Jeffrey Ball

Chief Procurement Officer

MediaNews Group

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

Diego Bello

CEO

DIGILOG

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

Vlad Bilanovsky

Chief Execution Officer

Wisetech Global

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

Jamie Bragg

EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Tailored Brands

Alan Bray

CEO

SourceIQ

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

Emilio Cadena

CEO

Prodensa

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

Douglas Cantriel

Head Of North American Transportation & Modernization

Ford Motor Company

Yanwen Chen

CEO & Founder

PHINXT ROBOTICS

Yanwen is the Co-founder and CEO of Phinxt Robotics, bringing over 15 years of experience in robotics, cyber-physical systems, and technology leadership. She holds two PhDs in Computer Science and robotics, with a strong track record of driving innovation across research and industry. Yanwen is passionate about building scalable, user-friendly automation solutions that bridge the gap between advanced robotics and real-world operations. At Phinxt Robotics, she leads a mission-driven team focused on transforming warehouse automation with adaptable and seamless robotics integration.

Sarah Clarke

Chief Supply Chain & Technology Officer

AEO Inc.

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

Kristen Daihes

Global Vice President Of Supply Chain

Mars Snacking

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

Ksenia Duarte

Founder

Ex9

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

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.

Mohamed El Shami

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Garlock Printing & Converting

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

Mathew Elenjickal

CEO & Founder

FourKites

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

Harald Emberger

Chief Supply Officer

Reckitt

Nish Embry

Head Of SCPMCOE Innovation & Supply Chain

The Coca-Cola Company

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

John Farabee

CSCO, Americas

Clarins

Michael Frey

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Beiersdorf

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

Michael Gambino

VP Operations

Fasteners Inc

Michael Gambino is an accomplished operations and automation leader known for driving efficiency, innovation, and growth in e-commerce, hospitality, and technology. As Vice President of Operations at Fasteners, Inc., Michael oversees multi-state warehouse operations and leads transformative initiatives, including the successful launch of a cutting-edge 202,000-square-foot warehouse in 2023. He has a proven track record of implementing revolutionary procurement and digital delivery systems that streamline processes and enhance organizational agility, enabling the business to scale effectively. Michael is a strategic visionary who excels in optimizing supply chain management, spearheading large-scale construction projects, and fostering high-performing teams to position organizations for sustained success in competitive markets.

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).

Ben Gordon

Managing Partner & CEO

Cambridge Capital

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

Dr Wolfgang Hackenberg

CEO

SYNAOS

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

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.

Yushiro Kato

CEO & Co-Founder

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.

Stephany Lapierre

CEO & Founder

Tealbook

Stephany Lapierre is the Founder and CEO of Tealbook. A lifelong entrepreneur, Stephany spent 10 years building a successful strategic sourcing and procurement consulting firm and it sparked her desire to solve the supplier data problem. Stephany is passionate about establishing the gold standard for supplier data and making it accessible to every large organization, which is why TealBook’s Supplier Data Platform automates the collection, verification, and enrichment of supplier data across any data lake or enterprise system. TealBook is a leader in procurement technology and has been chosen by Spend Matters as one of their "50 Vendors to Know," named a top 100 solution by ProcureTech, and ranked third overall in Canada's Technology Fast 50™ program presented by Deloitte. A highly-coveted supply chain thought leader, Stephany has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Supply Chain. Outside of work, you can find Stephany spending time with her husband and three daughters, and keeping active on the ski hill or in a pilates studio.

