Oliver Kahn

Winner of four UEFA Best European Goalkeeper awards, three IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper awards, and two German Footballer of the Year trophies.

Oliver Kahn is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, with a career defined by excellence, leadership, and resilience. Over his illustrious playing years, Kahn secured eight German championships, six German Cups, the UEFA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Intercontinental Cup. His fierce determination and unmatched consistency earned him the title of Best Bundesliga Goalkeeper seven times.

Oliver’s legacy extends beyond the pitch-after retiring, he became a respected football analyst and a prominent figure in sports media. With his leadership, strategic mindset, and deep understanding of high-performance environments, Oliver Kahn continues to inspire-both on the field and on stage-with the same intensity and insight that defined his legendary career.

Mark Hall

CEO, e2open

Mark joined WiseTech Global in 2015 as an advisor on the IPO and subsequently joined the group permanently. During Mark’s time at WiseTech, he has led and developed the acquisition process and has been responsible for developing the integration process to fully embed acquired businesses within the Group. Prior to joining the WiseTech team, Mark spent almost 20 years with PwC in M&A focused roles on buy side and sell side due diligence and public market transactions across Europe and Australia. Mark is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Leeds.

Marcio Prado

Global Supply Planning Director, Kenvue

Supply Chain executive, with a successful international career progression on multinational consumer goods companies: Kenvue, J&J, Mondelez, UNILEVER and PROCTER AND GAMBLE. Diverse experience on supply chain including planning, physical distribution, customer service, acquisition integration, initiatives management, digital transformation, shared services and global capabilities.

Danny van der Ster

VP Logistics & Head of Supply Chain EMEIA, Assa Abloy

Danny van der Ster is the VP Logistics & Head of Supply Chain EMEIA at Assa Abloy. He is a dynamic and entrepreneurial management strategist with a 15 plus year record of achievements and demonstrated successes. Danny is known for driving continuous supply chain improvements while providing winning leadership in highly dynamic international surroundings.

Karon Evanoff

SVP Global Operations, QSC Audio

Karon has over 25 years of supply chain experience and has been responsible for building supply chain teams and processes from ground zero in startup VC funded environments as well as revamping existing teams and processes within established supply chain enterprises. She has extensive knowledge and experience in establishing leading practice processes and systems enabling demand driven value networks in data storage, telecom, solar and security industries. She is sought out by various supply chain publications as well as leading supply chain conference events to speak about the importance of digital supply chains highlighting the value of multi-enterprise collaboration in achieving a positive customer experience. She holds a B.A. from California State University-Fullerton’s College of Business & Economics, attended USD’s graduate school supply chain program and achieved a certificate in Global Leadership from IMD’s Business School’s program in Switzerland in 2014.

Edwin Tolsma

Global Cross-Domain & IT Lead, Signify

Edwin Tolsma is a seasoned leader in global trade compliance with over 20 years of experience at Philips and Signify. He currently serves as the Global Cross-Domain & IT Lead, where he drives digital excellence across the domains of dangerous goods, export controls, and customs compliance. With a background in Business Engineering and a career spanning supply chain, IT, finance, and compliance, Edwin thrives in complex, high-stakes environments. Born and raised in the Netherlands, he brings a global perspective shaped by international collaboration and a passion for solving tough challenges. Edwin lives with his wife and two young sons, bringing the same energy to his work as he does to his family life.

Megan Kelley

Vice President of Technology, Global Forwarding and Performance, Crane Worldwide Logistics

Megan Kelley is a visionary technology leader with a proven track record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic transformation across global logistics and supply chain ecosystems. As Vice President of Technology for Global Forwarding & Performance, Megan leads cross-functional teams in delivering scalable digital solutions that enhance customer experience, optimize operational workflow and performance, and enable data-driven decision-making.

With deep expertise in enterprise systems, digital strategy, and performance analytics, Megan is known for aligning technology initiatives with business goals to accelerate growth and efficiency. She partners closely with Crane’s executive leadership to shape the future of global forwarding through intelligent automation, platform modernization, and continuous improvement.

