October 2026
Speakers
Thomas Holzner
DigiNetwork Founder
DigiNetwork Founder
Benjamin Bloch
Benjamin is Supply Chain Leader at ITRON. In his current role he is leading the global functions for purchasing, production planning, order scheduling and inventory management. He is in charge of 9 manufacturing plants and oversees 30 buyer and 20 production planer. Benjamin has 20+ years of experience in the area of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistic and Operations Management. He was leading several multi customer warehouses acting as 3PL, managed Outsourcing-Projects, implemented S&OP and standardized the planning and buying process in more than 20 factories to get to a stage where automation could support the overall functions. He started his career at Schenker Deutschland AG, where he owned several roles until he reached the Logistics Manager position. After that he was leading the Supply Chain for ITRON at first for one site, expanded to area responsibility for EMEA/APAC until he got the Global responsibility.
Margot Marchal
Margot Marchal is a professional in the supply chain industry, currently serving as the Global Demand Planning Manager for Danone Specialized Nutrition in Danone. Joining Danone in 2018, Margot has excelled in both local (in Ireland) and global (in the Netherlands) roles, navigating various segments of the supply chain from material management to capacity and demand planning. Her experience have enabled her to implement tools, define processes, and ensure proper alignments between different stakeholders to enhance performance and efficiency. Passionate about supply chain, Margot is dedicated to serving customers in the best possible and optimized way. One of which being through Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning, which has been a central aspect of her responsibilities, underscoring her expertise and commitment to optimizing supply chain processes
Tülay Önder
With over two decades of experience in the automotive supply chain, I have honed my expertise across various leadership roles. My career began with a 9-year tenure at Ford Motor Company, followed by 6 years as Logistics Director at Hella-Intermobil Turkey. I then served as Purchasing Manager and Corporate Supply Chain Management Head at Hella GmbH & Co IAM for 5 years. Currently, I am the VP of Supply Chain Management at Meyle AG, where I continue to drive operational excellence and innovation in supply chain strategies.
Alejandro García Hiernaux
Accomplished global supply chain leader with broad experience in driving strategic planning transformations, process optimisation, and operational excellence within multi-regional FMCG markets
Darren O’Connor
Darren is a Senior Client Lead for Performance Solutions by Milliken and has a career spanning of over 25 years, holding senior roles In Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety & Site Leadership. Darren has supported global and pan-European clients across several countries/languages/cultures in the chemical, automotive, textile, food and paper / packaging industries. Darren in an SME in Cultural, Operational, Health & Safety & Supply Chain Excellence, partnering with organisations at all levels in the strategic and tactical implementation of excellence & improvement. Darren holds a bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health & Environmental Management, a six-sigma black belt who also holds diplomas in Industrial Engineering and Management.
Judith Schneider
With over 12 years of extensive experience in supply chain and operations management, Judith is an expert in driving transformative changes and implementing sustainable practices within diverse industries. Her expertise spans various facets of Operations and Supply Chain Transformation, including supply chain strategy & operating model design, ESG strategy development and the implementation of future proof supply chain concepts. Judith has demonstrated proficiency in navigating complex projects, particularly within the consumer goods and pharma industry, showcasing exceptional leadership skills and the ability to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders.
Alexander van Toorn
Alexander is a seasoned leader in supply chain optimization and business transformation, with extensive experience across technology and consulting sectors. He specializes in Supply Chain Planning & Optimization, leveraging technology to address complex planning challenges in industries such as food manufacturing, logistics, retail, aviation, agriculture, metals, and mining. His career includes key roles with organizations like SAP, Nokia, CGI, and Delaware, where he has driven digital initiatives that boost both top-line and bottom-line growth. An MBA graduate from IE Business School, his approach is rooted in innovative problem-solving and strategic growth.
Juan Reyes
Supply Chain and Ops professional with 15 years of solid experience in top consumer goods and e-commerce sector. I implemented transformational solutions in Mexico, NA, Europe and APAC, creating a solid and outstanding record of turnaround and sustained results. I’m a firm believer that developing and empowering people and teams while promote inclusion are the best levers to engage people and add disruptive value to the business, especially now in the complex global markets and challenging economic environment.
Martin McKie
Martin McKie brings 20+ years of global supply chain expertise and serves as COO of SCW, where he aligns execution with customers digital ambitions. Passionate about digital innovation and collaboration, Martin drives operational excellence and customer success while mentoring high-performing teams. Previously at AWS, he guided leaders in leveraging cloud technologies for transformation, and prior to this held Executive supply chain roles at CommScope, ARRIS and Motorola. He holds an MBA, an engineering degree, and various AWS certifications.
John McFall
John McFall is the CEO of SupplyChainWise, driving innovation in supply chain management through technology, AI, and data-driven solutions. With over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles at the Royal Air Force and Amazon AWS, John specializes in creating customer-focused strategies that solve complex challenges and unlock new market opportunities. Passionate about disruptive technologies, he delivers impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, revenue, and customer success.
