2025 Session Panels
Speakers and Panelists subject to change
2025 Logistics Outlook: What Will the Coming Year Hold for Logistics and Supply Chain?
What innovations are top logistics companies pursuing in 2025? What is happening in warehousing, freight forwarding, and value-added services?
Moderator: Benjamin Gordon – Managing Partner, Cambridge Capital
- Joe Dominijanni – President & CEO, ARMADA
- Mike Honious – President & CEO, GEODIS Americas Region
- Douglas Waggoner – CEO, Echo Global Logistics
- Daniel Walsh – President & CEO, TRAC Intermodal
Supply Chain Technologies: What’s New and Exciting?
From 2018-2024, we saw record levels of funding for supply chain software companies. Although many companies underperformed, and some even failed, we have seen a handful of true winners emerge. Hear from four leaders on how to best manage against the market realities and focus on innovating and disrupting, while also executing.
Moderator: Matt Smalley – Principal, Cambridge Capital
- Ed Auriemma – CEO, Körber Supply Chain Software
- Vlad Bilanovsky – Chief Execution Officer, WiseTech Global
- Chad Collins – CEO, SPS Commerce
- Ryan Petersen – Founder & CEO, Flexport
Global Logistics: Views from Mexico and Canada
What is changing in the global markets? Hear from top global logistics companies on their strategies for growth in Canada, Mexico, and elsewhere in the world.
Moderator: Derek Leathers – Chairman & CEO, Werner Enterprises
- Diego Anchustegui – Co-Owner, EASO HUB Group
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Bob Costello – Chief Economist & SVP, International Trade & Security Policy, American Trucking Associations
- Patrick Kelleher – CEO, North America, DHL Supply Chain
- Drew Wilkerson – CEO, RXO, Inc.
Dealmaking in the Supply Chain Market: Who is Winning and How?
The supply chain market has witnessed a significant surge in deal activity in 2024, with mergers and acquisitions shaping the industry’s future. As we step into 2025, the landscape of dealmaking continues to evolve, raising critical questions about the strategies that companies should adopt in this dynamic environment. Whether it’s buying, selling, merging, raising capital, or exploring other scenarios, this panel will provide a comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive and ever-changing market.
Moderator: Benjamin Gordon – Managing Partner, Cambridge Capital
Spotlight 1:
- Drew Wilkerson – CEO, RXO, Inc.
Spotlight 2:
- Jack Kennedy – Co-Founder & CEO, Platform Science
- Rob Painter – CEO, Trimble
The BGSA 2025 Supply Chain “Shark Tank”
In the dynamic world of supply chain startups, who will emerge as the next big winner? The BGSA 2025 Supply Chain “Shark Tank” is the ultimate platform for innovative startups to showcase their potential. This exciting event features six finalists, handpicked by a panel of esteemed supply chain leaders, each vying for the top spot.
Each startup will have a crucial 10 minutes to present their story and field questions about their business model, innovation, and strategy. It’s not just about impressing the judges; the audience plays a pivotal role too. Both the “Sharks” and audience members will have the opportunity to vote for the startup they believe is most deserving of the title of the next big winner in the supply chain industry.
Judges:
- Benjamin Gordon – Managing Partner, Cambridge Capital
- Ryan Petersen – Founder & CEO, Flexport
- Edward Ryan – CEO, Descartes
- Herb Shear – Chairman, Shear Family Office
2025 Transportation Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges in the Transportation Sector
What will the coming year hold for transportation, and how can you position for growth and success in 2025?
Moderator: Derek Leathers – Chairman & CEO, Werner Enterprises
- Kerry Byrne – President, Total Quality Logistics
- Darren Hawkins – President & CEO, North American Chassis Pool Cooperative
- Pete Latta – Chairman & CEO, A. Duie Pyle, Inc.
- Tonn Ostergard – Chairman & CEO, Crete Carrier Corporation
Managing Technology in this Era of Disruption
Every supply chain company needs a technology strategy for success. However, the publicized failures of some heavily funded companies like Convoy have created disruption in the market. Shippers, 3PLs, and carriers are seeking the benefits of technology, but worried about the risk of partner solvency and underperforming technology. How can companies best leverage technology but minimize risk?
