunt took his current position as the AIT/ITV Branch Chief focusing on ITV modernization. From 2004-2019 Mr. Hunt served in the U.S. Navy Reserve’s Strategic Sealift Officer (SSO) Program and held a U.S. Coast Guard Unlimited Tonnage Third Mate’s License.

Jane Mosbacher Morris

CEO & Founder

Tothemarket

Jane Mosbacher Morris founded TO THE MARKET with a vision of democratizing access to the global supply chain and providing makers worldwide with the economic empowerment that comes from safe, dignified, and fairly paid work. She previously served as the Director of Humanitarian Action for the McCain Institute for International Leadership and worked in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism and the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues. Today, Jane is on the VF Corporation's Advisory Council on Responsible Sourcing, as well as a term member at the Council on Foreign Relations and CARE Board of Directors member. She has written for publications ranging from Newsweek to Entrepreneur and is the author of Penguin Random House book, Buy the Change You Want to See: Use Your Purchasing Power to Make the World a Better Place. In 2020, she was named by Fortune as one of the World’s 25 Greatest Leaders: Heroes of the Pandemic. In 2023, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) named Jane as one of the Most Influential ESG Leaders in Retail.

Jason Murray

CEO & Co-Founder

Shipium

Jason is co-founder and CEO of Shipium where he guides the company's vision towards becoming the world’s best supply chain technology platform for ecommerce and retail. Prior to founding Shipium, he spent 19 years at Amazon as VP of Retail Systems and VP of Forecasting & Supply Chain. While there, he owned the global software and operations group that powered Prime, Subscribe & Save and Pricing. He is a University of Washington grad, and an engineer at heart who loves solving complex scaling problems.

Abe Murray

General Partner

AlleyCorp Robotics

Abe is a General Partner leading Robotics investments and incubation at AlleyCorp. Abe has more than 20 years of engineering experience, having spent time as a product and engineering leader in various roles at Alphabet, where he launched Play Books and Magazines at Android, built the Verily Life Science product teams and Boston office, and shipped several AI/ML and computer vision products across Google while building the Google Research product management team. Before that, he founded a Web 2.0 startup and worked on unmanned aerial vehicles in the defense industry. Abe holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Prior to all of this, he dropped out of high school to run fishing boats and factories in the family aquaculture business.

John Navas

COO

Allivet

John Navas has built a career of success by positioning U.S. and global consumer goods and services businesses for transformation and growth. As a trusted member of the C-suite, he provides the leadership vision, strategic clarity, and execution excellence to move companies into new phases of P&L and operational performance. At the heart of John’s positive influence is his ownership mindset and his robust operations and process background—a foundation that has powered turnarounds and scale for several startup, early-stage, and midsize businesses. Today, John serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Allivet, Inc.—a PE-backed D2C and ecommerce pet pharmacy business. In this role since 2018, he has architected and led a world-class operational strategy and infrastructure that has resulted in record growth and on-target margins. He also created a new revenue stream by leading expansion into the B2B2C SaaS market. From 2015 to 2018, as the Director of Operations, John protected annual revenue and margins for Pryde Group Americas by creating a robust operational infrastructure and successfully integrating newly acquired brands into this vertically integrated market leader in adventure sports and lifestyle products. Earlier, as the Director of Business Operations for Frida Baby, he put an early-stage operational foundation in place that was key in the meteoric rise of this parenting and baby product startup to new PE funding, distribution in more than 40,000 stores (e.g., Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens) in more than 50 countries, and the #1-ranked baby products brand on Amazon (70% market share with core product). The trajectory of John’s career began at Safari Ltd., where, as the Director of Business Operations, he enabled the growth of this educational toy company in 18 months as the operational lead in infrastructure, systems, and efficiencies that fueled expansion into D2C ecommerce markets. John holds an M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University, a B.A. in public administration from Florida International University, and a Six Sigma Black Belt certification. He resides with his family in the Miami area.

Sylvia Ng

CEO

ReturnBear

Sylvia Ng is the CEO of ReturnBear, a first-to-market global end-to-end returns management solution, and a notable leader “to watch” in Canada’s tech ecosystem. With over 18 years of experience in technology, Sylvia noticed a gap in the e-commerce industry, where retail returns were costly and difficult for merchants. Now, Sylvia is on a mission to make retail returns accessible for everyone, and better for the planet. Sylvia has held past roles at eBay and Google, and most recently was a General Manager at Shopify where she worked on products to help early stage ecommerce merchants grow their businesses. In conjunction with her current role, Sylvia is also the founder of Amidira, a Toronto-based startup helping patients and caregivers fight cancer through gift boxes and lifestyle content. Sylvia is an active speaker at tech industry events such as Elevate, Women in Product, SMX, and Big Data Toronto, and was named one of Bay Street Bull’s 30 Women of the Year in 2022.

Chris Nielsen

EVP, Product Support & Chief Quality Officer

Toyota Motor North America

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

Christian Noske

Partner

NGP Capital

Christian is Partner at NGP Capital based in Berlin. NGP Capital backs early-stage B2B companies from Series A onwards in Europe, the US, Israel, and China within Enterprise Software, Industrial Technology, Cybersecurity, and Edge & Data Infrastructure. Prior to NGP Capital, he was Partner at Target Global, the founding Managing Director of Alliance Ventures (Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi) and founding Partner at BMWi Ventures, where he focused on Enterprise Software, Industrial Tech and Automotive Tech. Some of the recent investments that Christian has led at NGP Capital include ANYbotics, Daedalus, Spacefill, Dataloop and Akeyless.

Benjamin Noyan

Founder

Rouvia

Nico Nuerbchen

Head Of Supply Chain Management

Olympus Corporation

Nico has been the Head of 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. In March 2020, Nico moved to Tokyo with his family. Outside of his work, he loves to explore cuisine and culture and is passionate about snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking.

Brenda O'Connor Juanas

SVP

UBS

Brenda is a Relationship Manager at UBS Financial Services where she is focused on the wealth management and lending needs of large North American families. She was previously at Credit Suisse Private Wealth Management in Toronto, where she was responsible for establishing and building out Credit Suisse’s private banking business in Canada in 2012. Brenda joined Credit Suisse in 2010 from Citi Private Bank in New York where she worked as an Investment Strategist for Ultra High Net Worth clients. Brenda was also a member of Citi Private Bank’s Research Committee. Brenda is a frequent contributor to Bloomberg, BNN Bloomberg and CNBC. She is also a panelist on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business. She has a Masters of Business Administration from Cornell University in New York and an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business in Ontario, Canada. Brenda is married with two young daughters and resides in Miami.

Kevin O'Meara

EVP, Business Transformation

Shaw Industries

Kevin O'Meara serves as the Executive Vice President for Business Transformation reporting to the CEO for Shaw Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Shaw Industries Group, Inc. In this role, Kevin has been tasked with looking at our end-to-end business and developing plans to grow the business and help develop an on-going business strategy. Prior to this assignment, Kevin led Shaw's Integrated Supply Chain, responsible for the end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations. Kevin is also the executive sponsor of SHAWVET, the Shaw Veterans employee resource group. Before joining Shaw, Kevin was the Senior Vice President of Operations for Interline Brands, a private equity owned MRO distributor. In 2015 the team sold the company to The Home Depot Company. Earlier in his career, Kevin served in various leadership positions in supply chain and operations for Whirlpool Corporation and Schneider Logistics. Kevin started his career as an officer in the United States Army where he served for 9.5 years. In the U.S. Army Kevin held various levels of leadership roles in both the Armor and the Quartermaster Corps. Kevin was an armor platoon leader in the 4th ID and he served as an aide de camp for the commanding general of the 800th MMC, VII Corps, Stuttgart Germany. Kevin also commanded a supply and logistics company for the 3r d Infantry Division in Schweinfurt, Germany and was the Operations Officer for the Port of Rotterdam during Desert Storm. Kevin graduated from Cornell University, received his MBA from The University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh and graduated from the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. Kevin has served on the Board of Directors for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and served on the board of Lanehub, a transportation technology company which was sold to Transplace.