Nicole LeBlanc

Partner

Woven Ventures

Nicole LeBlanc is a Partner at Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage venture fund, where she focuses on investing in transformative companies in mobility, automation, AI, and sustainability. With over 18 years of experience in venture capital and strategic innovation, she works closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and create synergies within Toyota’s global ecosystem. Prior to Woven Capital, Nicole was a Partner at 2150, a European venture fund focused on urban technology and sustainability, supporting the development of sustainable cities. She also served as Director of Investments at Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs, where she led efforts to invest in cutting-edge solutions for building more sustainable, innovative, and equitable cities. Before joining Sidewalk Labs, Nicole managed a portfolio of 150+ seed-stage startups at Canadian funds BDC Capital and NBIF, helping early-stage companies scale and succeed. She is also a founder and investor at Sandpiper.vc, a women-led venture fund dedicated to empowering women as both founders and investors. Nicole began her career as a CPA and remains active in the startup and investment community through board, advisory, and mentorship roles with charities, tech accelerators, and venture funds.

Sacni Leon

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

Logitech

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

Amalia Londono

EVP End To End Supply Chain North America

Colgate-Palmolive

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

Christopher Longhito

SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

Global Industrial Company

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

Miguel Martins da Silva

Group Chief Supply Chain Officer

Dr. Max BDC

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

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.

Matt McLelland

VP Of Sustainability And Innovation

Covenant Logistics

Matt McLelland is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation for Covenant Logistics, an Integrated Logistics Provider with Assets. He leads all sustainability and innovation initiatives with primary focus on decarbonizing the class 8 trucking space, carbon reporting, and meeting with startups in an on-going effort to guide Covenant’s sustainability strategy of reducing customer impact on the environment. McLelland regularly speaks at different national and regional events on supply chain trends and innovation.

Juan Meisel

CEO

Grip Shipping

Juan C. Meisel is the CEO & Founder of Grip, the leading technology-driven logistics and fulfillment company for eCommerce DTC brands that sell frozen and refrigerated products. Leveraging AI and real-time optimization, Grip has shipped over $2B in perishable goods—reaching more than 80% of the U.S. in under 24 hours. Before founding Grip, Juan was part of the founding team at ButcherBox, where he played a key role in scaling the company to $500M. After experiencing firsthand the challenges of cold-chain logistics, he set out to build the infrastructure he wished he had—turning one of the supply chain’s most outdated segments into a performance engine for eCommerce DTC brands.

Pascal Montilus

Chief Supply Chain Officer

The Clorox Company

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

John Navas

VP, Head Of Operations

Allivet

Neil Neufeld

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Misfits Market

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

Anna Peckhart

VP Supply Chain Planning & Compliance

Ulta Beauty

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

Ganesh Ramakrishna

CEO & Founder

Lyric

Ganesh Ramakrishna is the Founder & CEO of Lyric, a Supply Chain AI technology company. Before Lyric, Ganesh co-founded Opex Analytics, a leading Data Science solutions company, which was subsequently acquired by LLamasoft and became an integral part of Coupa. Before his entrepreneurial journey, Ganesh held global leadership roles at IBM. Ganesh is an alumnus of Purdue University.

Andreas Raptopoulos

CEO

Matternet

Andreas is the founder and CEO of Matternet. Mattternet designs, builds and operates autonomous drone networks that enable ultra-fast, low-cost and zero-emission package delivery in healthcare and commerce. Andreas holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics and is a Royal College of Art graduate in Design. He holds several US and international patents, was a speaker at TED Global (2013), a participant of the World Economic Forum in Davos (2016 & 2017) and is a member of WEF’s Global Drones and Aerial Mobility Council.

Linda Reddy

Global Head Of Supply Chain

Nando's Group Limited

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

Jessica Robinson

Partner

Assembly Ventures

Jessica Robinson is a Co-Founder & Partner at Assembly Ventures. Board member at Motmot and NAVIT. 10+ years in mobility strategy and operations including Zipcar (IPO 2011) and Ford City Solutions. Launched 6 global corporate accelerators with Techstars. Harvard Business School Young American Leader.