Moderator: Matt Smalley – Principal, Cambridge Capital
- James Hoefflin – CEO, Softeon, Inc.
- Ilias Simpson – President, Cart.com
- Evan Smith – Co-Founder & CEO, Altana
- Kendra Tucker – CEO, Truckstop
The Evolving Role of the CSCO in 2025
As the business landscape continues to evolve, so do the roles and responsibilities of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs). In 2025, understanding these changes is crucial for companies aiming to meet and anticipate the future needs of their customers. This panel discussion offers an in-depth exploration of the shifting dynamics in supply chain logistics and the expectations placed on CSCOs.
Moderator: Rimas Kapeskas – Operating Partner, Cambridge Capital
- Gregory L. Smith – EVP, Enterprise Operations, Medtronic plc
- Abhijit Supekar – Head of Global Supply Chain, Aeva Technologies, Inc.
- Viet Van – Vice President Supply Chain Management, Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- Judy Webb-Hapgood – CSCO, University of Miami, University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine
Past BGSA Speakers
Alejandro Castro – Managing Director, North America, CEVA Logistics
Alexander Leichter – Founder & CEO, byrd technologies GmbH
Ann Drake – Chairman & CEO, DSC Logistics
Ariel Zwang – CEO, JDC
Bhavani Subramaniam – CSCO, Serta Simmons Bedding
Bill Driegert – EVP, Trucking, Flexport
Billy Hupp – COO & EVP, Estes Express Lines
Bill Villalon – President, APL Logistics
Bill Vitti – President & CRO, Transflo
Bob Farrell – Chairman & CEO, GlobalTranz
Bobby Burg – SVP of Operations & CSCO, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC
Bohn H. Crain – Founder, Chairman & CEO, Radiant Logistics, Inc.
Brad Jacobs – Chairman & CEO, XPO Logistics
Brent Beabout – President/Founder, AirTerra
Carl-Magnus Norden – Founder, Volta Trucks AB
Chloe Demrovsky – President & CEO, DRI International
Chris O’Brien – CCO, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Christopher Logan – President, Livingston U.S.A., Livingston International
Cindy J. Miller – CEO, Stericycle
Craig Mygatt – CEO, SeaLand Americas Division
Dan Lewis – Co-Founder & CEO, Convoy
Dana von der Heide – Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Parcel Perform
Darren Hawkins – CEO, Yellow
David Parker – Founder & CEO, Covenant Logistics Group
David Warrick – General Manager Devices Supply Chain, Supply Chain Technology Officer, Microsoft
Dawn Salvucci-Favier – CEO & CPO, Greenscreens.ai
Denis Reilly – President & CEO, KENCO
Derek Leathers – Chairman, President & CEO, Werner Enterprises
Doug Waggoner – Chairman & CEO, Echo Global Logistics
Ed Feitzinger – Vice President, Global Logistics, Amazon
Erhan Musaoglu – Founder & CEO, Logiwa
Eric Thorsen – CTO, JDA Software Group Inc.
Felipe Capella – CEO and Co-Founder, Loadsmart
Frank Diaz – EVP, Logistics and Distribution, PriceSmart, Inc.
Frank McGuigan – CEO, Transplace
Gary Enzor – Chairman & CEO, Quality Distribution
Gary Specter – President, Cart.com
Gaurav Saran – Founder & CEO, ReverseLogix
Gene Tyndall – Executive Vice President, Tompkins International
George Abernathy – President, FreightWaves
Gotthard Haug – CEO, Teleplan International
Greg Lehmkuhl – President & CEO, Lineage Logistics
Gregg Zegras – EVP & President, Global Ecommerce, Pitney Bowes
Guy Bloch – CEO, Bringg
Henadi Al-Saleh – Chair of the Board, Agility
Herb Shear – Chairman, Shear Family Office
Hessel Verhage – CEO Americas Region, DB Schenker
Jack Holmes – Chairman, Emerge (Former President, UPS Freight)
Jack Kennedy – Founder & CEO, Platform Science
James Welch – CEO, YRC Worldwide
Jason Tham – CEO, Nulogy
Jeff Rivera – COO & President Western US Operations, Lineage Logistics
Jeff Rogers – CEO, Universal Truckload Services, Inc.