John O’Leary

CEO & President

Daimler Trucks North America

John O’Leary, President & CEO of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), is responsible for all aspects of the company and its affiliated entities, including Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, and the Detroit brand. He has been Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG and Daimler Truck AG since December 1, 2021. He also serves as Chair on the Board of Directors for TORC Robotics, Greenlane, Amplify, and Portland General Electric. Previously, O’Leary served as the Chief Transformation Officer and Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Germany, laying the foundation for its transformation and profitability improvement. Prior to that role, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of DTNA, directing operational and strategic controlling, treasury, accounting, tax, and IT functions for the company. O’Leary also previously served as the Senior Vice President of Aftermarket at DTNA, and as the President & CEO of Thomas Built Buses. O’Leary has more than 30 years of experience in a wide variety of leadership and financ roles for truck and electronics manufacturers. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Seattle University, and he completed the Executive Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Joseph Ohr

COO

NMFTA

Joe Ohr has more than two decades of experience in technical operations, customer success management, customer support, and product support. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™, he plays a pivotal role in helping to advance the industry through digitization, classification, and cybersecurity. Prior to Ohr’s role at NMFTA, he served as in numerous engineering and operations positions at Qualcomm and Eaton, and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations/Customer Experience at Omnitracs. Throughout his career, Ohr has provided strategic guidance, vision, and a roadmap for addressing long-term customer challenges. He has played a key role in accelerating revenue growth and has collaborated closely with IT, product, and engineering teams to foster stronger partnerships with strategic customers and peers. Additionally, Ohr has overseen post sales customer support and service teams, as well as operations, managing a workforce of over 400 individuals. He holds multiple certifications such as CCNA from Cisco and MCSE from Microsoft and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the Ohio State University. Due to his contributions to the industry, he earned a spot in the Inner Circle in 2015 and 2018 from Qualcomm and Omnitracs.

Steve Oldham

CEO

Captura

Steve Oldham is a prominent entrepreneur and carbon removal advocate. He currently serves as CEO of Captura where he is leading the commercialization of Direct Ocean Capture – a climate solution that combines innovative technology with the natural carbon removal powers of the ocean to remove CO2 from the atmosphere at scale. Steve’s career has focused on bringing ground-breaking technologies to market in a variety of domains, including robotics, aerospace, and climate. Steve was previously CEO of leading Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, Carbon Engineering, where he grew the company from ~15 to ~150 people, and established the partnership with Occidental that led to their acquisition of Carbon Engineering in November 2023.

Aubrie Pagano

General Partner

Alpaca Ventures

Aubrie is a General Partner with Alpaca VC. She brings Commerce experience from both sides of the New York City startup ecosystem as both an operator and investor. Prior to joining Alpaca VC, she built and sold cult-favorite apparel and gifting brand Bow & Drape, acquired by Winn Brands in 2019. Aubrie drove the omni-channel brand to profitability by retailing direct-to-consumer online and in over 350 Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Hudson’s Bay stores globally. Toward the end of her Bow & Drape journey, she began angel investing out of XFactor Ventures, an early stage fund of female operators backing startups with at least one female founder. There, she led investments in Commerce brands and platforms including Maude, Ceremonia, Foodology, and August. She started her career in the internal strategy group at Fidelity Investments, where she became the fastest-promoted Analyst to a post-MBA role. She is a 2008 Harvard graduate. Aubrie lives in Brooklyn with her family and still creates art (right-left brained) in her spare time.

Michael Pakula

CEO

BoxC

Michael is the CEO of BoxC, an e-commerce logistics management platform built and designed for e-commerce in a globalized world. Unlocking a global network with one technology platform to manage the compliance, processing, sorting, linehaul, customs clearance, taxes and duties, and last mile carriers. Michael’s experience covers international logistics, online e-commerce and bricks and mortar retail. Michael has over 30 years of business and operational experience in China, Hong Kong, and Asia, including D2C shipping from the country of manufacture to consumers globally.

Nilay Parikh

CEO & Founder

Arvist.ai

Nilay Parikh is the founder and CEO of Arvist - a supply chain digital twin platform. Before founding Arvist, Nilay held diverse product management roles at multinational software and manufacturing firms. He holds a Master's in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California and brings almost 7 years of experience in the Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain industries before venturing into the startup world.

Ashin Parikh

SVP, Strategy And Transformation, Global Supply Chain And Operations

PepsiCo

Ashin is Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation (S&T) for Supply Chain and Operations for PepsiCo. PepsiCo’s S&T team is evolving the company's digital strategy and accelerating the implementation of our transformation globally. This new model leverages a One PepsiCo approach to deliver business transformation anchored on profitable growth by transforming how we operate through digital, automation and technology capabilities that are unlocked with speed and increase efficiency of services across the company. Ashin began his career with PepsiCo in 1998 as a frontline Supply Chain Leader and has spent his 26-year career in progressive field leadership roles in the areas of Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics and Fulfillment. He served as the SVP for Frito Lay US Supply Chain and was responsible for developing and executing the strategies across all Warehouse, Transportation, Fulfillment, Product Supply, Asset Strategy and Supply Chain Commercialization businesses. Throughout this time, Ashin helped to shape Frito Lay’s Supply Chain and Culture through his strategic thought leadership. Most recently, he served as the Chief Procurement Officer for PepsiCo Foods North America where he was responsible for ensuring supply, driving productivity, growing supplier relationships, and building strategic supply capabilities and innovation for Frito Lay North America and Quaker Foods North America. Ashin holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University. He resides in Frisco with his wife, Sarika, and their three sons, Ajay, Rohan and Sonny.

Tim Perkins

CEO

Sourcifi

As an accomplished Supply Chain Executive, Tim has spent the better part of the last decade working with Fortune 500 companies along with growth stage transportation and 3PLs to find the top talent for their senior leadership roles as well as provide sourcing services to help serve their supply chain needs. Throughout his evolution from an Executive Search Professional to Chief Commercial Officer for a near $100M Transportation Start Up, now as CEO at Sourcifi he has built an extensive network within the supply chain and real estate sector. To this day Tim has 37,000+ Linkedin followers that are all within the supply chain industry. This ranks him in the top 1% in North America for supply chain connections. This large network of followers has allowed Tim to make a large impact in all facets of supply chain. Tim’s now been able maximize his connections to offer transportation and procurement solutions though his role at Sourcifi such as, FTL, LTL services through shipper partnerships, sourcing of trailers, power units, truck parking, 3PL, fulfillment, fuel cost savings solutions and warehouse space. To put numbers behind his achievements year over year, Tim has successfully billed, 2.6 million dollars in trailer sales, 11M in power unit sales, 6M in warehouse lease, 2M in robotics sales, 121 truck parking spaces, and has connected over 40M in revenue from carrier and brokerage partnerships. Combined with his 24 million dollars in salaries placed in his staffing career, Tim has now quickly became the go to person for all sourcing needs in supply chain.

Ivo Petkov

Head Of Contracts Management

Vale

I started my career in Procurement in 2014, passed through supplier management and was appointed Head of Vale Contracts Management department for the Middle East in 2021. Starting this year, I am responsible for establishing and leading a centralized contract management unit in the EME and APAC regions. My responsibilities include developing teams and processes from the ground up, while ensuring respect for human rights, sustainability, and operational excellence. As a goal-oriented supply chain professional with over 10 years of experience, I focus on sustaining revenue growth, enhancing profit margins, mitigating business risks, and creating an enduring competitive advantage. I advocate for supply chain digitization and automation of workflows. Additionally, I am passionate about developing resilient, high-performance teams, coaching, and mentoring.

Mike Polich

VP & CPO Supply Chain

Honeywell

Jevgenij Polonis

CEO & Founder

GoRamp

I am a serial entrepreneur and influential figure in LogTech tech industry known for his innovative approach to bridging technology and business for the last 10 years. My expertise lies in creating sustainable growth strategies for startups in emerging industries. In addition to this, I am is a sought-after speaker and mentor sharing my knowledge and insights with aspiring entrepreneurs and industry professionals worldwide.

