All Speakers articles – Page 6
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SpeakersPaul Nurse CEO ProAct International
Paul Nurse’s responsibilities at ProAct International, which is a software solutions company working predominantly in the finished vehicle logistics market, include product strategy and product evolution at both plant-to-dealer and yard management level, with a particular focus on product innovation and differentiation.
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SpeakersDaniel Harrison
Automotive Analyst
Ultima Media Business IntelligenceDaniel has over 10 years of experience in business intelligence and now leads the new business intelligence unit at Ultima Media producing reports, analysis, forecasts and market commentary on a wide range if industry issues. Daniel began his career in automotive research as an Equity ...
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SpeakersMike Yang
Vice President
Changjiu LogisticsMr. Mike Yang, born in 1972, has a wealth of experience in senior roles in various companies in the logistics industry. He was in charge of business development of the Chinese region for 8 years in one of the Fortune 500’s top companies. He then joined the ...
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SpeakersKevin Takai
Senior Manager, Logistics Operations
RivianOriginally from the Metro Detroit Area, Kevin has worked in the Automotive Logistics Industry for the past 9 years. With a bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering from Michigan State University, that is where he began his career before making the transition to logistics operations in ...
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SpeakersTara Brewer
IT Analyst Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA) Program, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityMs. Brewer serves as a cybersecurity analyst for the Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA) program with Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA is the Nation’s risk manager, empowering partner organizations to defend against today’s threats and collaborating to build more secure and ...
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SpeakersFrederiek Toney
President, Global Ford Customer Service Division
Ford Motor CompanyFrederiek Toney is president, Global Ford Customer Service Division, as well as vice president and corporate officer, Ford Motor Company. He reports to Joe Hinrichs, President, Automotive. Toney joined Ford in 2000, and has gone on to hold numerous leadership positions in logistics, ...
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SpeakersDoug Smith
Mobility Product Owner – Connected Vehicle Platform & Products
Ford Motor CompanyConnected Vehicle Product Owner responsible for developing solutions utilizing connected vehicle data / telematics to improve business operations, order to delivery processes and reduce costs. Develop, implemented and deployed a global Connected Vehicle Business Operations Portal. Support vehicle engineers and vehicle feature owners’ requirements for ...
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SpeakersMarc Brazeau
Head of Logistics
FCA US LLCMarc Brazeau was appointed to his current role in January, in which he is responsible for FCA US vehicle transportation activities and other North American and worldwide logistics management, including developing logistics strategy; designing and optimizing networks; purchasing transportation services; controlling logistics operations; and ensuring supply chain ...
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SpeakersJoseph Gemma Jr
CEO - Americas
KUKA Robotics Corporation USMr. Joe Gemma has 30 plus years of experience working in the automation industry, 12 years working for a System Integrator and the last 20+ years working for a Robotics OEM. Strongly supporting the industry by participating on the RIA Board of Directors as Vice-Chair and has ...
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SpeakersAmy Paulsen
Vice President, Logistics
Rivian AutomotiveAmy joined electric vehicle start-up Rivian in May 2018, after previous tenures at Tesla and Byton. Her role there encompasses global logistics operations, trade compliance and development of transportation and trade IT architecture. Amy, who has studied maritime and international law as well as business ...
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SpeakersKendra Phillips
CTO & VP New Products
Ryder System, Inc.Kendra Phillips is Chief Technology Officer and Vice President New Products for Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions company. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the evaluation, development and deployment of new technologies and digital products for the Supply Chain and Dedicated Transportation Solution businesses.
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SpeakersTrish Zarik
Consultant Finished Vehicle Logistics
AIAGTrish Zarik joined AIAG as a Consultant to lead the Finished Vehicle Logistics Group. Zarik is an innovative thinker with broad-based expertise in automotive logistics and supply chain management. Her previous leadership positions include Vice-President/Managing Director of the Automotive Logistics Group at Circle International (now known ...
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SpeakersChristoph Nobbe
Manager Logistics Consulting North America
Robert BoschOriginally from Germany, Christoph studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Karlsrule before starting his career at the Karlsrule Institute of Technology (KIT) as a Research Associate within KIT’s Institute for Conveying Technology and Logistics. During his time at KIT, Christoph completed his PHD in ...
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SpeakersMartin Wehner
Global Vice President Automotive
Hellmann Worldwide LogisticsMartin Wehner is married with 2 children and lives in the HQ City of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Osnabrueck. In April 2002 he joined the company as Head of Seafreight Export in Hamburg. In 2004 he then joined the Automotive Logistics Team to take of the role ...
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SpeakersMiguel Tavera
Director Global Logistics Engineering & Containers
General MotorsMiguel has 25 years of experience in logistics, supply chain and manufacturing, working for 3PL companies as well as shippers. Started his career with 11 years at Proctor Gamble, he spent the next seven years with 3PLs in regional roles including business development ...
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SpeakersFaith Wandrie
Vice-President, Global Supply Chain Management
American Axle & ManufacturingWith over 30 years of broad experience in the tier one automotive environment, Faith has a proven track record as a versatile professional and has mainly concentrated on supply chain transformation over the last 10 years. She has a solid history of leveraging organisational improvement through design ...