Executive Leadership Forum at decision44
Amsterdam • April 15-16, 2026
Hear a special message from Jett McCandless, founder and CEO at project44.
decision44: Why attend
The supply chain world is changing fast—and staying ahead means doing more than keeping up. It means leading.
Meet with the most innovative supply chain leaders from around the globe and get an insider’s view into what’s next. You’ll see how the Decision Intelligence Platform and Supply Chain AI are redefining what’s possible—turning fragmented data into unified, AI-powered decisions that deliver real-world outcomes.
Executive Leadership Forum: Why attend
The Executive Leadership Forum at decision44 is a curated, invite-only program designed exclusively for executive level leaders. The Forum is designed for strategic conversation, high-value peer connection, and forward-looking insight. If you are responsible for driving transformation, navigating enterprise change, or shaping the future of your supply chain, this experience is for you.
Speakers
Jett McCandless
Founder & CEO, project44
Barbara Frenkel
Former Member of the Executive Board at Porsche AG
Lars Jensen
CEO, Vespucci Maritime
Tanja Krause Sesterhenn
Logistics Excellence Manager, Novelis
Jean-Yves Mansat
Global Ground & Rail – Business Process Excellence, CEVA
Giuliana Mizusaki
Global Warehousing & Distribution Manager Syngenta
Pavel Kveten
CEO, Girteka Logistics
Jeroen van Gameren
Logistics Lead, Product Owner Delivery Management, Heineken
Jonathan Scherr
CSO & COO, project44
Birju Shah
Clinical assistant professor of Product Management and AI at Kellogg and Former Head of Product for ML/AI at Uber, Kellogg
Hanna Hertel
Head of Performance Management & Data Analytics, Lanxess
Iñigo Serrano
Digital SC Projects Head, Avolta
Andrei Palamariu
Head of Innovation, Alcott Global
Past Speakers
Callie Messer, Head of NA Transportation
Alcon
Curt Metzler, Global Head Transportation
Alcon
Rob Holland, VP Logistics
Tailored Brand
Charles Osiegbu, Director Of Logistics NA
Altium Packaging
Elayne Zopelaro
Supply Chain Digitalization
Iveco Group
Christopher Gross, Director of Logistics
Georgia Pacific
Carter Noland, Vice President
KBX Logistics
Per Svensson, VP Global Logistics
CNHi
Andrea Bova,
IT Logistics Manager
Beko Europe
Kamil Bebenek,
Director Supply and Logistics
Beko Europe
Anastassia Wojtek
Department Head Global Ocean Freight Systems
Dascher
Urs Guenthoer
Director, Supply Chain & Logistics
Novelis
Nigel Wilkinson, Group Head of Logistics
BAT
Agenda
Expect breakthrough product launches, world-class guests, and experiences that will redefine what it means to lead in a connected, intelligent supply chain. Check back often as we continue to build out an amazing line up of speakers and content.
Wednesday, April 15: Optional Training & Early Registration
Foyer • 12:30-1:00PM
Registration & Networking Lunch
Training Tracks • 1:00-4:40PM
The General Program includes eight training sessions for all attendees to participate in for project44 certifications.
Please refer to the general program for full details.
Serre Restaurant • 4:30-5:30PM
Registration and Welcome Networking Reception
Thursday, April 16: General Sessions and Executive Leadership Forum
Foyer • 8:30-9:05AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Main Stage • 9:05-9:25AM
The new rule of supply chain: Autonomous Execution
Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO, project44
Main Stage • 9:25-10:30AM
Product Innovation : Building Trusted AI in the age of agency
Jonathan Scherr, CSO & COO, project44
Main Stage • 10:30-11:00AM
The Practical Framework for AI Value: Moving from Visibility to Decision Intelligence
Birju Shah, Clinical Assistant Professor of Product Management and AI at Kellogg and Former Head of Product for ML/AI at Uber
Main Stage • 11:00-11:20AM
Refreshment Break
Main Stage • 11:20-11:45AM
From strategy to execution: How today’s leaders are rewriting the playbook
Franky Veryser, Director, Global Supply Chain, Eastman Chemical • Rick Turco, CRO, project44
Main Stage • 11:45-12:15PM
Leading through disruption: Barbara Frenkel on running global supply chains today
Barbara Frenkel, Former Executive Board Member at Porsche AG
Heian • 12:15-1:30PM
Networking Lunch
Executive Leadership Forum
Executive Leadership Forum • 1:30-2:00PM
Straight Talk with Barbara Frenkel on Supply Chain Leadership
Barbara Frenkel, Former Executive Board Member at Porsche AG
Executive Leadership Forum • 2:00-2:30PM
From Plan to Performance: What the Best Supply Chains Do Differently
Pavel Kveten, CEO, Girteka Logistics
Executive Leadership Forum • 2:30-3:00PM
Using Execution Data to Improve Supply Chain Planning Performance
Main Stage • 3:00 – 3:15
Refreshment Break
Main Stage • 3:15-3:45 PM
Supply Chain Agents: What Happens When AI Takes the Wheel
Nick Ruggiero, Director Product Management, project44
Main Stage • 3:45-4:15 PM
Supply Chains Under Pressure: The New Era of Volatility
Lars Jensen, CEO, Vespucci Maritime
Foyer • 4:30-6:00PM
Closing Networking Reception
The venue
Okura Hotel
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
1072 LH Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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Okura Hotel
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
1072 LH Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Registration
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