Brad Porter

CEO & Founder

Cobot

Brad Porter is the CEO and Founder of Collaborative Robotics (Cobot), a robotics company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, backed by Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, Mayo Clinic, and more. Before founding Cobot, Brad was Vice President and Distinguished Engineer at Amazon, where he led a global team of 10,000 people overseeing robotics for all of Amazon’s logistics network. He also served as CTO of Scale AI, was Platform Architect for Tellme Networks, and began his career as an engineer at Netscape. Brad holds both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from MIT, where his research focused on computer graphics under the guidance of Professor Seth Teller.

Andre Porto

Head Of Innovation And CVC

Wilson Sons

André Porto is an economist and holds a master's degree in finance. With fifteen years of experience in business analysis and valuation, he has worked in the areas of M&A, Market Intelligence, and New Business. Since 2016, he has been active in the Venture Capital and Innovation sector, as a Limited Partner in investment funds and co-founder of a fintech, achieving a successful exit. Currently, he is the Head of Innovation and Corporate Venture Capital at Wilson Sons Group and co-leader of the Cubo Maritime & Port Innovation Hub, in addition to contributing as a mentor and advisor to startups.

Joshua Posamentier

Managing Partner

Congruent Ventures

Joshua Posamentier is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Congruent Ventures. He has rich experience in venture (Prelude Ventures, Intel Capital) and operating roles (Intel wireless chip, National Semi, TI), and entrepreneurship (CEO of Blipstream).‍ Josh oversees Congruent’s investments in Alloy Enterprises, Avalanche Energy, Bellwether Coffee, Climate Robotics, Ebb Carbon, Energetic Insurance, Fervo, Fox Robotics, Kodama, Lydian Labs, Machina Labs, Meati, Muon Space, Parallel Systems, Petra, Pico MES, PolySpectra, Rendered.AI, Robigo, Sense Photonics, TeleSense, VEIR, and Xtelligent. Josh has over 50 patents issued or pending, holds a BA in physics from the University California at Berkeley, and holds MBAs from the Columbia Business School and Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Josh is an avid cyclist, skier, sailor, surfer, and photographer and lives with his family in the SF Bay Area.

Ashutosh Prasad

CEO

KoiReader Technologies

Ashutosh is an accomplished professional with a proven track record of over 25 years in Logistics and Supply Chain industry. During his 25 years in the industry, he has held prominent senior executive and global consulting roles at Big 4 firms to deliver exceptional value to enterprise customers across verticals. A renowned thought leader, he frequently speaks as keynote speaker or as a panelist at premier Logistics and Supply Chain conferences, sharing his visionary perspectives. His impactful white papers and presentations have earned him the status of an authority in the field. Some of his accomplishments include pioneering Applied AI in Logistics & Supply Chain and filing 20+ Patents to deliver Operational Efficiency and accuracy to Distributors, Manufacturers, Retailers, Service Providers, and Shippers. He has Developed Logistics, Supply Chain, and Industrial Automation KoiVision platform that was publicly endorsed by NVIDIA and PepsiCo (March 2023). Ash has authored National Logistics Policy for World’s 5th Largest Economy with a special focus on AI-powered Logistics and Supply Chain Automation (October 2022)

Ted Prince

CEO

Tricities Intermodal

Michael Pytel

CTO & Co-Founder

Fulfild

Michael is the Co-founder and CTO of Fulfilld, a Venture-Capital backed warehouse management optimization platform focused on driving higher productivity, greater efficiencies, and happier warehouse workers for both the Midmarket and Large Enterprise. Responsible for all innovation and technology of Fulfilld’s two flagship products – Intelligent Warehousing (WMS) and Intelligent Slotting - Michael has spent two decades within the B2B Software and Services world delivering business results for businesses across the planet. A frequent podcast guest and conference speaker, Michael is a published author (three books) and nationally recognized thought-leader. Michael lives in Colorado with his family; an avid traveler; and self-proclaimed Michelin Star (home) chef.

Jonathan Ragals

COO

Halo Collar

Mr. Ragals joined Halo as the Chief Operating Officer in December 2019. He was instrumental in pre-market and launch execution bringing the Halo Collar to market. Currently, John leads all operations of the company and brings his wealth of experience leading complex service and product organizations to the rapid expansion of the Halo business. As a pioneer in the digital marketing world, John has previously been an engineer of growth in executive roles at trailblazing digital agencies and ad-tech firms (360i, Ignition One, Modem Media) where he also led the relationship with brands at the forefront of digital marketing transformation such as Delta, Enterprise and Mattel.

Tom Ramhorst

COO

Dr. Squatch

Andrew Rendich

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Peloton Interactive

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

Esteban Reyes

General Partner & Founder

Zenda Ventures

Esteban Reyes, a former founder with 4 exits totaling $1.1 billion, grew up in a family of coalminers turned entrepreneurs, shaping his ability to spot opportunities in traditional industries. Through Zenda Capital (www.zenda.vc), he now invests behind founders transforming how money and goods flow across the economy, focusing on tech for traditional sectors like vertical AI and software. Past and recent investments include OneRail, Solvento, Cargado, Tendrel, Parter, and Gaia Dynamics.

Mark Richardson

CEO

Ocado Intelligent Automation

Mark has spent his career at the intersection of technology and logistics. With a background in software development he was an early employee at Ocado, where he helped launch the business and ran the Technology function for ten years. He served a further ten years as COO, overseeing the growth of Ocado's advanced logistics operation in the UK and the development of Ocado's first generation of robotics based automation. He has built highly automated warehouses across the UK and deployed the same large scale automation for some of the largest grocery retailers around the world. Now as CEO of Ocado Intelligent Automation he is bringing the latest generation of Ocado automation to customers in all industries for the first time. Mark is passionate about the power of sticking to a long term vision to address long term problems. Staffing logistics operations is a long term problem and massive, evolving automation is the long term solution.

Keller Rinaudo Cliffton

CEO

Zipline

Keller Rinaudo Cliffton is the co-founder and CEO of Zipline, the largest commercial autonomous system on Earth. With drone delivery operations in eight countries and more than 70 million commercial autonomous miles flown, the company is transforming access to healthcare, consumer products, and food. Customers rely on Zipline to save lives, reduce emissions and increase economic opportunity. Today, Zipline completes a commercial delivery every 70 seconds, serves more than 4,000 health facilities, and partners with companies such as Walmart, Toyota Tsusho, sweetgreen, GNC, OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, Intermountain Health, Pfizer, MultiCare Health System and many national governments. Zipline has raised ~$1b from private investors such as Sequoia, A16Z, Google Ventures, Valor and Fidelity. Before starting the company, Keller was a professional rock climber and built computers made of DNA and RNA as an undergraduate at Harvard.

Matheus Riolfi

CEO & Co-Founder

Tint

Matheus is the Co-founder and CEO of Tint. Before this, he was the Director of International Expansion at Turo and launched the company in Canada, the UK, and Germany. He pioneered operations, including designing risk management in different company stages and sourcing insurance in various countries. He is a licensed insurance broker in all 50 US states, holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a dual degree in business from the University of São Paulo and Kedge Business School.

Mark Riskowitz

VP, Operations

Caraway

Mark Riskowitz is the Vice President of Operations at Caraway Home; a digitally native kitchenware brand. In this role, he leads supply chain, customer experience and internal systems, and joined as the first employee after the founder. Prior to Caraway, he ran global logistics at Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER), an acquirer and operator of consumer product brands, primarily selling through Amazon. He has also held operations management roles at Vumatel, a fiber-to-the-home broadband provider in South Africa. Mark graduated from the University of Witwatersrand with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Financial Accounting.

Sofia Rivas

CEO & Host

Supply Chain Now en Español

Sofia self-identifies as Supply Chain Ambassador, her mission is to advocate for the field and inspire young generations from diverse backgrounds and cultures to join the industry so that thought diversity is increased and change accelerated. Recognized as Linkedin Top Voice and Linkedin Community Top Voice in Supply Chain Management. Public speaker at multiple international events from keynotes and panels, to webinars and guest lectures for bachelor's and master's degrees, discussing topics such as sustainability, women in the industry, technology and innovation. Writer at different online magazines on logistics, supply chain and technology. Podcast host and guest on different recognized programs in the industry. Sofia has more than 5 years of experience from academic research and field studies to warehouse operations, demand planning and network design. She has worked in manufacturing, airport operations, e-commerce retail, and technology hardware across Latin America, North America and Europe. Currently working as Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization Manager at HP within their Global Supply Chain and Logistics team.

