Bernd Kruschewski is COO of Mammaly, where he leads end-to-end operations and Integrated Business Planning. Previously, he spent over a decade at Montblanc, rising to Supply Chain Director for the Middle East, Africa, and India, where he implemented IBP frameworks and multi-node distribution networks. Bernd combines enterprise-level planning expertise with agile DTC execution to scale omni-channel operations.

Khadidja Francis is a seasoned Demand and S&OP/IBP professional with over 15 years of global experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. She currently serves as Global Demand Manager at Guerbet, where she leads a demand team spanning more than 30 countries. Prior to this role, she held positions as Demand and S&OP Manager at Abbott and as a Forecaster at Hydra Pharm. Khadidja holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Sorbonne Business School, a Master’s in Economics and Business Administration from University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and a degree in Biochemistry from USTHB, Algeria. She is also APICS CPIM certified.

Sefa is the Global Demand Management Platform Manager at Haier Europe, leading demand planning and statistical forecasting for Candy, Hoover, and Haier brands. With expertise in digital transformation and change management, he has held roles across FMCG, home appliances, and consulting. Sefa is a speaker at industry conferences and focuses on Generative AI in IBP. He holds degrees in Mechanical and Management Engineering.

Eric Wilson is Director of Thought Leadership at the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning, bringing over 20 years of experience in demand planning and predictive analytics. He previously led forecasting at Escalade Sports, Berry Plastics, and Tempur Sealy. Eric is an IBF Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF) and recipient of IBF’s Excellence in Business Forecasting & Planning Award. He is a frequent speaker, published author, and contributor to The Journal of Business Forecasting.

Dalila Brini, CPF, is an International Business Analyst at LFB, driving operational excellence and master data initiatives across global functions. She brings experience in quality leadership and scientific analysis, including serving as a Serology Expert and Quality Lead at UK NEQAS. Her expertise includes data-driven forecasting, operational performance, and business analytics, with experience using Power BI. Dalila holds master’s degrees in Biochemistry and Business Administration and is a Certified PQMS Auditor and IBF Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF).

Paul Metherell is Group Head of S&OP at Optegra, responsible for driving productivity and the rollout of S&OP across multiple European markets. He previously led the implementation and development of S&OP across Optegra’s UK business, supporting significant growth and planning maturity. Paul specializes in end-to-end supply chain planning, including demand planning, supply planning, resource planning, and detailed scheduling. He brings extensive experience across FMCG and manufacturing environments.

With over 20 years of experience in supply chain and business planning, Andrea has held leadership roles at several companies, including The Clorox Company and Kite Hill. Recently serving as Business Planning Manager at Clorox, she oversaw the Cleaning business unit and leads a team of planners, leveraging artificial intelligence for forecasting and process improvements. Previously, as VP of Supply Chain at Kite Hill, she implemented the S&OP planning process, managed key customer relationships, and achieved significant reductions in inventory and lead times. Andrea’s earlier roles include leadership in demand planning and production planning at companies such as Harmless Harvest, Procter & Gamble, and Grundfos, where she drove operational efficiency and innovation in global supply chains.

Justin began his career with DuPont in 2002, holding roles in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain across the U.S., India, and China. He later joined Valspar/Sherwin-Williams as a plant manager before becoming Global Director of Manufacturing for Arkema’s Sartomer unit. In 2021, he took on dual leadership roles in Sartomer's Global Photoinitiator and Marketing divisions. Currently, Justin serves as Global Supply Chain Director for Arkema’s Coating Solutions segment, overseeing end-to-end operations across 31 plants and €3B in turnover. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MBA, and is pursuing executive education at Wharton and INSEAD.

Massimo Giannetto is a global supply chain and performance management expert with over 20 years of experience leading transformation programs across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He served as Director of IBP at AkzoNobel and held senior roles at DuPont, where he developed and integrated global planning processes with financial strategy. Massimo specializes in scenario-based decision-making and cross-functional alignment, helping organizations elevate their IBP maturity. Now working as an executive consultant, he advises companies on digital planning enablement and enterprise decision frameworks. Massimo is a recognized thought leader and frequent speaker at global planning and forecasting conferences.

Samson Dimitrijevic, CPF, is Warehouse and Supply Chain Manager at International Luxury Group of Switzerland. He has over a decade of experience in biotech and pharmaceuticals, leading supply chain and finance analytics initiatives. His expertise includes operational planning, supply chain analytics, and enterprise transformation. Samson holds an MSc in Supply Chain Management, an MBA, an MSc in Finance and Investments, and is an IBF Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF).

Leon Hergert is Co-Founder and CEO of Spherecast Technologies Inc., where he leads development of AI-driven forecasting and inventory optimization platforms for omni-channel brands. Previously, he built custom optimization engines for global MRO providers and led fulfillment automation at a venture-backed 3PL technology startup. Leon focuses on scalable AI agent systems that enhance forecasting, replenishment, and decision automation across supply chains.

Dr. Sven F. Crone is the Founder & CEO of iqast, a pioneer in supply chain forecasting with artificial intelligence. He is also an Assistant Professor in Management Science at Lancaster University and Director of the Lancaster Centre for Forecasting. With over 20 years of experience in forecasting theory and practice, he has published more than 40 scientific papers and developed award-winning forecasting algorithms. He has trained over 500 demand planners and consults with global organizations on forecasting methods, systems, and processes. Dr. Crone received IBF’s Dr. Chaman L. Jain Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.