Mark Baxa is President and CEO of CSCMP, where he has served for 24 years, including as Chairman of the Board. With 40 years of supply chain leadership, he has led teams across sales, logistics, procurement, sustainability, and strategy. He actively shapes global supply chain policy, teaches executive courses, and serves on advisory boards, including St. Louis University’s Center for Supply Chain Excellence. A strong advocate for diversity in supply chains, he has served on the WEConnect International board. In 2018, he was honored as a DC Velocity Rainmaker for his contributions to the field.

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Dr. John Gattorna is Executive Chairman of Gattorna Alignment, a specialist supply chain advisory firm. Over four decades, he has shaped global supply chain thinking through writing, teaching, and consulting, advocating for an ‘outside-in’ customer-centric approach. His Dynamic Alignment™ framework highlights the human element in supply chains, viewing them as socio-technical systems. Recognized with CSCMP’s Distinguished Service Award and Supply Chain Hall of Fame induction, he continues to mentor future leaders on agile supply chain capabilities. He also supports Life for a Child, aiding diabetes care in developing countries.

Dr. Omera Khan is a globally recognized expert in supply chain risk and resilience, with over 20 years of experience advising industries on emerging trends. She is Global Head of Strategy and Planning at AP Møller Maersk, following an academic career as Professor of Supply Chain Management at Royal Holloway, University of London. A sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader, she has authored multiple books, including the Handbook for Supply Chain Risk Management. A Chartered Fellow of CILT and CIPS, she continues to shape the field through research, policy engagement, and executive education.

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Bart De Muynck is a supply chain and logistics technology expert with over 30 years of experience in transportation management, visibility, and emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and advanced analytics. Formerly an enterprise architect in the food and beverage industry, he has held key roles across chemicals, logistics, and consulting. As a former Gartner analyst, he authored the Magic Quadrants for TMS and Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms. A recognized thought leader, he continues to shape the future of logistics through research, advisory work, and industry engagement.