Luis Roman

Vice President, MedTech Supply Chain

Johnson & Johnson

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

Dennis Rouke

Partner

AGC Partners

Catherine Rueppel

Director, Procurement - Climate

The Coca-Cola Company

Catherine Rueppel is a leader in Scope 3 decarbonization strategy, engaging supply partners on emissions reductions and enhancing supply chain resilience. As Coca-Cola’s Procurement Director for Climate, she leads initiatives to upskill suppliers through targeted training programs, gather and analyze Scope 3 GHG data to support sourcing decisions, and drive measurable decarbonization activities. Catherine fosters strong partnerships with suppliers to drive collective progress towards a more sustainable future

Kristy Ryan

COO

Move For Hunger

Kristy is a Non-Profit C-Suite Executive passionate about optimizing operations to propel Non-Profits further toward fulfilling their mission. Her current work centers on solving Food Insecurity in the US & Canada while equally reducing food waste. She is known as a high-impact, results-driven, anti-boring senior business management professional. She is also well-regarded as a shrewd strategist in developing sweeping business practice reforms to address untapped, undervalued, and overlooked opportunities. As a calculated risk taker, she focuses on moving methods quickly in transforming ideas into action; she is highly skilled in connecting complex and disparate information into a distinct concept and a formidable plan of action. Kristy has been a noteworthy leader in the Non-Profit space for over fifteen years. Driven by the desire to foster change for good, she takes pride in providing exceptional leadership to her team. As the Chief Operating Officer, Kristy accelerates her team's reach by being a thought partner and propelling professional development in her organization. She holds a bachelor's degree in Sustainable Enterprise Leadership and International Business and a Master's in Public Administration. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Sustainability Education. She holds a SHRM-SCP credential, Advanced Certified Non-Profit Professional certification, Lean Sigma Yellow Belt, and numerous DEI & Leadership Certifications. When she is not working, she spends time with her husband, volunteering in the veteran community and honoring his 20 years of service. Mom of two daughters, she supports their growth and opportunities to engage in their communities and beyond for change through Girl Scouts and community service. Kristy lives a life with the purpose of service.

Michael Sachaj

VC Investor

HPA

Michael Sachaj is a Partner of HPA, an early stage VC investor in Chicago that has backed various logistics and supply chain companies, including FourKites, ShipBob, Dispatch, and WingWork. HPA leverages a network of world class operators to support and invest in early stage startups.

Charlie Saffro

CEO

CS Recruiting

Charlie is a recruiting expert with a passion for human leadership, talent acquisition, employee engagement, company culture and retention. She founded CS Recruiting to connect individuals to opportunities and as CEO, she manages a thriving organization and a talented team. Charlie's clientele includes businesses with Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain talent needs. Her goal is to make meaningful connections that lead to long lasting relationships. Beyond work, she promotes personal development, mindfulness and personal growth, both in the workplace and in life.

Upal Saha

CTO & Co-Founder

Bem.ai

Before starting bem, Upal was a Technical Lead at Yext managing the data integrations team, and then an Engineering Manager at Silo building out the core ERP as well as the freight and logistics platform.

Al Sambar

Ventures General Partner

XRC Ventures

Al Sambar manages the XRC Ventures Opportunity fund, an early stage fund investing in disruptive tech and retail capability startups. He also supports the Brand Capital Fund which invests in fast-growing consumer brands. Prior to XRC, Al spent 15 years as an early stage venture investor and 25 years as a Retail & Digital Strategy Consultant and Managing Partner at Kurt Salmon Associates and Accenture Strategy. He has consulted retailers and consumer companies on strategic planning, organizational design, consumer insights and operating performance improvement services, with deep specialization in omni-channel retailing, global brand management, and growth and digital strategy. Al lives in Northern California where he continues to be an active angel investor and advisor.

Ginés Sanchez Urrutia

President

PROMED

Ginés Sanchez Urrutia is currently the Chairman of the Board of Promed SA, a company specializing in the sale of medical devices to all the major hospitals and laboratories of Central America and the Spanish Caribbean. With offices in 8 countries and over 50 years of continuous operations, Promed has established itself as a leader in the field. In addition to his role at Promed, Ginés is also serving as the President of Vanguard Medical Logistics, a new venture that aims to serve the medical devices industry in Latin America. With his extensive experience and expertise, Ginés is committed to driving innovation and growth in the industry. Furthermore, Ginés holds the position of President at RFCA, a manufacturer of radiopharmaceutical tracers for Nuclear Medicine, covering Central America. Through RFCA, Ginés is dedicated to providing high-quality products and solutions to support the advancements in Nuclear Medicine. Ginés has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Panama and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Santosh Sankar

Managing Partner

Dynamo Ventures

Santosh Sankar is the co-founder and managing partner of Dynamo Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage supply chain tech investor. He has led investments in companies like Stord and Gatik AI, serving as a board director for several tech firms. A 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he began his entrepreneurial journey at 13 and launched Dynamo Ventures in 2016.

Tony Sciarrotta

Executive Director

Reverse Logistics Association

In 2016, Tony took over the Reverse Logistics Association and became the Executive Director and Publisher after 12 years of active involvement on the Advisory Board and Committees. Tony has held various industry positions including 15 years in returns management at Philips. At Philips, Tony developed new reverse logistics strategies and implemented many new returns initiatives. He worked with retail partners and industry groups on best practices still being used. Tony then became an evangelist for improving the customer experience to reduce returns and their associated costs. Today, Tony is considered a subject matter expert in reverse logistics and speaks for the industry at conferences all over the world.

Gene Seroka

Executive Director

Port of LA

Gene Seroka is the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in North America. The Port has experienced a series of record-breaking performances since his appointment, which was confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council in June 2014. In addition to multiple monthly and quarterly cargo records, the Port of Los Angeles has set two new milestones during his tenure: The first port in the Western Hemisphere to process 10 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in a 12-month period in June 2021 and 1 million TEUs in a single month in May 2021. As Executive Director, Seroka interacts with a wide range of stakeholders, including Port customers around the globe, industry partners, elected and appointed officials at all levels, business leaders, community organizations and local residents. A respected global trade expert, Seroka has advocated for rules-based trade agreements that benefit American exporters and manufacturers. Seroka has distinguished himself as a leader throughout his illustrious career in shipping, global logistics and executive management. In 2024, the Los Angeles Times profiled Seroka as part of its “L.A. Influential” series, a collection of the city’s top leaders. In 2023, he received the esteemed Stanley T. Olafson Award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing his work in the world trade industry and leadership of the nation’s busiest container port. Also, in 2023, the Asian American Architects/Engineering Association honored him with its President Award. The Containerization & Intermodal Institute named Seroka the 2021 recipient of the Connie Award, one the most coveted honors in the maritime industry. Lloyd’s List has recognized him as the preeminent source on the supply chain, which earned him a spot in the 2021 Top 100 most influential people in shipping. Also, in 2021, the Inland Empire Economic Partnership honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing decades of leadership and accomplishments in the supply chain, logistics and maritime industry. Supply Chain Dive named Seroka Executive of the Year in 2020 for his leadership throughout the pandemic. He has been named one of the most influential people in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal and featured on the LA500 list each year since 2016. As chief of America’s top port, Seroka is responsible for managing a $2.6 billion budget, advancing major capital projects, growing trade volume and promoting innovative, sustainable practices that strengthen the region’s economy. Under his direction, the Port has taken a leadership role in adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve the reliability, predictability and efficiency of the flow of cargo across global seaborne trade. Seroka oversaw the Port’s launch of the first-of-its-kind digital information portal, Port Optimizer™, and has championed for ports around the world to share critical supply chain data and analytics. He’s leading the Port’s efforts to reach ambitious goals for zero-emission cargo-handling equipment and heavy-duty trucks over the next decade. He’s also overseeing the Port’s international green and digital shipping corridor partnerships with China, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam. Under Seroka’s direction, the Port created a Public Access Investment Plan in 2015 and has funded more than $230 million in public-serving waterfront infrastructure. He’s overseen an unprecedented number of community and visitor-serving projects along the LA Waterfront, including the public-private partnership with West Harbor, a major retail and dining development project. While serving as Executive Director, Seroka has been appointed to serve on five federal committees to enhance the speed and efficiency of cargo movement and supply chain optimization, including the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee, U.S. Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, U.S. Maritime Administration Marine Transportation System National Advisory Committee, Federal Maritime Commission Supply Chain Innovation Team and U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation’s former Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group. Seroka has also prioritized training and workforce development in the goods movement sector. He has spearheaded the planned Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach Goods Movement Training Campus, which will provide a centralized location to attract, recruit and retain workers in the logistics industry. Seroka currently serves as Vice President for North America of the International Association of Ports and Harbors and on the Board of Directors for the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority. He is Chairman of the Executive Board for the USC Global Supply Chain Institute and serves on the Northwestern University Transportation Center Business Advisory Council. Seroka’s footing in the maritime industry was established as a sales support representative at American President Lines (APL) Limited’s Cincinnati office in 1988. After several key overseas positions in China, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, he returned to the U.S. in 2010 to become President – Americas for the shipping line in Phoenix where he managed APL’s Liner Shipping business, including 1,000 employees, and was responsible for all commercial, port terminal, intermodal, land transportation and labor activities throughout the region. Seroka holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of New Orleans.

