Aaron Lober is the Vice President of Marketing for CADDi. 

Leading the team using stories to unlock the power of American manufacturing. Aaron is a founder, investor, and advocate for the skilled trades. He spent his early career with construction technology darling Procore.

Over the course of my career, I’ve surprised more than a few people with my passion for compliance, but to me, it's about much more than ticking boxes. 

From my early days as an ergonomist reducing injuries for employees, to leading ambitious product compliance and certification programs at Rockwell, Kohler and now at Assent, my career is a testament to the power of good processes. At Assent, I lead a talented global team focused on product compliance and responsible sourcing excellence, steering manufacturers toward practices that promote sustainability and protect their global market access. My approach is at both the strategic program level as well as allowing for a little fun as a subject matter expert, most recently evident in my work developing solutions for manufacturers to meet regulatory issues around PFAS. 

Charlie Angelakos is Vice President, Global External Affairs and Sustainability at McCain Foods Limited. 

In this role, Charlie leads the company’s external communication, public affairs and sustainability strategy across 160 countries.  

Before joining McCain, Charlie worked at Labatt Breweries of Canada for 18 years, most recently as Vice President, Legal and Corporate Affairs. 

He also spent time in Canadian politics, working as an advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty.

Dale Creaser, VP Global Supply Chain, Mars Food & Nutrition

Dale is Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Mars Food & Nutrition and boasts over 20 years of strategic supply chain leadership across various roles within Mars. He is a member of the Global Leadership Team of Mars F&N, some of the world’s leading food brands, including Ben’s Original™, Masterfoods®, SEEDS OF CHANGE®, Tasty Bite®, DOLMIO® and Kevin’s Natural Foods.  

Dale manages global teams overseeing manufacturing, procurement, industrial engineering, quality and food safety. He also supports Mars F&N’s expanding portfolio, helping acquired businesses thrive while bolstering supply chain resilience and sustainability.

Previously, Dale held key roles in Mars Petcare operations in England and Hungary, regional leadership for Mars Snacking in Europe and Russia, and served as Regional Supply VP for Europe, Russia, and South Africa at Mars Food.

Dan Spitale is a VP at UPS Capital and brings over two decades of commercial sales and marketingexperience in financial services and logistics to UPS Capital. 

He leads our global sales organization and has led customer advocacy efforts as Head of Customer Journey and New Channel Partner Acquisition. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree in executive leadership from the University of Notre Dame. Dan resides in Marietta, GA, and enjoys spending time with his wife and son, hitting the gym, cooking, and reading.

Ganesh Gandhieswaran - Co-founder and CEO ConverSight

Ganesh is the CEO and co-founder of ConverSight, a decision intelligence platform that leverages Analytics and Generative AI to empower business leaders in making informed decisions every day. 

With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Ganesh previously served as a senior director at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he led their fastest-growing analytics business for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Hospitality, driving it to over $200 million in annual revenue with a 90% customer retention rate.

George Wade is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Zevero - a leading carbon management platform that empowers organisations to measure, reduce and report their carbon emissions with precision and efficiency.

He’s passionate about building tools and using data to fight climate change. In his previous role as a carbon consultant in waste management, he realised that companies needed more actionable ways to become sustainable and co-founded Zevero.

Since its inception, Zevero has worked with many global challenger brands in the FMCG and consumer-goods industries, including MOTH, DEYA, Gipsy Hill, among others. Zevero operates in UK, Europe, Japan, U.S., Australia, and Asia-Pacific countries.

George also writes The Grumpy Optimist, a newsletter highlighting positive climate news.

Joanne Flinn - Chair ESG Institute,

Joanne Flinn is an award winning business advisor and author empowering leaders to accelerate sustainability through people, planet, and profit. Her most recent book, is Greensight ~ The Sustainability Guide for Company Directors.

As the Chairwoman of the ESG Institute, her passion is helping leaders accelerate their transition to Net Zero and beyond throughenvironment, social and governance (ESG).

“We accelerate impact by empowering members with tools, diagnostics, and roadmaps to identify where they are at and what actionto take next to create a sustainable legacy and a prosperous future.”

She is also an artist who has exhibited in Singapore and internationally as Booth Aster.

A senior business leader and board advisor with a proven track record of building and managing technical, sales and product organizations for start-ups and growth companies.

Extensive experience in ecosystems, sales and business development strategy as well as a strong technical background with extensive geospatial, cloud and security experience.

Specialties: Product Development, Value Creation, Business Development, Partner Ecosystems, Sales Leadership, Value Selling, Consultative Selling, Game Theory, Cloud Strategy.

John is President and chief executive officer of Kinaxis, the global leader in modern end-to-end supply chain management. A passionate technologist and vocal advocate of “supply chains for good”, John leads 2,000 employees in more than 25 countries with the mission of improving the world’s most complex supply chains for the benefit of people and the planet.

Since John become CEO in 2016, Kinaxis revenue has more than quadrupled and he continues to advocate for fundamental change in supply chain management. With nearly 30 years’ tenure at Kinaxis, John first started at the company as an early contributor to the core architecture and development of the company’s supply chain management software.