Megan’s leadership style is rooted in collaboration, transparency, and a relentless focus on outcomes. She is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders, fostering inclusive teams, and championing innovation at every level of the organization. Based in New Jersey, Megan brings a global perspective and a commitment to excellence that continues to elevate the company’s competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry.

Caroline Pazzini Silva

Global Supply Chain Project Lead, L’Oréal

Caroline Pazzini Silva is a Global Supply Chain Project Lead at L’Oréal, bringing over 10 years of experience from manufacturing to industrial supply chain. Her expertise lies in industrial supply chain, focusing on transformative change, large-scale projects, and scaling sustainable practices through the engagement and training of global teams. Her initiatives are examples of effective digital transformation to create a more resilient supply chain, underscoring that true project success is unlocked by strategic change management, ensuring solutions are not just implemented, but deeply adopted. Caroline is passionate about building agile, collaborative global supply chains through change methodologies, and she looks forward to sharing her insights at Connect 2025 Global Supply Chain Summit.

Marco Sella

Customs and Trade Compliance Director, Cross-Border | Global Trade Solutions

Marco Sella is the Customs and Trade Compliance Director at Cross-Border | Global Trade Solutions, where he leads initiatives in export controls, EU-US sanctions (EAR/ITAR), and global customs strategy. With a background as a Licensed Customs Broker and former head of Global Customs Compliance for multinational firms like Zoppas Industries Group and Datalogic, Marco brings over a decade of deep expertise in international trade regulations.

He currently serves as Vice-President of the Export Control, Embargoes, and Dual-Use Commission of the Italian Council of Customs Brokers. A seasoned lecturer and advisor, Marco specializes in dual-use and defence licensing, preferential origin, Incoterms, and EMCP/ICP programs. He is also a recognized expert in AEO (EU) and C-TPAT (U.S.) compliance frameworks.

Irma Soto

Irma Soto is a dynamic and results-driven Senior Program Office Manager based in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a proven track record of leading complex initiatives and driving operational excellence. In the Supply Chain Technology and Transformation Team, Irma plays a key role in aligning strategic programs with business objectives, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful execution across the organization.\

With over 27 years of experience at Jabil, Irma has held several impactful roles, including Program Manager, Operations Development Sr Manager, Continuous Improvement IT Manager, Quality Data Systems IT Manager and Jabil Emerging Leader, consistently delivering high-value outcomes. Her expertise spans process improvement, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and performance optimization. Irma has been responsible for leading the implementation of a new project governance framework that increased transparency and accountability across teams.

Irma is certified in Project Management Professional (PMP), Change Management Practitioner and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, underscoring her commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. She has also been recognized for outstanding leadership during a major organizational transformation, earning accolades from senior leadership. Irma is known for her strategic mindset, attention to detail, and ability to inspire teams toward shared goals. Her passion for leveraging data-driven insights enhances program performance and fosters a culture of innovation.

Abdul Wasif

Export Control Manager, Etihad Cargo

Abdul Wasif is a seasoned air cargo specialist with over 24 years of experience in the aviation and logistics industry. He currently serves as Export Control Manager at Etihad Cargo, based in Abu Dhabi, where he has been a key contributor for more than two decades.

Throughout his career, Abdul has held a variety of strategic roles across operations, revenue management, interline coordination, and cargo capacity control. In his current position, he leads the implementation and oversight of export control policies, ensuring full compliance with international trade regulations and sanctions. His work involves close collaboration with internal teams-including Ethics and Compliance, Commercial, and Ground Handling-as well as external regulatory authorities.

Abdul’s extensive industry knowledge and hands-on experience make him a trusted authority in air cargo compliance and regulatory affairs.

Przemek Wierczuk

Network Portfolio & Benchmark Leader, Kenvue

At Kenvue, Przemek leads the development of tools, processes, and capabilities that empower the Global Network Strategy Team. He drives advanced network design and strategic capacity planning across the entire supply chain – from Tier-2 suppliers to internal and external manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and customers – helping shape how the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company creates value globally.