Sender Shamiss

CEO

Return Pro

Sender Shamiss is the co-founder of Return Pro, a global reverse logistics platform that works with the world’s largest retailers and vendors to solve the problem of returns. Sender is an entrepreneur passionate about perfecting technology and has spent his career building multiple eCommerce, supply chain, and SaaS companies

Yikun Shao

Head Of NA Supply Chain

Alibaba.com

Yikun is the Head of Supply Chain for Alibaba's North America B2B business, where he develops strategy and builds platform-level solutions to empower businesses in the realms of international shipping, logistics, cross-border trade, and global expansion. Prior to joining Alibaba, Yikun served as a trade and business consultant at PwC, a global professional services leader, accumulating 15 years of diverse experience spanning its US, Japan, and China practices. Operating in both the US and Asia, Yikun advised numerous multinational corporations across an extensive spectrum of customs, trade, and supply chain intricacies. His focus was to develop cost efficient cross-border strategies and enhance global compliance. His clientele encompassed an array of industry sectors, ranging from technology, automotive, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, chemicals, industrial manufacturing, consumer electronics, to fashion and retail. Yikun possesses deep expertise and extensive experience within North America and the Asia-Pacific, particularly in supply chain and trade planning, while maintaining a broad comprehension of business and trade regulations in Europe and the rest of the globe. Yikun holds an MBA from Georgetown University, with a focus on international business and trade, and a bachelor's degree in economics and international trade from Shanghai International Studies University.

David Shillingford

Co-Founder

Everstream Analytics

David Shillingford is a Venture Partner at Columbia Capital. Prior to this, David was the CoFounder and CEO of Everstream Analytics, a leading supply chain risk analytics company and his seventh venture. David has led the development of several industry-wide data and analytics platforms both as an entrepreneur and as SVP Supply Chain at Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK). David’s first career was as a special operations officer in the British Army. David holds a BSc Honors degree in Chemistry from the University of Exeter in England.

Nate Shutes

VP Global Fulfillment & Logistics

Blu Dot

Nate Shutes is the VP Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. With more than 20 years in the industry, he has held several positions of increasing responsibility working for shippers, 3PLs and carriers. With deep expertise in big and bulky products Nate has become sought after for his insights into operations, technology and the customer experience. He is also the host of Logistics Founders with Nate Shutes and the Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics – podcasts highlighting entrepreneurs shaping the future of supply chain and the Founder of Ballast, the world’s first private community for logistics entrepreneurs. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt he also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

Hannah Sieber

CEO & Co-Founder

Artyc

Hannah Sieber holds an MS in Environmental Resources and an MBA from Stanford University. She is a serial entrepreneur in the clean tech and electrification space. Her current startup Artyc builds & designs battery powered self-cooling containers for shipping temperature sensitive goods. Prior to that she cofounded Ecoflow, a consumer battery company that is valued at over $1 billion. Alongside her cofounders, she was recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 in Energy in 2018 for their work at Ecoflow. She believes in building products that improve our climate, support our communities, and make it easy for companies. Hannah is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has lived in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing.

Adam Siegel

Co-Founder

Recurate

Adam Siegel is the Co-Founder of Recurate, a branded resale service that works with over 40 retailers and brands, including Michael Kors, Frye, Steve Madden, Mansur Gavriel, Clare V., and more. He was formerly the SVP of Innovation & Sustainability at the Retail Industry Leaders Association, where he facilitated collaborations on many pressing industry challenges, including the circular economy. He loves his young sons, Joe and Jake, and all things outdoors.

Kristen Siemen

VP, Chief Sustainability Officer

General Motors

Appointed to Chief Sustainability Officer in February 2021, Kristen Siemen helps to lead General Motors to a future with zero emissions as the company continues to take bold actions against climate change, including GM’s commitment to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040. Under Siemen’s leadership, GM has received numerous recognitions including JUST Capital’s MOST JUST Companies, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Gold Class for Corporate Sustainability Leadership, and Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to business integrity. Siemen began her career with GM in 1994 and served in a number of engineering and staff positions of increasing responsibilities. Since 2010, she has held senior leadership positions in several global engineering functions including Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Test and Validation, and Energy, Certification and Compliance. In addition to her accomplished technical career, Siemen is also passionate about promoting inclusion and gender equality. She was instrumental in creating GM’s career reentry program, “Take 2,” as well as the GM Women Ally Program and serves as GM’s key executive for the Society of Women Engineers. Since transitioning into her role as CSO, Siemen has garnered several individual recognitions for exemplary leadership, including Crain’s Notable Leaders in Sustainability, Future 50 Tech, and Sustainability Magazine’s Top 100 Women in Sustainability. Siemen serves on multiple sustainability advisory boards, and on the Oakland University School of Engineering & Computer Science Advisory Board, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering.

Matt Silver

CEO & Co-Founder

Cargado

Matt Silver is the co-founder and CEO of Cargado, a venture-backed tech startup revolutionizing cross-border logistics. With 17 years of experience in logistics, primarily focused on cross-border Mexico freight, Matt leads a team dedicated to creating innovative solutions for more efficient logistics operations. Under his leadership, Cargado has raised nearly $10M in venture capital, supported by top-tier investors. Previously, Matt founded Forager, which was acquired by Arrive Logistics, and started the Mexico division of Coyote Logistics. He also writes a weekly newsletter about cross-border logistics, freight technology, and entrepreneurship (aka building in public).

Ricky Silver

CEO

Daily Harvest

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

Nathan Silvernail

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

Plantd

Nathan is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and engineer with a passion for innovation. At SpaceX, he led the team that built the environmental controls and life support systems for astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft. Nathan has also built launch vehicles, ground support equipment, and large composite structures. He made history by building the first payload fairing recovered from space and reused on a later mission. In addition to his work at SpaceX, Nathan founded a company that designed, built, and flew reduced gravity experiments onboard NASA's zero gravity simulation aircraft. He has received recognition for his work in the industry, including the Emerging Space Leaders Grant and the First Suborbital Research Flight with Virgin Galactic. Nathan holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering and BS in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Martijn Smeets

Co-Founder

CargoClub

Martijn Smeets is a seasoned air cargo professional and Co-Founder of CargoClub. As a founder, he is helping freight forwarders retain more customers through its innovative, industry-first loyalty program. With over four years of experience managing air cargo logistics, he is passionate about leveraging the industry's potential to minimize its environmental impact.

