Executive Leadership Forum at decision44
Chicago • April 8-9, 2026
Hear a special message from guest speaker Kevin O’Leary, star of ABC’s Shark Tank, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and bestselling author.
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
Kevin O’Leary, Investor, Author, C-Suite
Shark Tank Host
Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO
project44
Kristen Kravitz, GVP, Transportation
Abercrombie & Fitch
Jonathan Scherr, CSO & COO
project44
Hans Moorlag, Director Logistics NA
Suntory Global Spirits
Jamie Bragg, Chief Supply Chain Officer, EVP
Tailored Brands
Doug Cantriel, Head of North America Transportation
Ford
Jonathan Crabb, Sr. Manager Customer Care & Strategy Transportation
The Home Depot
Dana McConahy, VP, Supply Chain
Eaton
Amy Thorn, CEO
SCLA
Jesus Villegas, Director, Global Logistics & Trade Compliance
Living Spaces
Faye Horwitz, Sr. Director SC and IT delivery
AstraZeneca
Birju Shah, clinical assistant professor of Product Management and AI at Kellogg and Former Head of Product for ML/AI at Uber
Kellogg
Wednesday, April 8: Optional Training & Early Registration
Gallery • 12:30-1:00PM
Registration & Networking Lunch
Training Tracks • 1:30-4:40PM
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.
Gallery • 4:30-6:00PM
Registration and Welcome Networking Reception
Thursday, April 9: General Sessions and Executive Leadership Forum
Gallery • 8:30-9:15AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Main Stage • 9:15-9:35AM
The new rule of supply chain: Autonomous Execution
Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO, project44
Main Stage • 9:35-10:35AM
Product Innovation Session: Building trusted AI in the age of agency
Jonathan Scherr, CSO & COO, project44 • Mark Strassman, CPO, project44
Main Stage • 10:45-11:20AM
From strategy to execution: How today’s leaders are rewriting the playbook
Kristen Kravitz, GVP, Supply Chain, Abercrombie & Fitch • Rick Turco, CRO, project44
Main Stage • 11:20-11:45AM
Intelligent TMS in Action: Optimizing Carrier Selection, Routing Precision, and Transportation Spend
Ilias Pagonis, Sr. Staff Product Manager, project44
Gallery • 11:45-12:45PM
Networking Lunch
Main Stage • 12:45-1:30PM
No excuses, just execution: A fireside chat with Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary, Investor, Author, C-Suite, Shark Tank Host
Executive Leadership Forum
Executive Leadership Forum • 1:30-1:55PM
Straight Talk with Kevin O’Leary on Risk, Rigor, and Results
Kevin O’Leary, Investor, Author, C-Suite, Shark Tank Host
Executive Leadership Forum • 2:00-2:30PM
Using Execution Data to Improve Supply Chain Planning Performance
Lora Cecere, Founder, Supply Chain Insights
Break • 2:30-2:45PM
Refreshment Break
Executive Leadership Forum • 2:45-3:10PM
The Modern TMS Reimagined: From Cost Center to Competitive Weapon
Jamie Bragg, CSCO & EVP, Tailored Brands • Bart De Muynck, Former VP Research at Gartner • Amy Thorn, CEO, SCLA
General Session • 3:15-3:45PM
Supply Chain Agents: What Happens When AI Takes the Wheel
Nick Ruggiero, Director Product Management, project44 • Jake Barr, Founder & CEO, BlueWorld Consulting
General Session • 3:45-4:15PM
The Practical Framework for AI Value: Moving from Visibility to Decision Intelligence
Birju Shah, Sr. Advisor, project44
Gallery • 4:30-6:00PM
Closing Networking Reception
The venue
Convene at Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
Hotel Recommendations
JW Marriott: 151 W. Adams St.
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop: 245 S Franklin St
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop: 226 W. Jackson Blvd
Registration
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