Francesco Peroni
Francesco Peroni serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Procure Ai, leading the company’s revenue growth and championing innovative procurement solutions that empower enterprises in their digital transformation journeys. With a wealth of experience from his roles at Celonis, Vistex, and SAP, Francesco brings a profound understanding of the complexities and opportunities within procurement processes. As the former VP of Business Development for EMEA and Asia Pacific at Celonis, Francesco was instrumental in expanding the company’s strategic alliances and market presence, helping clients significantly improve their process efficiency. Prior to Celonis, he spent nearly nine years at Vistex, where he guided procurement organizations in optimizing their management of conditional contracts, kickbacks, royalties, and price forecasting. His journey began at SAP, where he transitioned from software development to leading industry transformation initiatives—equipping him with unique insights into the evolving needs of customers and driving impactful solutions for ongoing transformation.
Nabeel Kassim
With a decade of experience in CPG supply chain management across diverse regions/countries, Nabeel Kassim has gathered expertise across demand, supply, physical distribution and customer logistics. Following a career of nearly a decade at Procter & Gamble, Nabeel now leads Global Inventory, Waste and Synchronization at Kraft Heinz.
Known for creative problem-solving, leveraging latest technology and maximizing operational efficiency, while delivering what’s needed for the business & consumer.
Arthur Czarnowski
With over 10 years of extensive experience in industry and management consulting within PwC Germany's Supply Chain and Operations practice, Arthur is an expert in optimizing supply chain operations and driving efficiency. Specialized in the Life Sciences and Consumer Goods industries, Arthur has demonstrated a proven track record in end-to-end supply chain planning and execution, transportation management and leading organizations. With his background in program and organization management, Arthur is committed to implementing transformative changes and driving sustainable practices within the supply chain and operations landscape.
Dr. Gunter Beitinger
Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Gunter Beitinger studied Industrial Engineering, Lean Management, and Business Administration in Germany and the USA. He began his career as a research associate at the University of Erlangen before joining Siemens, where he has held various leadership roles across different countries and business units, including Siemens VDO Automotive, Siemens Healthineers, Process Industries and Drives, and Digital Industries. He served as Head of Business Excellence (Lean Management), Management Consultant to the Executive Board, Director of Industrial Engineering, and Plant Manager. Currently, he is Senior Vice President Manufacturing at Siemens Digital Industries, overseeing several Digital Lighthouse plants. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Advisory Council for Advanced Manufacturing, Founder and Chairman of the ESTAINIUM Association, and a Non-Executive Independent Director at EGLA.
Fabrice Schneider
Following a stretch of 10 years of experience in the food industry at Stoeffler Company, started in the Manufacturing area, then switching to Supply Chain manager position, Fabrice Schneider had moved to the Life Science industry joining the Millipore Company in 2006 as Labwater Supply Chain Manager. After Millipore got acquired by Merck Company in 2010, he got in charge of the harmonization and development of end-to-end processes for the new born Merck Millipore Division, then Life Science Division, combining Merck Millipore and Sigma Aldrich after its acquisition. He’s now Head of IBP E2E Process implementation and development @ Merck Life Science.
Angel Caja
Large experience in all value chain, in different sectors and companies, like Samsung, General Electric, Jotun or currently Zitro. Highly focused on supply chain strategy and its alignment with the company's and customer needs to make the supply chain is a center of value creation. Leading different supply chain transformations to a Lean environment and agile organizations. Autor of the book: “Manual de estrategia de operaciones”.
Teun Veldhuizen
Teun Veldhuizen is an expert in fixing broken S&OP and IBP processes. He is a Supply Chain strategist that delivers process support from shop floor to boardroom. With a strong track record in FMCG he enjoys busting through the functional silo’s. He helps to create and implement planning processes that deliver competitive advantage and turns plannings into business co-pilots.
Nikki Leijnse
Dynamic and results-oriented Supply Chain Consultant driving supply chain excellence and operational efficiency for leading global companies. Specialised in business process optimisation, realising supply chain transformations in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing industry. Strong problem-solving and data analytics skills with a deep understanding of global supply chain business and technology trends. Passionate about helping clients improve their performance significantly through strategic insights and innovative solutions.
Taimoor Hussain
A seasoned supply chain professional with 15+ years of end to end Planning, Customer Service and Logistics experience. Having worked in three different geographies of South Asia, SEAA and Europe and led diverse teams and multiple transformation projects across Supply Chain, currently leading Logistics for Unilever Europe. Enjoys building and coaching cohesive, high-performing teams that partner the business to unlock cost cash and service. Taimoor’s purpose in life is to Embrace new experiences and push others to join in the adventure! Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing golf and padel and reading.
Tomasz Wotliński
After over two decades working in various operations and supply chain roles in companies like BOSCH, MAHLE, Coroplast, FluiConnecto and RHI Magnesita, I’m happy to share my learnings and thoughts behind digitalisation programs, cost efficiency and cost savings in SCM and operations as well as process excellence.
