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Brian Bourke is Principal at Bourke Advisory. He was the  Chief Commercial Officer of SEKO Logistics and played a pivotal role in attending various beneficial cargo owner (BCO) conferences and international freight forwarding conferences, ensuring our strategies align with industry leaders. Participation in maritime and supply chain executive events, including the ocean freight logistics summit and the transpacific trade logistics forum, enables us to stay at the forefront of logistics innovations.

Point of Warning CEO & former U.S. 

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 Patrick Woody is the founder and CEO of Point of Warning, a consulting firm advising organizations on geopolitical risk, intelligence, and operational resilience. His career spans the US Intelligence Community — including the CIA, DHS, and the National Counterterrorism Center — where he directly briefed multiple US Presidents, Cabinet officials, and Congress on critical national security matters. That foundation in translating complex threat environments into actionable guidance now informs his work helping private and public sector clients navigate geopolitical instability, economic vulnerability, and emerging operational risks. Patrick subsequently led trust, safety, and policy functions at Twitter, Twitch, and Epic Games. Earlier, he worked across NGOs focused on technology, global development, and policy. He holds a BA in history and political science, an MA in international relations and comparative politics, and doctoral work in international relations. 

 Ikram Elloumi is a Director Research (EMEA) at Wood Mackenzie, bridging maritime logistics and commodity trading.

Her career reflects a deep understanding of the LNG value chain. She has led LNG marketing, trading, and portfolio optimization activities, structuring LNG deals and securing storage and regasification access to enhance shipping flexibility and market optionality across European markets. Her background includes LNG origination, SPA negotiations, and trading positions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Earlier in her career, she focused on new business development and investment analysis for gas/LNG infrastructure projects across the Levant and North Africa.

Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Ikram has built a strong network across LNG counterparties, shipping and infrastructure players, and global stakeholders.

Steve is a seasoned global footwear executive with more than 30 years of leadership across retail, sourcing, and manufacturing. Known for shaping high‑performing organizations and building resilient, diversified supply chains, he combines strategic vision with deep operational expertise to drive growth, innovation, and brand elevation.

A trusted partner to brands, factories, and cross‑functional teams worldwide, Steve excels at navigating the fast‑moving dynamics of the footwear industry—delivering consistent results through disciplined execution, strong relationships, and a commitment to product excellence. His leadership has helped companies strengthen market position, accelerate speed‑to‑market, and unlock new opportunities across categories and regions.

Eric Fullerton is the Vice President of of Data Insights and Corporate Communications at project44, where he helps organizations better understand and navigate the complexities of the global supply chain. He focuses on analyzing the impacts of the supply chain on shippers, carriers, truckers, and consumers to translate data and insights in real-time. Eric is a trusted voice on what shippers and carriers need to know to safely and efficiently transport products. Prior to project44, he held key leadership positions at Akamai Technologies and Acquia, where he led high-performing teams and delivered measurable business impact. 

Brian Nemeth is a Partner & the Managing Director and global Co-leader of Logistics & Transportation in the Performance and Technology practice at AlixPartners. Nemeth brings extensive expertise in the Transportation and Logistics industry as well as functional Supply Chain and Logistics expertise across industry sectors.

Brian, based in Copenhagen, Denmark and working closely with the London office, returns to AlixPartners after serving as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at STG Logistics. There, he led company strategy, M&A, and commercial growth initiatives, significantly advancing the company’s position in the logistics sector.

With over 25 years in both the transportation industry and the strategic supply chain management function, Brian has held pivotal roles on the shipper side, including supply chain leadership in energy, retail, consumer goods, automotive, and industrial sectors.  On the provider side, his experience spans the transportation value chain including shipping, terminals, domestic transportation, freight forwarding, and third-party logistics. Prior to STG Logistics, Brian’s notable tenure at AlixPartners included pivotal contributions to the firm’s transportation and supply chain practice, where he was known for value creation in the transport industry and optimizing inbound supply chains on the shipper side.

Brian’s thought leadership is widely recognized, with his annual Container Shipping Paper being one of the most read pieces on the AlixPartners website. His expertise and industry insights make him a valuable asset in addressing the complex challenges of today’s global supply chains.

Brian holds an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a BS in General Business from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Wolfgang Lehmacher is a global supply chain adviser, board member and author with experience building international logistics businesses and shaping industry agendas.

He led the international expansion of France’s La Poste for more than a decade, first across Europe and then globally. As President and CEO of GeoPost Intercontinental, he headed a network of businesses spanning Asia, Africa and the Americas. His expansion work included leading the team that completed La Poste’s acquisition of the European parcel network DPD.

He subsequently served as Head of Supply Chain and Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum, facilitating research and collaboration on technology, sustainability and the future of supply chains. Previously, he was Partner and Managing Director for China and India at strategy consultancy CVA, where he led the global transportation and logistics practice. Earlier roles at TNT included serving as Country General Manager for Switzerland and overseeing Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Today, Lehmacher advises companies, investors and entrepreneurs. He is a founding member of Germany’s Logistikweisen expert panel. His publications include The Global Supply Chain and, as co-editor, Maritime Decarbonization; he contributes to the Financial Times, Forbes, Fortune and Nikkei.

He draws on this experience to advise on international growth, supply chain innovation and the practical implications of technological and industrial change.

[1:58 PM, 9/15/2026] Lori Ann LaRocco: This is wonderful. I will add it now.nd supply chain and logistics practitioner, business angel, advisor, board member, with over 25 years of hands-on experience in leading technology-enabled transformation in companies of all sizes. 

Lehmacher is the former director and head of Supply Chain, and Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum, Former President and CEO Emeritus of GeoPost Intercontinental He is the co-editor of the book Maritime Decarbonization. 

 Lehmacher was president and CEO of GeoPost Intercontinental, the global investment arm of French La Poste and was Partner and Managing Director (China and India), CVA. President and CEO Emeritus, GeoPost Intercontinental. He is the Former Head of Eastern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Regions, and Country General Manager Switzerland, TNT. Member of the advisory board of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society, Singapore, Ambassador of the European Freight and Logistics Leaders Forum, Brussels, Advisor of Global:SF, San Francisco, and founding member of the Logistikweisen, a logistics expert committee under the patronage of the German Federal Ministry BMDV, and NEXST, a think tank initiated by Reefknot, Kuehne & Nagel and SGInnovate, Singapore. FT, Forbes, Fortune, BI and Nikkei contributor; author of articles, white papers and several business books.