Przemek began his career at Mars, transitioning from sales to supply chain planning for iconic brands like M&M’s and Pedigree across North Africa and the Middle East. He later led ERP and advanced planning transformations for retail and oil & gas companies in Central and Eastern Europe. After relocating to Switzerland, he managed professional services teams delivering supply chain planning, demand sensing, and procurement solutions for a $30B+ CPG company.

Chris McDonagh

VP of Sales, EMEA, Kharon

Chris leads Kharon’s UK and EMEA commercial team, where he is responsible for developing strategy and driving regional growth. With over two decades of senior experience spanning risk management, data analytics, and compliance solutions, he has a proven track record of building commercial success in highly regulated markets. In his role, Chris serves as a trusted advisor to Kharon’s largest clients in the UK and EMEA, supporting their strategic objectives while ensuring measurable value and operational efficiency.

Cindy Moloney

Global Procurement Project Manager, Vertiv

With nearly four decades of experience in global corporations, Cindy has held leadership roles across manufacturing, planning, order management, new product introduction, procurement, and organizational change management. Her career spans a diverse range of industries – including digital hardware, semiconductors, biomedical, medical devices, and infant nutrition – at world-class companies such as Apple, Dell, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Analog Devices, and Boston Scientific.

A passionate advocate for Lean transformation and coaching for excellence, she specializes in driving both behavioral and digital change to enable high-performance organizations.

Cindy graduated from the College of Commerce in Cork, Ireland with a Diploma in Business and Manufacturing Management, and later returned to University College Cork to complete a degree in Lean Supply Chain. She also earned an internationally recognized Lean Green Belt certification from the Irish Engineering Institute.

Marisa Dempsey

Manager, Transportation Planning and Systems, Schreiber Foods

Marisa Dempsey is a supply chain leader with over 15 years of experience in the transportation industry. Her career spans all levels-from tactical execution to financial strategy-building deep expertise in logistics, cost optimization, and strategic planning.

Currently, Marisa leads Supply Chain Planning and Systems at Schreiber Foods, where she champions innovation and efficiency through data-driven decision making and strong cross-functional teamwork.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin system and is passionate about transforming complex supply chains and driving strategies to enable sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Henriett Bakos

Supply Chain Management Director, Jabil

Henriett has been leading Jabil’s global supplier order collaboration initiative since 2021. In this role, she optimizes order management and delivery processes with suppliers by leveraging e2open – reducing errors, delays, and costs while enhancing customer satisfaction. She also oversees training and communication for all Jabil suppliers and internal teams, ensuring seamless alignment and collaboration across the supply chain network.

With 14 years of purchasing and supply chain experience at Jabil, Henriett began her career as a Buyer before advancing to Purchasing Supervisor, where she successfully opened a new business account for a key customer at our Hungary location. She later became the Supply Chain Development Manager for that account, supporting the launch of two additional accounts in different regions.

Throughout her career, Henriett has collaborated closely with suppliers and customers on various order and inventory management projects. In 2014, she was a Finalist in Jabil’s Deliver Best Practice Competition for an initiative aimed at reducing Days in Inventory. Henriett is Silver Lean Six Sigma certified and has consistently led successful projects that have improved purchasing and supply chain processes.

Jorge Salcedo

Director Business Analytics and Supply Chain Optimization, Jabil

Jorge Salcedo is a seasoned Supply Chain Management professional with over 20 years of experience in advanced supply chain optimization, logistics strategy, and business analytics. He currently leads Logistics Transformation initiatives at Jabil, collaborating across global teams to drive enterprise-wide improvements in data architecture, inbound shipment visibility, TMS strategy, and sustainable logistics.

Jorge has a proven track record of delivering solutions that reduce total landed cost for Fortune 500 companies by optimizing manufacturing footprints, production planning, and inventory strategies. As a subject matter expert in Business Analytics and Global Logistics, he played a key role in developing Jabil’s Supply Chain Network Optimization tool – a predictive, fact-based modeling platform that supports growth and strategic decision-making.

