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).

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.

Todd has extensive experience in coordinating demand planning processes and S&OP. He was involved in Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Sales Planning. He is an Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF) and holds a BS degree from Boston College and an MBA from University of New Hampshire with a focus in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. Todd is also a member of the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) Board of Advisors and has served as a keynote speaker & panelist for IBF Executive Forums and conferences. Todd has also published in the IBF’s Journal of Business Forecasting.

Marco Buzzo is a strategic leader with 25+ years of global experience in the Automotive and Energy sectors. He leads Sales and Operations Planning for Gas Technology Equipment at Baker Hughes, advancing efficiency and the energy transition. His career includes key roles at Infineon Technologies and international assignments across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Marco specializes in using data and predictive analytics to optimize supply chain and operations. He is committed to building resilient teams and supporting sustainable energy infrastructure. Marco holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from ETH Zurich.

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.