John lives in Ottawa with his wife, two sons, and furry Havanese Kenji. As a life-long drummer, John has a passion for music and enjoys producing music as well as playing with his band, Open Channel D.

Jon Goriup - Co Founder & CEO VCG AI
Jon is a product-focused startup founder focused on the development of sustainability-driven solutions. Jon began his startup career with cross-selling solutions for the event industry, but after completing his studies at the ESADE Business School and the University of North Carolina, Jon focused on the development of value chain solutions. 

In East Africa, Jon worked on the development of transparency & traceability solutions for agribusiness value chains connecting East African producers with the European markets. 

Jon is now the co-founder and CEO of VCG.AI, a data-driven value chain development platform accelerating the development of circular and resilient value chains across the European bioeconomy.

Julian Harris, CEO and Founder of RobobAI, has a distinguished track record of establishing and growing successful technology businesses across Europe and Asia. Recognizing the critical juncture at which global organizations find themselves, Julian co-founded RobobAI, an innovative AI-driven platform designed to enhance the ethical and commercial management of supply chains.

With over 30 years of experience, Julian's career highlights include scaling tech service companies like Search365, Groworx, and Inawisdom. He has also contributed significantly to the non-profit sector, serving as Chairman of Ozgreen and as a board member for Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Australia.

A Harvard Business School alumnus and BSc Engineering Honors recipient, Julian combines his expertise in scaling tech businesses with a deep commitment to sustainable development. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with organizations worldwide. 

Karl is a 3 x Founder. 5 x CXO. Board Member, Mentor, ISCEA Advisor and event speaker skilled in building digital services, market share and cash flow.   

Currently he is the Chief SaaS Officer of DeltaTrak, a Silicon Valley pioneer of Cold Chain Logistics and is Managing Director of UBQ Network, a digital marketplace.  

Previously he help 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.

Kayla Broussard is a Distinguished Engineer and the CTO of the Consumer and Travel market at Kyndryl. 

With over 26 years of experience as a trusted advisor, she has significant expertise in consulting, software development, IT architecture, and emerging technologies across the government, consumer, and travel industries. Kayla has worked for and in partnership with Fortune 500 companies, gaining a deep understanding of the retail, consumer goods, travel, and transportation market landscapes, as well as the dynamic shifts in consumer behavior.

She is a valued partner for enterprises, helping to identify and drive key business initiatives that drive innovation, enable profitable growth, provide operational efficiency, and reduce costs. Kayla has an exceptional track record of successfully leading high-performing teams, managing complex digital transformations, driving meaningful ROI, unlocking the value of data, and consistently exceeding expectations.

Kenny McGee - Founder & CEO Component Sense

Kenny is a supply chain advisor and founder of Component Sense, a company established in 2001 to help tier 1 electronic manufacturing companies recover capital, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing, Kenny brings a wealth of practical expertise and a global network of contacts to deliver measurable results.

Drawing insights from hundreds of manufacturing sites worldwide, Kenny and his team provide customised supply chain solutions that unlock hidden profit, turn excess inventory into cash, and improve operational efficiency. Component Sense specialises in profiting from MRP excess, releasing cash from E&O in real-time, and offering access to the world's largest resource of 100% traceable, guaranteed components.

Kenny’s tailored, results-driven approach helps businesses achieve goals with less effort and no upfront costs.

CEO and Co-Founder of Fairmarkit

Krenar Komoni - Founder and CEO, Tive

Krenar Komoni has developed breakthrough ideas in data analytics, logistics, electronics design for nearly 20 years. As an innovator and market leader, he has successfully developed and lead 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, Inc. and serves in the role of CEO. Tive is a cloud-based platform that uses IoT sensors to capture critical real-time sensor data as products are shipped around the world. Krenar embodies the leadership, management, and vision necessary to deliver market innovation, drive growth, and unlock hidden potential.

Spencer Malcolm has been Principal at Forsyth Advisors since 2023. Prior to arriving, Spencer worked in a variety of capacities involving strategic sourcing, distribution, manufacturing, and service across industries including consumer products, OEM, paper/packaging and building products. In addition to supply chain optimization, Spencer focuses on operational strategy, continuous improvement development, and manufacturing implementation.

Spencer graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering where he was a varsity wrestler, earned an MSc in Biomechanical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh(UK), and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Spencer is the 1996 Great British National Wrestling Champion.

Thom Campbell - Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Capacity LLC

Thom has worked to grow Capacity since its earliest days alongside his co-founders. He has held a number of roles, including leading client services, and currently oversees sales and marketing. 

Thom takes a special interest in attracting and retaining the people who make up Capacity’s extraordinarily passionate culture. Prior to Capacity, Thom was with Morgan Stanley for 7 years, managing investment banking and investor relations for institutional mutual funds. 

Before joining Morgan Stanley, Thom was at Bottomline Technologies, implementing electronic payment systems for major financial institutions. Prior to that he worked at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. 

Thom holds a degree in English from Princeton University.