Brian Smiga

Partner & Co-Founder

Alpha Partners

Brian Smiga, a serial entrepreneur and seasoned marketer, is a Partner at Alpha. Brian also advises Pritzker Group Venture Capital on deal origination and relationships. Prior to Alpha Partners, Brian was the founder and CEO of Preclick, (sold to Smilebox), where he developed photo software licensed worldwide by HP, 3M, Sandisk, Walmart, Costco, CVS, and Walgreens. Prior to Preclick, Mr. Smiga was CEO at 3Path, an early Dropbox, an Intel and Goldman-Sachs backed startup, and the SVP of Marketing at 1ClickCharge, an early Bolt, where his product launch resulted in a sale of the company to CMGi. Since first working with Mr. Brotman at 1ClickCharge, Mr. Smiga advised Brotman-backed portfolio companies: Altruik, Headliner, Knovel, and Mobile Commons. In the 1990s, Mr. Smiga began his career as a developer at Booz & Co, and in Silicon Valley was the founder of Portfolio Software and Actioneer, where he co-authored six collaboration software patents and licensed top-rated software to Apple, IBM, Lotus, Microsoft, AOL, 3Com, Acco, and others. Brian received a BA in Liberal Arts from Swarthmore College, and a Masters of Philosophy in Literature from Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland. Brian is the founder of TEDxAsburyPark, the top-ranked TEDx conference on the US east coast, and a board member of the Roothbert Fund, a scholarship grant program for graduate students whose daily actions are guided by spirituality.

Todd Soller

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Patagonia

David Spiegel

Editorial Director

CNBC

David Spiegel is Editorial Director for CNBC Councils and Strategic Content, overseeing event, TV and digital programming for the members of the CNBC CEO Council, CNBC CFO Council, and CNBC Technology Executive Council. Each council brings together C-suite executives across key industries for carefully curated programming that challenges and informs. Council memberships are by invitation, and offer strategic networking opportunities and access to exclusive members-only content. As Editorial Director for CNBC Strategic Content, David leads a team responsible for developing new editorial ideas and nurturing and improving the marketability of existing concepts. Among the most successful of these is the CNBC Disruptor 50 List, a program David has led for the past 11 years, building the annual list of fast-growing venture-backed startups into a year-round, multiplatform editorial brand. Before CNBC, David was a writer/producer at CNN, where he created business news content for CNN television, internet and mobile platforms from CNN’s NY Bureau and the New York Stock Exchange. David received his BS in television, radio and film from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and his MBA with a concentration in marketing from Rutgers Business School.

Sebastian Stahl

SVP Global Air Freight

UTC Overseas

With over 30 years of expertise in international project logistics and supply chain management, I've held executive positions globally. Formerly, I served as CEO of Conceptum Logistics Aero in Germany and Senior VP roles at Inxeption Inc. and TVS SCS (GFS) in the US and Singapore, respectively. Currently, I'm spearheading the airfreight product division at UTC Overseas Group across 20+ countries, shaping the industry's future. Beyond business, I'm an avid traveler, family person, and music enthusiast, finding inspiration in diverse cultures and quality time spent with loved ones.

Patrick Sullivan

CEO & Co-Founder

EV Realty

A 15-year veteran of the renewable energy industry, Patrick has scaled development platforms, financed first-of-a-kind projects, and led teams that have built 4 GW of wind, solar, and batteries for companies including Clearway, NRG and BrightSource. As CEO, Patrick oversees the strategic direction of the company and its solutions – while leading EV Realty to accomplish its mission to help electrify commercial fleets at scale. When he’s not chasing around his two strong-willed daughters or binging energy podcasts, Patrick enjoys any activity that maximizes aerobic suffering and preferably involves going uphill.

Oronzo Suma

Chief Supply Chain Performance Management Officer

United Nations

Abhijit Supekar

Global Supply Management - Custom Electronics And EDS

Lucid Motors

Abhijit's career trajectory in global supply chain management at prominent companies like Lucid Motors, Skydio, and Google/Fitbit highlights his ability to navigate intricate supply chain challenges and deliver tangible results, even amidst unprecedented global disruptions such as the recent pandemic. Currently, Abhijit heads the strategic sourcing for all custom electronics at Lucid Motors. His unique approach to building robust global supply chain operations including supply chain digitization leveraging AI/GenAI, forging strong partnerships throughout the industry for both manufacturers and electronics distribution channels, and implementing meticulous supply/demand planning as well as global logistics and 3PL network has been instrumental in the successful launch of numerous groundbreaking high-tech products in consumer electronics and in EV industry. Despite his professional achievements, Abhijit's primary priority revolves around spending quality time with his young son, underscoring his commitment to maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life beyond the confines of his career.

Thomas Tang

CEO & Co-Founder

Anyware Robotics

Thomas Tang provides the overall vision and strategy for Anyware Robotics as well as building the team and establishing partnerships. Prior to this role, he was the founding member of FANUC Silicon Valley research center, where he grew the R&D team and led FANUC’s AI palletization product from origin to commercialization. Before joining FANUC, Thomas completed his PhD at UC Berkeley. His research there centered around robotic manipulation, 3D perception, force control, and human-robot interaction. Thomas holds 14 patents in the field of robotics and his papers on robotics have won “best paper” and finalist awards. He also authored a book on human robot collaboration.

Kendra Tanner

CEO & President

Allstates WorldCargo

Kendra is the President and CEO of Allstates WorldCargo. She is a professional with over thirty-six years of experience in the transportation industry. Kendra began her transportation career with Consolidated Freightways in 1988 and worked in various sales, operations, and management positions until 2000. She transitioned from an asset-based LTL company to a freight forwarding company, EXEL Global Logistics (nka DHL), and joined the Allstates WorldCargo team in 2002. Kendra leads the Allstates WorldCargo team towards accomplishing the company’s strategic planning and growth initiatives. She has an MBA Degree in Business Management from Chancellor University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Jacksonville University. She is active in her community and participates in industry organizations as a member and board member of the Airforwarders Association. Kendra was named one of the 2024 Top CEOs in the Middle Market by Grady Campbell Inc. The Top CEOs in the Middle MarketTM Award honors exceptional CEOs who skillfully balance strategic vision and analytical expertise, lead with inspiration, and remain steadfastly focused on creating value and driving long-term growth for PE portfolio companies. Winning CEOs were selected based on their expertise and experience, their capacity to provide inspirational leadership, and their record of creating significant value within the industry.

Deepak Telang

VP, Supply Chain

Mattel

Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established business development and operations management paradigms to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Seasoned supply chain executive and growth-focused thought leader and strategist with three decades of experience in Toy industry, leading diverse teams in five countries, spanning eleven distinct roles in operations, engineering, product/process design and cost analysis. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a twin track record of piloting projects and ensuring stellar results.

Scott Theriot

General Manager, Supply Chain Services

Danos

Scott has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry supporting major international operating companies in the Gulf of Mexico. Since 2002, Scott has been leading supply chain transformations with customers by managing day-to-day materials management, allowing customers to focus on high-level initiatives. In 2017, Scott earned a master’s degree in supply chain management while managing and coordinating the development of a greenfield warehouse for an LNG plant. In 2020, Scott partnered with other subject matter experts (SMEs) in supply chain to develop and implement Danos’s intelligent integrated materials solutions division, i2ms. i2ms utilizes people, processes, and technology to provide an end-to-end materials solution to clients. His past supply chain experience and partnerships give him a unique insight into providing a true, outsourced materials solution to all asset-intensive industries.

Andrea Thomaz

CEO

Diligent Robotics

Kenji Togasaki

SVP

IINO LINES

25 years of experience in ocean shipping, both commercial and administration.Tanker chartering/operation, ship finance, management accounting and strategy planning. Now in charge of innovation and business development at IINO LINES, New York.

Martin Toscano

President

Evonik Industries

Martin joined in 1997 Degussa Argentina in a sale and applied technology role. In 1999, he transferred to Frankfurt, Germany and became part of the global sales, marketing and applied technology team, and where he was part of the global sales and applied technology team, various strategic global projects, and a global key account role. He relocated to Mexico in 2006 as Regional Sales, Technical Services and Operations Manager & Global Key Account Manager. From 2009 to 2012, he was Director of Sales & Technical Services in Kennesaw, GA as part of the Animal Nutrition business in North America. In 2012, he became Vice President Animal Nutrition Latin America in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and in 2015, Vice President and Regional Head of Nutrition & Care for Latin America. Since July 2017, Martin is President & General Manager of Evonik Industries in Mexico, and additionally, since 2020, General Manager of the Business Line Active Oxygens in Mexico for Latin America. Additionally, Martin is advisory board member for the Mexican Chemical Association, the German/Mexican Chamber of Commerce as well as independent board member of several companies.