Xavier Page

Global Head of Customs & Trade Compliance, Amer Sports

Xavier Page is the Global Head of Customs & Trade Compliance at Amer Sports. He has gathered extensive experience in developing and implementing Customs & Trade Compliance strategies, Tariffs and Origin engineering, Trade facilitations, and Technology integration. Xavier holds degrees in international & European law and has worked in leading organizations such as Decathlon and Deloitte. He is also a French Foreign Trade Adviser, Vice-Chairman of FESI Trade & Customs Committee, and an active participant in WFSGI and AAFA Trade compliance committees.

Charlotte Chapelier

Customs & Trade Project Manager, Amer Sports

Charlotte Chapelier is a Customs & Trade Project Manager at Amer Sports. With over 10 years of experience in international trade and customs, she holds a Master 2 in International Logistics and leads strategic initiatives that drive the digital transformation of the group’s trade operations.

Charlotte’s expertise lies in system integration, data management, customs classification, and origin engineering. She has successfully implemented global trade platforms that automate classification and origin determination, ensuring compliance with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and reducing operational risk.

As a transformation leader, Charlotte focuses on aligning technology with business objectives, optimizing processes, and delivering scalable solutions that support global trade efficiency and regulatory compliance. Her contributions are instrumental in modernizing the organization’s customs and trade capabilities to meet evolving market and regulatory demands.

Toine Van Gils

Managing Director, Vos Logistics

Toine joined Vos Logistics in 2009 and is leading the Solutions division. With a network of 35 branches, Vos Logistics operates throughout Europe. Vos Logistics is one of the largest road hauliers in Europe, with its headquarters in the Netherlands. Within the Solutions division, customer-specific solutions are offered: from freight forwarding & management, warehousing & value-added services, and regional distribution to full supply chain solutions in which Vos Logistics takes over the control of the complete flow of goods or parts thereof from the customer. Toine started his career in consultancy at IG&H, following various management roles at DSV, and was Supply Chain Manager at Amefa. He holds a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University in Eindhoven.

Chaitanya Mutyam

Specialist IT and Operations Manager, Robert Bosch GmbH

Chaitanya Mutyam is a Specialist IT and Operations Manager at Bosch SensorTech, bringing over 18 years of extensive experience in the IT industry with a strong focus on middleware technologies and enterprise integration. He began his professional journey as a database developer, gradually transitioning into middleware and supply chain technology solutions.

At Bosch, Chaitanya plays a pivotal role in managing the E2Open platform, leading supplier onboarding initiatives for both internal stakeholders and external partners. His expertise bridges the gap between technology and operations, driving efficiency and visibility across BST global supply chain ecosystem.

Bjoern Dietz, Dipl. Ing. (FH), Dipl. Wirt. Ing (FH)

Operations Management and Process Integration at Robert Bosch GmbH

Bjoern is a Specialist IT, Operations Manager and Process Integrator at Bosch Semicon Operations. With over 25 years at Bosch Semicon Operations, he has wide experience in production planning, supply chain visibility and semiconductor production process and logistics. Coming from the high availability MES system administration he also has wide knowledge about operating, integrating and connecting systems. At Bosch Semicon Operations, Bjoern is the main contact point for operating e2open, integrating new processes and suppliers and integrating E2MV into the Bosch IT landscape.

Laura Pellicer

Innovation Lead, Accenture

Laura, who is Innovation Lead at Accenture, will be facilitating a special ESCAPE room challenge during Connect 2025. ESCAPE is not just an escape room, it’s an immersive team resilience challenge. It’s designed to simulate global disruptions and test team resilience through five collaborative challenges. Participants must crack a final code using clues, documents, and digital tools-racing against time to unlock a box and win the game.

Xavier Fernandez

Innovation & Experience Architect, Accenture

Xavier, an Innovation & Experience Architect with Accenture, will be facilitating a special ESCAPE room challenge during Connect 2025. ESCAPE is not just an escape room, it’s an immersive team resilience challenge. It’s designed to simulate global disruptions and test team resilience through five collaborative challenges. Participants must crack a final code using clues, documents, and digital tools-racing against time to unlock a box and win the game.

