Finished a graduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Aalborg University in Denmark in 1996. My industrial engineering career started in Detroit Michigan where I had the privilege to work with the big three and others related companies. Later I would move to Germany to work as a program manager for a European automotive supplier. In 2006 I decided to move from automotive to medical device manufacturing. Moved back to USA and started at Ossur HF as Director of Distribution. In 2013, I was promoted to VP of Manufacturing and Operations for Össur Americas Inc. In 2017 I was asked to lead a Strategic Sourcing initiative for Ossur and today I am overseeing all sourcing, procurement and planning activities globally. My objective is to leverage my Sourcing, manufacturing and distribution experience to help Össur establish itself as a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of non-invasive orthopedic devices.

Barry Gipson is the Executive Director of Global Logistics for MRC Global. His career spans 20+ years in the field of Logistics and 3PL Management in Warehouse Operations, Distribution, Transportation, Solution Design and Development and Business Development. In addition to his Transportation and Logistics leadership role at MRC Global, he led the Global SAP Conversion ensuring full integration on the Distribution, Warehousing, Logistics, and Transportation verticals. He joined MRC Global in 2011 as Director of Integrated Solutions and combined ownership of Integrated Solutions and Transportation and Logistics in March of 2012. Previously, Barry held numerous Division Leadership and Management Posts with DHL and Exel from 1996 to 2011. He currently sits on the Ryder Oil & Gas Advisory Board, and Crane World Wide Logistics Advisory Board. Barry is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Journalism. He lives in Houston, Texas, and has three children. He is an avid outdoors-man and traveller.

Dr. John Henry Danley Jr. E.Ds. is an executive and author. He is an accomplished Senior Executive and Thought Leader, with demonstrated success across the aerospace and defense, electrical and electronic manufacturing industries. Leveraging extensive experience in strategic planning for aerospace and defense companies, he is a valuable asset for automotive, aerospace and defense companies of all sizes, managing various business P&L’s, government and regulatory compliance and lean manufacturing. His broad areas of expertise include turnarounds, forecasting, change management, transformation, talent development, executive coaching, growth, and scaling. Throughout his executive career, Dr. Danley has held leadership positions with a battery of Aerospace and Defense Companies and several major Automotive Companies throughout his 25 year experience. He’s a proven leader in transforming organizations and doubling profitability by as high as 34% using the company’s best resources, people engagement. Dr. Danley holds a BA in Political Science from Carthage College, an MBA from Colorado Technical University, and a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University. He is a Gallup Certified Coach, Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, and has completed an Executive Leadership Certification from Washington University. Thank you for visiting my profile. Conversations are Welcome!

Geoff has managed many different functions within the Supply Chain area, including Supplier Quality, Customer Order Fulfilment, Warehousing and Logistics, but most of his experience is in Sourcing, Purchasing, and Planning. Geoff has worked with suppliers and customers in the electronics distribution industry for 17 years in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, dealing with some of their most complicated global supply chain challenges. Currently, he leads the Supply Chain area at Cree Lighting, a leading provider of LED lighting solutions to retail, transportation, and industry.

Greg Toornman is the Global Vice-President of Materials, Logistics, and Demand Planning at AGCO Corporation based in Duluth, Georgia. AGCO, with revenues of over $9.4 billion in 2018, is a global manufacturer of farm equipment. As the Global Vice-President of Materials, Logistics, and Demand Planning for AGCO Corporation, he is responsible to lead the transformation of AGCO’s Global Materials and Logistics functions into an integrated and innovative global organization providing a competitive advantage in the global market place. Greg has global functional responsibility for all of AGCO´s Materials and Logistics Management across 53 assembly and manufacturing sites. Globally Greg leads a team of 450 salaried and 2,150 hourly team members. AGCO’s award winning supply chain team has been received a number of awards. In 2016 the German BVL Supply Chain Innovation award, in 2017 the European Logistics Association’s 2017 Supply Chain Innovation Gold Medal, and in 2018 winning the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing’s (CFLP) China Automotive Logistics 2018 Innovation Award. AGCO's Global Material Management functions have delivered an innovative and globally integrated network that delivers a competitive advantage in the global market place. Greg assumed his current role in September 2012, after three successful transformational assignments within AGCO´s Global Purchasing organization from 2004 thru 2012; Previous AGCO assignments were based in Brasil, Switzerland and the United States. Greg joined AGCO Corporation in November of 2004. Prior to joining AGCO Greg served with CIENA Corporation in Baltimore, Maryland as the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain, PACCAR´s Kenworth Truck Division in Kirkland, Washington as the division Director of Materials Management, Peregrine Corporation in Toronto, Canada, and Nippondenso Corporation in various Operational and Materials Management roles. Greg has been serving on the Western Michigan University Integrated Supply Management (ISM) programs executive council since 2012. The WMU ISM program is highly recognized on a global basis resulting from the programs innovative approach in developing supply chain talent. Greg received a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Marketing and Operations Management from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1992 and continued further development at Emory and Stanford University Executive Leadership programs.