Are Traasdahl

CEO & Founder

Crisp

Founder and CEO of Crisp, Are Traasdahl has more than 20 years of experience in mobile and digital technology. Prior to Crisp, Are was the Founder & CEO of Tapad Inc. In 2016, Telenor Group acquired Tapad for $360M, making it the fifth largest venture-backed M&A exit in New York since 2009. Prior to Tapad, he founded Thumbplay, a mobile entertainment service that he grew to more than $100M in revenue in less than 3 years before he exited the company. The company, later acquired by Clear Channel, is now called iHeartRadio. Traasdahl is a frequent contributor for outlets such as CNBC and Bloomberg News, and he has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Ad Age and other major news publications.

Jeffrey Tucker

CEO

Tucker Company Worldwide

As third-generation owner, Jeff leads Tucker Company Worldwide, the nation’s oldest privately held freight brokerage. Jeff’s leadership positions include: Past Board Chair, Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA); Past Committee Chair, TIA’s “Carrier Selection Framework” which provides guidance on selection of safe motor carriers; current board member and Chair of the National Industrial Transportation League’s Highway Transportation Committee; current Co-Chair of the Health & Personal Care Logistics Council’s Service Provider Council; current Co-Chair of the Bio Supply Management Alliance’s Transportation and Logistics Committee.

Allison Ullrich

Principal + Founder

Potentiate Collective

Allison is the Founder of Potentiate Collective, a fractional executive advisory agency focused on providing value chain intelligence for profitability. Comfortable in contrarian approaches to unlock efficiencies and manage P&Ls in excess of $100M, Allison has spent 18 years in accelerated leadership roles at F500s and start-ups passionately developing supply chain operations, manufacturing processes, commercial strategy, and sales leadership to support VC/PE fundraising. Her tenure at Airgas afforded her leadership opportunities expanding from sales leadership into running the largest FDA & ISO-9001 chemical/gas plant on the east coast. She led critical efforts around manufacturing supply chain initiatives, development of strategy and scaling Wayfair's CastleGate E2E supply chain services. At both Outer and Hydrow she was responsible for global scaling, successful data engineering integrations and implementations of customer/delivery experiences to improve revenue recognition. Most recently she was the Senior Vice President of Operations at Pangaea leading the end to end supply chain organization inclusive of demand planning, inventory management, transportation, distribution, logistics, sales and operations planning (S&OP) and final mile delivery. Allison graduated with degrees in Advertising from University of Illinois and has her MBA from Harvard

Viet Van

VP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Cheniere Energy

Viet Van is the Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Cheniere Energy and is based in Houston Texas. Viet’s work experiences across Cheniere, Shell and ExxonMobil have included stints in Sales, Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain with global assignments across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. He has an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech and received his Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Michael Van Keulen

Chief Procurement Officer

Coupa

Procurement evangelist with 20+ years of progressive Finance and Procurement experience at global companies Procurement Thought leader frequently consulted by practitioners looking to (digitally) transform Business Spend Management Member of Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Board of Advisors Lead multiple global (digital) procurement transformations driving significant value 3-time Coupa customer Especially passionate about Business Transformation, ESG, Diversity & Inclusion and sustainability

Peter Vaughan Schmidt

CEO

Torc Robotics

Prior to joining Torc in 2022, Dr. Peter V. Schmidt was the head of the Autonomous Technology Group for Daimler Truck for three years. Before leading that organization, he managed the strategy organization for Daimler Truck, where his focus areas included the Chinese market, autonomous technology, electrification, connectivity, and digital transformation. Dr. Schmidt also previously led Daimler’s global product and platform management for medium and heavy truck engines worldwide, as well as holding roles in engine production and plant management. Before joining Daimler, Dr. Schmidt was a principal and consultant at McKinsey & Company serving the automotive industry.

Thiago Veiga

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

Mars Snacking

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

Vignan Velivela

CEO & Co-Founder

AtoB

Vignan is the co-founder and CEO of AtoB (atob.com). They build next-generation fuel cards and payments for transportation fleets. They have raised over $200 million in capital and serve tens of thousands of businesses ranging from SMBs to Fortune-10 companies. AtoB is recognized by Forbes and World Economic Forum as the emerging leader in transportation payments worldwide.

Pratibha Vuppuluri

General Partner

Plum Alley

Mihir Wagh

SVP, GSC Manufacturing & Logistics

Aristocrat Gaming

Mihir Wagh serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Manufacturing & Logistics for Aristocrat Gaming, an industry-leading global gaming content and technology company. Mihir is responsible for ensuring the company delivers its products to customers across the world through its integration centers in Tulsa, Las Vegas, Barcelona, and beyond. Additionally, Mihir oversees the global logistics team to ensure customers receive orders on time. Since joining Aristocrat in 2017, Mihir has held several roles in Operations, where he has developed high- performing teams empowered to adapt to the ever- changing supply chain climate while delivering customer satisfaction through speed of execution and quality. Mihir spent more than a decade in Michigan where he gained an extensive background in operational and supply chain solutions for global automotive and premier technology brands. Mihir holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Lean Operations Management from Wayne State University, and a Bachelor's in Engineering and Production from the University of Mumbai. When not working, Mihir can be found enjoying the outdoors—from RVing with his family to hitting the green for a round of golf (this year’s goal is to break 100). He’s also an avid sports enthusiast, especially when it comes to the Detroit Lions and University of Michigan. Mihir is also actively involved in community organizations like Goodie 2 Shoes and is often one of the first to sign up for an Aristocrat Cares volunteer opportunity.

Rusty Walker

CEO

Absolute Logistics

Rusty serves as President and owner of Absolute Logistics. Rusty graduated from the University of Illinois and enjoys staying active by spending time with his grandkids and family. ​Rusty has over 30 years of experience in the logistics industry and brings to Absolute Logistics the requisite expertise that will optimize the many supply chain needs of its customers. Rusty leads the way with unique solutions in supply chain and creating innovative business practices. We identify the transportation needs of our customers and design distribution and logistics programs to take advantage of and eliminate inefficiencies. We arrange for the highest quality, most cost effective transportation systems. We manage the shipments from the shippers’ door to the ultimate destination. We proactively track, trace, and confirm delivery as well suggest changes in freight and warehouse management.

William Wappler

CEO

Surgere

William Wappler is a visionary in technology, innovation, and AI. William’s focus is on managing the rapid growth of Surgere, while supporting a strong organizational culture and exemplifying our core values. He has over 20 years of experience in directing and executing technology strategy and financial growth for global Fortune 500 companies. Previously, William was President of a leading software company in California, where he led the business in automating production control. William earned a combined degree from the University of Illinois and Illinois State and holds an MBA from Northwestern University.

Theo Wayt

Reporter

The Information

Theo Wayt is a reporter for The Information covering e-commerce and logistics companies. He's based in New York and breaks news about companies like Amazon, Shopify, Shein and Flexport

Judy Webb-Hapgood

Chief Supply Chain Officer

The University of Miami/The University of Miami Health System

Joe Weilgus

CEO

New Legacy

Joe Weilgus is the CEO and Founder of New Legacy Group and its associated funds. With over 23 years of experience in the financial sector, Mr. Weilgus has a focused approach to investing in early seed, venture, and growth spaces with particular interest in mobility, logistics, deep tech, and fintech. Mr. Weilgus founded Project Sunshine, a multi-national children’s nonprofit organization, in 1998. He currently serves as Chairman. He is also an active member of the Young Presidents Organization. Mr. Weilgus previously served as President of Geller Holdings, LLC and Managing Director, Client Relations at Geller & Co. Prior to joining Geller, Mr. Weilgus was Director of Client Relations at American Express Tax and Business Services. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the audit practice, where he earned his CPA. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Yeshiva University.

Tim Weiss

CEO & Co-Founder

Optera

As the leader of Optera, Tim has helped shape how many of the largest companies in the world address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their supply chain, operations, and products. He has spearheaded thought-leading work on corporate climate action with the World Economic Forum and Fortune 500 companies across many industries. Prior to Optera, Tim worked for AES Distributed Energy and Uncharted.