Anand Medepalli

Chief Product Officer, Shippeo

Anand has over 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor with leading companies in product strategies, commercial account strategies, and asset planning decisions in transportation, supply chain, and financial services. He has spent much of his career advising companies and defining innovative solutions to drive their growth. Before Shippeo, Anand was Head of AI Solutions at ServiceNow, following the acquisition of Element AI, where he was Head of Products. Previous to this experience, Anand worked for several years at Blue Yonder, as the VP of Retail Planning products.

Simon Aboud

Partner, Goikid

With more than 20 years of experience in strategy & management consulting, Simon is an expert on Telecom industry and also has led initiatives for global companies such as Retail, Aerospace and Oil & Gas. Simon has developed broad international experience providing insights on innovative operational initiatives aligned to business priorities while managing effective project execution.

Simon is a founding partner at Goikid and Horizon Innovation.

Andreas Kanow

AVP, Product Management, e2open

Andreas leads the Global Logistics Orchestration product strategy and roadmap at e2open. He has 30 years of experience in the Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Software industry, primarily focused on designing and implementing End-to-End Logistics and Control tower solutions for global international customers.

Scott Tesoriere

AVP of Product Management, e2open

Scott Tesoriere is a seasoned product leader with extensive experience driving innovation and strategy in product management. As AVP of Product Management, Scott focuses on delivering impactful solutions that align with business goals and customer needs. Scott has recently been involved in initiatives such as Connected Logistics, developing content strategies, and growth playbooks, showcasing a strong commitment to advancing technology and operational excellence.

Vinita Shrivastava

Sr. Director, Product Management, e2open

Vinita Shrivastava is Senior Director of Product Management at e2open, where she leads strategy and innovation for Ocean Network solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, she combines technical expertise with a customer-first approach to deliver impactful, scalable results in digitalizing ocean shipping. Prior to e2open, Vinita was instrumental in shaping INTTRA’s product journey, helping drive its adoption to 26% of the global ocean shipping market.

Nuria Gago

Sr. Director, Customer Success, e2open

Nuria Gago is a seasoned Customer Success leader with over 20 years of experience in SaaS, ocean logistics, and supply chain. Renowned as a “Force Multiplier” and “Change Agent,” Nuria works as a Sr. Director within the Customer Success Team, focusing on Logistics Strategic Customers. Before joining e2open, Nuria worked at INTTRA in multiple leadership and customer-facing roles, always focusing on value and CX by aligning strategy and cross-functional execution with business outcomes.

Chad Weeks

AVP, Solution Consulting, e2open

With a career spanning over 2 decades in the TMS space, Chad is a recognized expert in translating complex client needs into visionary, yet practical solution designs while bridging the gap between business strategy and technical execution. Chad has held roles in operations, Logistics as a Service, and presales, giving him a holistic view of software capabilities, customer requirements, and how to define measurable success within e2open Transportation Management focused on shippers.

Reinhard Poelzl

SVP, Solution Consulting, e2open

Reinhard Poelzl leads Global Solutions Consulting at e2open, where he partners with clients to design and implement transformative supply chain strategies. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain technology, Reinhard brings deep expertise across both planning and execution, helping organizations navigate complexity and drive operational excellence.

He joined e2open through the acquisition of Amber Road in 2019 and has since played a key role in advancing smarter, more connected, and resilient supply chains through innovative technology. Reinhard is passionate about enabling global enterprises to unlock value through end-to-end visibility and intelligent orchestration.

Zheng Sui

Head of AI and Research, e2open

Zheng Sui, Ph.D., leads the AI and Research team at e2open, where he drives innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and supply chain optimization. A recognized expert in demand sensing, Zheng brings a deep passion for applying advanced technologies to solve complex supply chain challenges. With 18 years at e2open, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s AI-driven capabilities and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in intelligent supply chain planning.

David Strauss

VP, Strategic Partner & Enterprise Solutions, e2open

David Strauss joined e2open in 2014 and leverages 20 years working for globally operating supply chain cloud software companies. David leads e2open’s Enterprise Solutions Principals team, who focuses on large, end-to-end transformational projects with e2open’s key customers. David & Team also support e2open strategic Partners relationships, working together to unlock value for our joint global enterprise clients by leveraging e2open’s end-to-end best-in-class cloud supply chain platform.