Sanjay Nair
Sanjay Nair is Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Operations at The Logic Factory. He has decades of experience in driving strategic growth and market expansion, with a focus on aligning commercial initiatives to long-term business value. Sanjay is known for connecting strategy to execution - helping organizations unlock new opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver measurable impact. His mix of strategic vision, operational insight, and collaborative leadership makes him a key driver of The Logic Factory’s mission to create sustainable, lasting improvements for clients worldwide.
Beth Walker
Beth Walker is Head of Sales and Marketing at Hack and Craft, the consultancy that helps leading organisations optimise and accelerate complex supply chain transformations with next-generation technology. Beth also leads the commercial strategy for SimPath, the AI-driven simulation platform that is redefining supply chain network design. With a strong focus on network science and the application of AI and data-driven innovation, Beth works with global enterprises - including CHEP and other Fortune 500 organisations - to overcome unique complexities, enhance supply chain resilience and unlock transformative cost reductions. Hack and Craft partners with academic leaders such as the University of Sussex, RPTU, Bournemouth University, and Saint Louis University, ensuring that its solutions remain at the forefront of applied research and technological innovation. At SCMWorx, Beth will share how SimPath enables a new approach to network optimisation and demonstrate how it can be leveraged to maximise trade-offs of priority metrics in complex, global supply chains.
Juan Reyes
Pau’s dad, investor, avid learner, and Ops leader with 15+ years of experience driving tech enabled ops transformation and innovation across Fortune 500 companies. Led large-scale strategies, contract negotiations, and cost-effective programmes and products across the globe. Currently leading generative AI automation initiatives at Amazon, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, planning, risk management, and compliance across the EU.
Michel Stekelenburg
Michel Stekelenburg is a seasoned supply chain professional with an impressive 25-year career in supply chain technology. He has worked with leading vendors such as Precision Software (QAD), Amber Road (E2Open), FuturMaster, and project44. Michel is an expert in TMS/WMS, IBP, GTM and Freight Assignment, and currently holds the position of Senior Director Northern Europe at CargoON. Michel's dedication extends beyond his professional role. He has been a CSCMP board member for +6 years - also served as President for nearly 3 years. His passion lies in leveraging technology to help supply chains evolve, becoming more efficient, resilient, and sustainable.
Sabine Klesman
Sabine Klesman is a skilled professional specializing in supply chain management within Control Towers and TMS. With a strong background in logistics, procurement, TMS software, she excels at optimizing operations and identifying growth opportunities that enhance organizational performance. Her expertise lies in integrating efficient supply chain solutions with business strategies that drive profitability. Passionate about innovation and diversity, she advocates for the creation of control towers in the supply chain of shippers. Sabine Klesman holds a master degree in supply chain management and change from Maastricht University and remains committed to leveraging technology and collaboration to build more resilient and responsible supply chains..
Wenyi Chen
Dr. Wenyi Chen is the Head of Logistics Sustainability at Tata Steel Netherlands, leading the company’s end-to-end strategy and program management for a World Steel Association award-winning logistics sustainability program. She also plays a key role in the commercial valuation design of the steel industry’s first multimodal logistics value proposition and the company’s foundational Green Steel strategy. Combining deep technical expertise with a global perspective, Wenyi drives transformation in logistics efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainable value creation. Prior to joining Tata Steel, she held academic and research positions at Rennes School of Business, McGill University, and the University of Twente. She earned her PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the MIT Global Scale Network, where her research focused on making sustainability profitable through innovative supply chain design.
Sam McGuirk
Sam McGuirk is Chief Sales & Commercial Officer at Zeus Labs, the AI-powered logistics platform. A founding commercial leader, he bridges product and go-to-market, shaping Zeus’s two core products: Zeus Command, an orchestration layer that unifies transport planning and execution, and Athena, an agentic AI that automates load building, slot booking, and carrier assignment. Sam partners with enterprise shippers—including Apollo Tyres and other global manufacturers and retailers—to modernise planning, improve on-time performance, and reduce freight cost and CO₂ intensity. His work focuses on making AI practical: data readiness, procurement excellence, and the change management required to scale from one site to a network. Earlier in his career he built and led high-growth commercial teams in SaaS and logistics. At SCM Worx, Sam will share playbooks and real-world case studies on where agentic AI delivers value today, how to pilot responsibly, and how to turn proof-of-concepts into tangible, measurable, repeatable outcomes.
Danny van der Ster
Dynamic, entrepreneurial management strategist with a 15 plus year record of achievements and demonstrated successes. Driving continuous supply chain improvements while providing winning leadership in highly dynamic international surroundings. Improving team performance and being able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Exceptional mentor and coach. Outstanding in developing and improving business processes, securing employee, vendor and customer loyalty and forging strong relationships with other business partners. Areas of expertise are, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics including Warehousing and Transportation, Sales and Operations Demand Planning, Continuous Improvement (Lean) and ERP implementations.
