Confirmed 2021 Speakers

Brandon Mason is the lead analyst for the Global Market Intelligence group at power management provider Eaton, overseeing a team of industry experts that closely monitor automotive developments and technology-driven trends. Prior to Eaton, he spent nearly 15 years at PwC in a variety of roles, including leading its US mobility division and as chief of staff for its global automotive practice. He is the author of several thought leadership pieces on smart cities and the automotive value chain, and a frequent speaker and contributor high profile event and media outlets.

Eva graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and has been with Mahindra Automotive North America since 2015. Prior to joining Mahindra, Eva worked at Honda R&D, Tesla Motors, and the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Since March 2019, Susanne Lehmann has been responsible for steering vehicle and component production for the Volkswagen brand across North America, including optimising synergies in processes, planning, production and digitlisation. She has been with Volkswagen for more than 20 years, and started her career in logistics planning at Volkswagen de México, before leading logistics planning at Shanghai Volkswagen and later key roles at Gläserne Manufaktur Dresden and ramping up VW’s US plant in Chattanooga. She has also led pre-series and technical change management at VW Commercial Vehicles, and was responsable for the definition and alignment of product concepts across VW Group Production for all brands from 2016-2019.

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Rocky has served as the Vice President of Mexico for Jack Cooper Mexico (JCM) since November 2020. In this role, he has responsibility for all Commercial and Operational Functions for JCM. JCM performs vehicle loading, unloading, inspections and accessorization at operations in Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Hermosillo, Monterrey, Puebla and Veracruz. JCM works directly with major OEMs and railroads in Mexico. Rocky is responsible for operating in an efficient and safe manner while also growing JCM revenue base commercially. Rocky has been with JCM in other Mexico capacities since 2014 and prior to that was with WWL Logistics for seven years. He was responsible for Subaru’s Lafayette, IN processing operations and then moved into a role managing WWL’s $ 400 million North American transportation spend across ocean, rail and truck.

Dave Paquin is a seasoned supply chain professional with over a decade of experience in eCommerce, distribution, and manufacturing. Dave developed a deep understanding of the logistics landscape after holding critical roles within operations, engineering, customer solutions, and machine design for some of the world's leading industrial manufacturers and suppliers. Before joining Locus, headed up National Accounts at Packsize, a supplier of automated on-demand packaging solutions, working with enterprise clients including Walmart, Staples, and Office Depot. As Director or Industrial Segments at Locus Robotics, Dave advises manufacturers, B2B distributors, and automotive organizations on how robotics can best solve today's most aggressive warehouse challenges.

TBC.

Scott is Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Glovis America Inc., responsible for all aspects of Glovis Operations including Finished Vehicle Logistics, Non - Core Business Units, Strategy and Business Development. Cornell has over 30 years of logistics experience which includes responsibility for global divisions while domiciled in both Europe and the US. Cornell started his career as a Merchant Marine officer after receiving his degree in Transportation from SUNY Maritime College. He rose to the rank of master for unlimited tonnage vessels. During that time, he also served in the US Naval Reserve. His first shore side employment was with Hoegh Autoliners. Cornell then led the commercial activities of Liberty Maritime Corporation and then at Hyundai Glovis, where he establish the US Ocean commercial activities. He was appointed to Chief Operating Officer at Glovis America Inc. in June, 2019.

As a consultant, Dennis is the senior automotive advisor to InStarAGF, based in Toronto, Canada – a private equity group highly active in the acquisition of segment-leading corporations. He is also a board director for AMPORTS, in Jacksonville, Florida – an automotive port services provider that was recently acquired by InStarAGF. Dennis has an extensive background in the automotive and logistics industries that includes a period as Chief Commercial Officer for Road & Rail Services and a 31-year career at American Honda in sales and operations roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton in Ohio.

Before joining the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Albert held a variety of senior public and private sector roles including at ARCO. He has been a member of the Department of State′s Advisory Committee on International Trade, a delegate to the US-Mexico Partnership for Prosperity, and Chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board. His military service, during which he rose to the rank of Major General, saw him receive a Silver Star, five Bronze Stars for Valor, the Purple Heart and thirty other awards. A graduate of Harvard School of Business and the University of Southern California with a BA, MA and PhD, he currently serves on the boards of various non-profit organisations.

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