Carlos Ruiz

EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Church & Dwight

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

Michele Sancricca

CEO & Co-Founder

Secro

Michele Sancricca is the founder and CEO of Secro, a breakthrough technology company redefining how global trade is conducted. Through digital documentation, secure transaction layers, and tokenization, Secro delivers trusted, scalable infrastructure for the most complex and regulated logistic and trade finance environments. Before launching Secro, Michele held senior product leadership roles at Amazon and AWS, where he spearheaded innovations in logistics systems and enterprise technology. He also founded and led the digital transformation practice at MSC, the world's largest ocean carrier, where he helped digitize one of the most sophisticated supply chain networks on Earth. This deep operational experience, combined with his background in advanced cloud technologies, gives Michele a unique blend of logistics and tech leadership rarely seen in the industry. Michele is a published author and holds multiple patents across the U.S. and Europe, covering technologies in digital trust, secure documentation, and trade infrastructure. A frequent speaker on innovation in logistics and fintech, he pairs deep technical expertise with pragmatic business acumen. His leadership style is shaped in part by his early service as a naval officer, where he cultivated executional discipline and strategic mindset. Michele is an alumnus of the Italian Naval Academy and Harvard Business School. A sailing and fitness enthusiast, Michele lives in Charleston SC, with his wife and two kids

Scott Schienvar

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Sol de Janeiro

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

Hannah Sieber

CEO & Co Founder

Artyc

Hannah Sieber holds an MS in Earth Science and an MBA from Stanford University. She is a serial entrepreneur in the clean tech and electrification space. She is the CEO and Cofounder of Artyc, which builds and designs battery powered self-cooling containers for shipping temperature sensitive goods. Prior to that she co-founded Ecoflow, a consumer battery company that is valued at over $1 billion. Alongside her co-founders, she was recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 in Energy in 2018 for their work at Ecoflow. She is passionate about building physical products that drive transformational change, improve our climate, and support our communities. Hannah is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has lived in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing.

Haymon Sinapius

Director

Innoport

Haymon is the Investment Director at Innoport, the Schulte Group’s corporate VC arm. He started his career in shipping in 2007, working in Europe and Asia, focusing on new business opportunities and change management. From 2011 to 2018 he scaled two production companies in East Africa before switching to the investor side. His experience in having worked in and with startups for over a decade in different parts of the world enables him to identify great founding teams as well as to understand and support them in their needs. Haymon studied Philosophy and Economics at the London School of Economics and holds an entrepreneurship-focused MBA from Cass Business School.

Todd Soller

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Patagonia

Curtis Spencer

CEO

Bloodhound Tracking Device

Mr. Spencer is the CEO of IMS Worldwide, Inc. (IMSW) and Bloodhound Tracking Device, Inc. (BTD) headquartered in Houston, Texas. Mr. Spencer is a nationally regarded expert on matters related to Logistics and Intermodal Shipping Trends, Ports, Inland Ports and Rail-Served Logistics Centers and how they Impact Industrial Real Estate, Development and Utilization of Foreign-Trade Zones for Importers and Exporters, Impact of E-Commerce on Logistics and Supply Chains and Industrial Real Estate. After spending 22 years searching for a tracking and security solution, in 2021 Mr. Spencer launched BTD with a pair of NASA engineers and Mr. Steve Schellenberg, another IMSW alumni. BTD is now the leading track, trace and security device for containers, trailers and chassis.

Oronzo Suma

Chief Supply Chain Performance Management Officer

United Nations

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.

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

Julian VanErlach

SVP, Global Supply Chain & Customer Service

FabFitFun, Inc

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

Bryan Wayda

Chief Supply And Service Officer

Rodan + Fields

Rod West

EVP, Global Supply Chain

Dollar General

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

David Zingery

CEO

Midmo

David Zingery is the Founder and CEO of Midmo.ai, a supply chain technology company redefining item-level traceability, identification, and automation through its low-code platform, MotionView. With nearly 20 years leading growth and strategy in AIDC, IIoT, and edge intelligence, David has helped modernize supply chains across retail, cold chain, manufacturing, and logistics. His work empowers partners and enterprises to deploy scalable, real-time visibility solutions without the complexity or cost of traditional software vendors—positioning Midmo as a transformative force in the future of supply chain connectivity and automation.