Peter Wells

CEO

Temperpack

Peter Wells is CEO of TemperPack, a leading developer of sustainable packaging technologies. Peter previously served as CEO of Smart Wires and of General Electric's Onshore Wind Energy division in Europe. With over two decades of global experience in the sustainability sector, he has been successfully leading organizations at the forefront of innovation and the adoption of new technologies. Peter is passionate about building teams, helping customers win, and striving for big ambitious goals.

Chad Werkema

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Motorola Solutions

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

Dave Wheeler

Chief Operating Officer

New Balance

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

Lee White

President

LM White Consulting

Lee White is an Autonomous Trucking & Logistics expert with deep strategy and operations expertise in the AV trucking space. With four decades of experience, he works at the forefront of the autonomous trucking industry to position stakeholders in the AV ecosystem for long-term success. Lee’s own career is an authentic success story. Starting out as a peak-season driver for UPS during college, he went on to progress through multiple leadership positions to be the senior engineering leader in multiple operating areas. He has a track record of achieving improvements in service, production, and cost results. He developed and led programs that laid the foundation for future successful deployments. Directing the transportation technology projects required him to work across technology, strategy, and engineering disciplines, and his successes include managing the Autonomous Trucking Project Charter, leading the platooning project, and deploying systems and new business models globally. More recently, as the Vice President of Strategy for TuSimple, he built the autonomous freight network business model, partnerships, operations, and ecosystem, enabling multiple customers to test autonomous trucking for hundreds of thousands of miles with real freight on real lanes. His mandate spanned all aspects of the network—from defining the business model to engaging and onboarding partners—resulting in a $9 million network with 15+ customers across 11 states. Today, as the President of LM White Consulting, Lee works with boards, fleets, OEMs, and supply chain stakeholders in developing forward-looking strategies, business models, and roadmaps for AV operations. His unique background allows him to bring all systems, planning, operations, and structures together to allow his clients to rapidly adopt, integrate, and scale the technology. Lee earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at the University of Georgia. He is a recognized expert in the autonomous vehicle space and has given numerous media interviews, as well as presentations at industry conferences. He also is an instructor for the SAE Professional Development Course D2304 – Autonomous Technology in Long Haul Trucking, and a Guest Lecturer for University of Denver Transportation and Supply Chain Institute Master’s Program.

James Wiley

COO

Counterforce Labor

LtCol James D. Wiley, USMC Ret., is chief operating officer of Counter Forced Labor Technologies, a global compliance and technology company that provides corporations with the technology, training, assessment, research, and supply chain transparency required to combat human trafficking. Wiley is a seasoned intelligence officer with real-world experience in Human Intelligence and Signals Intelligence collections and analysis, and currently holds the nation’s highest level of security clearance. His background as a lieutenant colonel in Special Operations Command, the U.S. Marine Corps., and a sworn law enforcement officer uniquely qualifies him for investigation, location, and acquisition of trafficked individuals and the identification of human trafficking networks. While working for U.S. Special Operations Command Central (USSOCOM), he developed the Counterterrorism Engagement Program and was instrumental in standing up the Crisis Response Element for U.S. Central Command. At USSOCOM, he also established active and reserve units that directly supported intelligence and operational requirements. Wiley worked with U.S. Special Operations Command Science and Technology and served as an adviser to Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute implementation of programs that counter human trafficking. There, he supported the creation of data visualization, the development of new reporting tools, the formation of alliances, and the implementation of programs that counter human trafficking. In addition, he served as an operator, instructor, and team lead for numerous high-level Surveillance Operations and Protective Services Detail operations for presidents, heads of state, and private parties around the world. Earlier in his career, Wiley was vice president of Reliant Global Solutions, where he directed the organization’s counter human trafficking program.

Wesley Williams

VP Of Supply Chain

Daily Harvest

Wesley is the VP of Supply Chain at Daily Harvest, overseeing Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Logistics. With over 10 years of experience in leading supply chain functions and consulting, his expertise lies in navigating the operational complexities in the food products industry and cold chain, with a passion for transportation design. A veteran of the startup world, he has joined multiple early-stage ventures, wearing various operational hats and leading product teams. He holds degrees from Illinois State University and The University of Tennessee, residing in Chicago with his wife and three children.

Mat Witte

Chief Commercial Officer

ORTEC Americas

As the Chief Commercial Officer at ORTEC Americas, Mathew Witte is a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion in the dynamic realm of software solutions. With a keen understanding of the intersection between technology and business, Mat is dedicated to shaping and executing commercial strategies that propel the company to new heights of success. With a career spanning more than 30 years in the distribution and software industries, Mat has harnessed a wealth of experience in leading high-performing teams and aligning sales, marketing, and business development efforts to maximize commercial opportunities. Known for their strategic acumen and results-driven approach, he has been instrumental in forging key partnerships, driving business development initiatives, and delivering exceptional value to clients. A forward-thinking and collaborative leader, Mat is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge software solutions to address evolving market needs and deliver transformative outcomes for customers. His ability to navigate complex market landscapes, identify growth opportunities, and foster a culture of innovation has positioned him as a driving force behind the commercial success of ORTEC. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the volatile supply chain and the role optimization software plays in mitigating the chaos, Mat continues to inspire and empower teams to achieve ambitious commercial goals while fostering enduring relationships with clients and stakeholders. Through his strategic vision and unwavering dedication, Mathew Witte is instrumental in shaping the future trajectory of ORTEC as a leading force in the software solutions landscape. Mat spearheaded the consulting division of UPS Logistics Technologies, renowned as Roadnet, where he cemented his status as a trailblazing final mile expert. His visionary contributions and pioneering consulting initiatives redefined industry standards, propelling the evolution of final mile software solutions. Armed with an MBA in Supply Chain and Acquisitions from the University of Maryland and a BS in Management, Mat embodies a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence. Based in Kennesaw, Ga., he continues to infuse his passion for transformative logistics solutions into every facet of his professional journey, driving unparalleled impact and shaping the future of the industry

Jackie Wu

CEO & Co-Founder

Corvus Robotics

Jackie is the CEO and Co-founder of Corvus Robotics. He has visited warehouses in four continents, and observed supply chain checks inventory the same way globally. Through grad school for robotics, he realized several converging technologies in AI, autonomy, and computer vision could be combined with hardware manufacturing to transform inventory visibility around the world.

Jae Yang

CEO

KCE Logistics

Adnan Zaheer

CEO & Founder

iCustoms.ai

Adnan is a serial entrepreneur disrupting the trade compliance industry. As CEO of iCustoms.ai, his AI platform cuts operational costs for freight forwarders by up to 50%. Previously, he founded Seers Group, a leading privacy platform with over 50,000 customers. He is also the founding member of a billion-dollar company Smart Pension. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Adnan leveraged his expertise at PwC, helping businesses achieve compliance and growth.

Mike Zayonc

Co-Founder

Kodif

Mike is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist based in Silicon Valley. Nowadays Mike serves as a full-time Co-Founder at Kodif, the most automated AI platform for customer support. Additionally, Mike Founded Plug and Play's Supply Chain's $25.5M Supply Chain Fund and still serves as a Partner in this fund.

Jan Zizka

CEO & Founder

Brightpick

Dr. Jan Zizka is the CEO and co-founder of Brightpick and its parent company, Photoneo Brightpick Group. A technology visionary, Jan sets Brightpick’s strategy and is closely involved in developing new robot and AI technologies. He has filed over 20 patents ranging from 3D sensing methods to mobile robotics and is a recognized expert in the field of AI, machine vision and warehouse automation. Before co-founding Brightpick, Jan co-founded and led Photoneo, which is now one of the leading 3D machine vision companies in the world with customers such as General Motors, Zebra and Volkswagen.

Mike Zupon

Vice President Of Technology

Ward Transport & Logistics Corp

Mike Zupon is the Vice President of Technology at Ward Transport & Logistics. He started at Ward Transport and Logistics 36 years ago as a programmer analyst (Assembler and Cobol). Throughout the years of LTL evolution, his career evolved from Manager of MIS and Director of I.T. to V.P. of Technology, all while earning an MBA from St. Francis of Loretto. Over the years, Ward has expanded as a company, leveraging technology with first-class employees. Working in a family-owned business environment with an excellent transportation legacy, 93 years strong, is/was a great learning opportunity.