Prior to leading our strategic partner development efforts, David served many years front-line solution consulting and project management roles. He has had the privilege of interacting with hundreds of supply chain teams within large global companies and across industries, regions and functions, resulting in a strong, multifaceted understanding of supply chains. David has witnessed firsthand the major evolution and convergence of all aspects of the digital supply chain – upstream, downstream, execution, planning, optimization, integrations – as well as the recent massive, ongoing disruptions and transformations impacting the supply chain landscape. This large, highly complex and constantly evolving problem space is what keeps David motivated.

Dr. Johannes Hangl

AVP of Solution Consulting, e2open

Dr. Johannes Hangl is AVP of Solution Consulting at e2open, where he leads the Global Trade Solution Consulting team. With many years of experience in supply chain and logistics, he combines an operational background with a passion for turning complex trade and compliance challenges into practical solutions for customers.

Johannes has worked across different areas of supply chain and logistics, giving him a deep understanding of how things run in the real world. He holds a degree in Logistics and recently completed his PhD on AI in Supply Chain, adding fresh perspectives to his hands-on experience.

Paula Torano

Senior Customer Success Manager, e2open

Paula Torano is a Senior Customer Success Manager at e2open, where she supports Strategic Customer partnerships, working with internal stakeholders and ensuring maximum value is delivered. Known for her strong advocacy and cross-functional collaboration in complex enterprise environments, Paula strives to be a trusted advisor for her customers and their voice within e2open.

She’s a firm believer in making work impactful and human, and is excited to connect with peers and partners at the conference to share insights and spark meaningful conversations.

Pablo Quintano

AVP, Solutions Consulting, e2open

Pablo Quintano, an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in consulting, and experience that spans in the fields of Supply Chain Transformation, Innovation, Technology and Business Modelling. He has learned and shared his expertise with companies from different industries, including retail, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, and high tech working for Cap Gemini, Blue Yonder, Accenture, and now e2open.

His journey led him to e2open in 2021, where he has the AVP Enterprise Solutions Consulting role. Here, he brings creative thinking methods & processes to support complex, cross-functional transformational programs for e2open’s customers and prospects.

Stefan Tärneberg

Senior Director, Solutions Consulting, e2open

Experienced and strategic Senior Director specializing in enterprise consulting, with a strong background in leading high-impact teams and delivering tailored solutions to complex business challenges. Adept at bridging the gap between customer needs and technical capabilities, driving value through consultative engagement, and influencing executive stakeholders. Known for building scalable consulting frameworks and fostering cross-functional collaboration to accelerate growth and customer success.

Specialized expertise in end-to-end supply chain management, with a particular focus on Trade Compliance, helping global organizations navigate regulatory complexities while optimizing operational efficiency.

John Norton

Director, Solutions Consulting, e2open

John brings over 15 years of experience in supply chain and logistics operations spanning consumer goods, retail, and international freight forwarding. At e2open, he serves as a solution consultant on the supply chain orchestration and control tower platform, where he partners with clients to design transformational solutions that optimize procure-to-pay and inbound transportation processes. Prior to joining e2open in 2023, John led a global program management team at Flexport, driving large-scale operational transformation initiatives. He is passionate about delivering intuitive user experiences and leveraging technology to unlock revenue growth, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.

Cassie Fuhr

AVP, Solutions Consulting, e2open

Cassie Fuhr is a seasoned leader in solutions consulting with deep expertise in channel strategy and partner ecosystem growth. With a career leading global teams in customer operations, professional services, and product management, she brings a unique ability to connect strategic vision with technical execution-driving meaningful transformation and revenue impact for brands. As a proud mom of three energetic boys and a passionate sports enthusiast, Cassie infuses her work with the same competitive spirit and collaborative mindset that define her life outside the office.

Adam Henry

AVP, Solutions Consulting, e2open

Whether it’s Integrated Business Planning, S&OP, or Decision-Centric Planning (whatever the buzzword of the day is), Adam Henry helps businesses unlock value by blending smart processes, cutting-edge technology, and the right people. His approach goes beyond results; it’s about cultivating a culture where people are genuinely motivated to collaborate, support one another, and drive collective success.