Containers Don't Lie: The Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain Symposium
CDL is coming to London, November 16–17
University Women's Club, London
2 Audley Square, London, W1K 1DB
Symposium Highlights
C-suite level
A tightly curated room of decision makers, not delegates.
Chatham House Rules
Off-the-record candour - leaders say what they actually think, not what's approved for press.
Ahead of the Market
Ahead of the Market
At the inaugural USA edition, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales signalled upcoming draft restrictions from the CDL stage - news the press picked up only after the room had heard it.
Small by Design
Ahead of the Market
Attendance is deliberately limited to preserve the quality of conversation, not to maximize headcount.
Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain Thought Leadership Symposium
Created by Lori Ann LaRocco, former CNBC Senior Editor of Guests and Global Supply Chain reporter, Containers Don't Lie is an invitation-only maritime, trade and supply chain symposium held under the Chatham House Rule.
CDL brings together business leaders and decision-makers for candid, practical discussions about global trade, shipping and supply chain risks. The focus is on exchanging insights and finding solutions in a no-ego environment. No selling.
CDL26 EUROPE: NOVEMBER 16 & 17, LONDON
KEYNOTE Wolfgang Lehmacher
KEYNOTE Wolfgang Lehmacher
KEYNOTE Wolfgang Lehmacher
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 h
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.
Peter Sand
KEYNOTE Wolfgang Lehmacher
KEYNOTE Wolfgang Lehmacher
Peter Sand is Chief Analyst at Xeneta.
Andy Abbott
KEYNOTE Wolfgang Lehmacher
Brian Bourke
Andy Abbott is CEO of Atlantic Container Line (ACL).
Brian Bourke
Patrick Woody
Brian Bourke
Brian Bourke is Principal at Bourke Advisory and former Chief Commercial Officer of SEKO Logistics.
Patrick Woody
Patrick Woody
Patrick Woody
Point of Warning CEO & former U.S.
Presidential Daily Briefer
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
Point of Warning CEO & former U.S.
Presidential Daily Briefer
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.
Sam Hughes
Patrick Woody
Patrick Woody
Sam Hughes is Head of International Partnerships at SynMax Intelligence, with 20 years’ experience across defence, government and commercial intelligence. His background includes senior roles in the UK Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy and Foreign Office, with a focus on international security, intelligence and strategic decision-making.
Ikram Elloumi
Steve Reynolds
Ikram Elloumi
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 shippin
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.
Pamela Munger
Steve Reynolds
Ikram Elloumi
Pamela is Vortexa’s Head of Market Analysis in EMEA, joining the company as the first analyst and one of the first five members at inception. She has extensive experience developing innovative tools and models for various trade floors.
Steve Reynolds
Steve Reynolds
Steve Reynolds
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 t
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
Eric Fullerton
Steve Reynolds
Eric Fullerton is the Vice President 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 r
Eric Fullerton is the Vice President 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
Eric Fullerton
Brian Nemeth
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 C
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.
The value of CDL was in the quality of the conversations and the audience. The symposium wasn’t about selling - unlike many conferences where you have to put on a sales face. This was a learning experience for me and the company"
Brian Kobza, CCO, IMC Logistics
The experience reinforced the importance of understanding the broader environment impacting our businesses, customers and associates. Thank you for creating an environment that encouraged candid discussion, practical insights and meaningful connections.
Donner Rosser, Senior Director IT Supply Chain, Perdue Farms
Hearing perspectives from leaders, provided valuable context on the forces shaping today's global trade and supply chain networks. The insights gained will help me better support Perdue Farms' continued focus on operational excellence, supply chain transformation and customer value.
Donner Rosser, Senior Director IT Supply Chain, Perdue Farms
Our CDL26 Europe Partners