Keith has over 25 years of leadership and practical experience in the supply chain space of several diverse and well-known organizations. The industries range from textiles, telecommunication to two of the most recognizable brands in the world: The Home Depot and Coca Cola Company. During his journey, he’s garnered an array of unique, value-added successes and achievements ranging from supply chain transformations, merger and acquisitions, decoupling businesses, brand ingestions and the recent historic re-franchising of the Coca Cola system. He’s also an engineer from Georgia Tech Institute of Technology and certified Six Sigma Lean Black Belt.

Marc Rands serves as Vice President, Global Operations for Materion Corporation, a global leader in advanced materials. In his role, Marc has full oversight over all global manufacturing locations, leading a synergistic approach to driving operating efficiencies, creating best practices, refining asset management processes and promoting a culture of “safety first” with the primary goal of returning employees home safely each day. Before joining Materion, Marc served as Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain for Honeywell where he was responsible for plant operations in US, EMEA and APAC regions. Marc holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemical engineering from the University of Arkansas and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

As Global Director, Supply Chain Management, Marco is responsible for all the daily operations pertaining supply chain management for all the global operations of GST Autoleather. This includes: production and materials requirements planning, inventories management, customer care, and inbound/outbound logistics. He joined GST Autoleather in 2003 and since then, has occupied several managerial positions within the company, in areas such as Finance, Project Management, Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning. Marco received his B.S Degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Systems from Monterrey Tech., in Mexico, and has also three master degrees: an MBA from Thunderbird, School of Global Management, a dual degree on MSc in Information Management from Lancaster and Manchester Business School, and a Master on Tanning Processes from CIATEC, in Mexico.

Priscila Nobre serves as a Director, Supply Chain Planning and Supplier Collaboration for Cummins. While Priscila is relatively new to Cummins, her educational background includes both a bachelor’s degree in International Business Management and certification as a Six Sigma green belt. She also has 23 years’ experience working in the industrial, engineering, and technology industries supporting global supply chain organizations in Brazil, South Africa, Germany, Czech Republic and the United States. For the past 10 years, she served Public & Private Corporations with up to $93 Billion in Revenue. Assertive and enthusiastic, with an unsurpassed work ethic and passion for leading diverse teams, Priscila has focused intently on fostering collaborative, high-performance work environments, delivering productivity, quality and corporate solutions along with performance improvement. In her free time, she leads the Communications committee for Cummins Latino Employee Resource Group and enjoys volunteering as a STEM mentor and as a part-time volunteer for African Vision for Hope (based in Zambia). She also loves any type of outdoor exercise and enjoying time off travelling with her husband, Bruno, and two children: Gabriel (17) and Muki (11).

Ms. Coates is the Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute and the President of Blue Silk Consulting. She is a seasoned executive with an MBA, 25 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Project Management and Systems Consulting. Prior to BSC, she was a Senior Director at SAP, the Supply Chain Practice Leader at KPMG Peat Marwick and at Answerthink, and a Regional Manager at Hewlett-Packard. Ms. Coates has consulted with global and domestic clients, VCs and PE firms on operations systems and processes. She has considerable international experience and has worked for extended periods in Asia and Europe. Her experience spans a broad range of industries including High Technology, Software, Chemicals, Health Care, Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Food Distribution, Transportation, Publishing, Retail, Oil and Gas. She has extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing and outsourcing in Asia, Europe and the US. She has authored an Amazon.com Best Seller book: 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China, 42 Rules for Superior Field Service and is particularly excited about Reshoring Guidebook. Ms. Coates in a member of the Board of Directors at the University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute. She earned a BS in Business at Arizona State University and an MBA at the University of San Diego. She resides in Silicon Valley

Shauna Gamble joined Bombardier in November 2017 as vice-president of Procurement for the company’s Business Aircraft division. Soon thereafter, Shauna’s role was expanded to lead a newly-formed Aerospace Procurement organization, responsible for commodity strategies, contract management and supplier relations for both business and commercial aircraft at Bombardier. This organization is now titled Bombardier Aviation. Since joining Bombardier, Shauna has made it her mission to transform Procurement aviation into a best-in-class organization. She initiated the Diamond Supplier Program to increase accountability across the supply chain and to raise the company’s profile. Shauna also spearheaded the creation of a Procurement Academy at Bombardier, providing an opportunity for team members to improve their expertise at all levels. A seasoned executive with excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills, Shauna has more than 20 years of experience in global supply chain and operations. Prior to joining the organization, Shauna held senior leadership positions at Danby Appliances and telecommunications equipment firm Ciena. Shauna holds a post-baccalaureate Diploma in Management from Athabasca University, she completed a Senior Executive Program at the London Business School and she is presently pursuing an Executive MBA. Shauna Gamble is based at Bombardier Aviation headquarters in Montreal, Canada.