Jennifer McKeehan – SVP, End-to-End Delivery, Walmart U.S.
Jett McCandless – Founder & CEO, project44
Jim Hertwig – President & CEO, Florida East Coast Railway
Jim Ritchie – President & CEO, RedStone Logistics, LLC
Joe Dominijanni – President & COO, ARMADA
John Burke – Chairman & CEO, Armada
John E. Carr – President & CEO, MIQ Logistics
John Ferguson – President & CEO, Purolator, Inc.
John Hextall – President & CEO North America, Kuehne + Nagel Inc.
John Leach – CEO, FLS Transportation Services Limited
Jorrit Steinz – CEO & Founder, Channel Engine
Judy R. McReynolds – Chairman, President & CEO, ArcBest Corporation
Karl Siebrecht – Co-founder & CEO, FLEXE, Inc.
Kathy Fulton – Executive Director, American Logistics Aid Network
Ken Beyer – CEO, Transportation Insight Holding Company
Kendra Tucker – CEO, Truckstop
Khaled Naim – CEO & Co-Founder, Onfleet
Lance Malesh – President & CEO, MODE Global
Laura Ritchey – COO, Radial, a bpost company
Louis DeJoy – 75th United States Postmaster General
Mark A. Yeager – CEO, Redwood Logistics
Mark Cabrera – CEO, Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Mark Holifield – CEO, LaserShip
Mark Kunar – EVP, DHL Supply Chain
Mary Kaufman – VP Product, Takeoff Technologies
Mary Long – Supply Chain Evangelist, University of Tennessee
Michael Farlekas – CEO, E2open
Michael R. Kuligowski – VP, Global Logistics Services, The Coca-Cola Company
Mitchell Weseley – CEO, 3Gtms
Mike Honious – President & CEO, GEODIS Americas Region
Natalie Putnam – CEO, DeliveryCircle, LLC
Nick Gowen – Vice President of 360 Box Operations, JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Paris Cole – CEO, Truckstop.com
Patrick Moebel – President & CEO, FedEx Logistics
Paul Svindland – CEO, Celadon
Paul J. Martins – CEO, Ascent Global Logistics/USA Jet
Paul T. Verst – President & CEO, Verst Group Logistics
Phil Yeager – President & COO, Hub Group
Raymond J. Garcia – Executive Chairman, Network Global Logistics
Razat Gaurav – CEO, LLamasoft, Inc.
Reiner Wiederkehr – CEO, Fracht North America & Global Executive Board Member
Renee Krug – CEO, Transflo
Richard Phillips Jr. – CEO, Pilot Freight Services
Richard White – Founder & CEO, WiseTech Global
Rick DiMaio – Sr. VP Supply Chain Operations, Office Depot
Rick McDonald – SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Clorox Company
Rick Murrell – CEO, Saltchuk Logistics
Rob Estes – President, Estes Express Lines
Rob Howard – Founder and CEO, Kindred Motorworks
Rob Painter – CEO, Trimble
Rob Walpole – Vice President, Delta Cargo
Sally Miller – CIO North America, DHL Supply Chain
Sean Henry – Co-Founder & CEO of STORD
Sergio Villalobos – Global Head of Logistics and Operations, Google
Shoaib Makani – CEO & Co-Founder, KeepTruckin
Sid Brown – CEO, NFI
Simon Cohen – President, Henco Global
Stéphane Bancel – CEO, Moderna
Steve Robinson – Chief Supply Chain Officer, Oh My Green
Susan Pellechio – Head of Transportation and Final Mile Delivery, BlueTriton Brands
Todd Johnson – Global Vice President 3PL Global Business Unit, JDA Software
Tom Madine – CEO, Worldwide Express, Unishippers, and GlobalTranz
Tom McLeod – President & CEO, McLeod Software
Tom Schmitt – Chairman, President & CEO, Forward Air Corporation
Udo Lange – President & CEO, FedEx Logistics
Vlad Bilanovsky – CXO, WiseTech Global
William A. Brown – VADM, USN (Ret.), President & CEO, National Defense Transportation Association
Zvi Schreiber – CEO, Freightos