Maarten Ree leads the innovation program to enable the transformation at FedEx Express. He defines the strategy for Physical AI, and with that, the new era of robotics, while also exploring technologies like intelligent labels as a step toward more data-driven operations. These serve as examples of the technologies fueling the company’s innovation roadmap, with a focus on ensuring systems perform reliably at scale under real operational pressure.

With decades of experience across engineering, operations, and network optimization at FedEx and TNT, For Maarten, transformation is not about launching pilots, but about changing daily operations. The real measure is whether customers notice the difference—through better reliability, visibility, and service—and whether efficiency actually improves. If it doesn’t land in operations, it doesn’t count.

His perspective focuses on closing the gap between strategy and execution, and on making innovation work in practice—at scale, under pressure, and with measurable impact.

Tom Killeen is the Chief Operating Officer of THG Ingenuity, responsible for the operational infrastructure that powers all THG’s brands and THG Ingenuity’s clients. Tom has spent the last 12 years at THG, having initially played a pivotal role in building Myprotein into the world’s leading online sports nutrition brand, navigating complex operational challenges, expanding into 60 territories across the globe. As COO, Tom is passionate about bringing THG Ingenuity’s unique fulfilment and courier management offering via THG Fulfil to market, enabling clients to take advantage of THG Ingenuity’s extensive know-how and fulfilment infrastructure.

Sven has been engaged in the field of logistics and foremost aviation for more than 15 years having been on different roles in the sector. From 2020 he has been VP International Business of Omniva and has seen the complete turnaround of its International Operations with establishment of strategic partnerships, development of IT and new products. Currently Sven is the CCO of Omniva. Sven has a doctoral degree in business management and has 2 daughters.

I am Managing Director and Head of AI & Software at ComCap, where I advise technology companies — including AI, software, and vertical SaaS — on mergers & acquisitions and growth capital. Over the past decade, I’ve completed 30+ transactions totaling approximately $3 billion, partnering with founders and investors on strategic positioning and exit readiness.

As Escher Group’s CEO, Brody Buhler has led the development of Escher’s retail, delivery and OCR solutions, creating a platform solution to address end to end postal operations. With over two decades of experience, including Executive and Managing Director level roles with Accenture, Brody is a seasoned post and parcel industry thought leader and a trusted advisor to C-level executives worldwide.

Lead Visionary and Senior Group Strategist In PostNord, +35 years in the logistic industry. Former Business CIO, Head of Logistics, Business Development Director and Program Director with a demonstrated history of reengineering and innovating logistics and supply chain industry. Strong media and communication professional, skilled in Business Innovations and Processes, Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations Management, and Analytical Skills. Results through action and not PowerPoint. Winner of Parcel & PostExpo’s Transport Innovation of the Year 2022. Winner of Parcel & PostExpo’s Sorting and Warehouse innovation of the year 2023.

Corinne Gonin is the Director of International Business Development for Parcel Pending Lockers at Quadient. Corinne has more than 20 years of B2B experience, specialising in the sale of technical solutions and the management of complex delivery logistics projects in international environments. Drawing on her extensive experience with out-of-home (OOH) solutions and reverse logistics strategies, she brings deep expertise to Quadient’s Open Locker Network initiatives. Corinne has been with Quadient for over a decade, holding several marketing roles within the organisation’s Mail business and witnessing the postal sector transformation and increase in parcel deliveries first-hand. In her current role, she is responsible for business development outside of the organisation’s main operations.

Klemen Pavačič leads product at Direct4.me, building the software layers that make sense of urban chaos. He’s focused on identifying what breaks first and designing resilient interfaces that keep working anyway.

Leading software product creation and innovation for over 20 years across multiple countries and continents. Graduated in 2000 from Copenhagen Business Collage with focus on Data and Software Engineering. Heading Pre-sales at HERE, encompassing industry solution, partner co-innovation and business solution architecture. Located in HERE, Berlin. Strong interest in innovation and technology advancements in areas of location intelligence such as Autonomous Driving and Automated Logistic.

I’m a Principal Associate in Shoosmiths’ commercial team, advising clients across manufacturing, technology, and mobility. I specialise in supply chain, logistics, outsourcing, and e-commerce, with recent highlights including a pioneering logistics joint venture and a £270m warehousing and transport deal. I lead Shoosmiths’ logistics team and support clients with pragmatic, solutions-driven advice. Before joining Shoosmiths in 2016, I held in-house roles at global brands including GXO Logistics, Conde Nast, and Electrolux. My experience spans sole counsel and cross-border legal team leadership, giving me a practical understanding of commercial pressures and legal operations. I regularly develop template suites, policies, and training to support efficiency and compliance. I’m a founder member of Women in Logistics UK CIC and a presenter on Shoosmiths’ Supply Chain Podcasts. I’m committed to supporting clients through thought leadership and industry engagement, helping them navigate change and seize opportunity.

Dr. An De Wispelaere is the Chief Innovation Officer of PTV Logistics. She co-founded Conundra in 2012, which merged into PTV Logistics in 2022. With a PhD in Mathematics, she breathes and lives algorithms and modelling techniques. She is a highly skilled problem-solver and combines strategic and operational experience in logistics and supply chain optimization. An is committed to developing products that help companies not only reduce their costs but also their environmental footprint, whilst contributing to a more sustainable future. She works closely with her customers to deliver the excellence they seek.

Bernhard manages the Postal Innovation Platform (PIP), an open platform and initiative focusing on innovation and the future for the postal and logistics industry. He previously worked for the Austrian Post and served on the Management Board of the International Post Corporation in Brussels for over five years. He is also a consultant for the postal and logistics sector, focusing on innovation, startups and transformation.

Bernhard is an entrepreneur, who founded a European platform solution for the wine industry providing full logistics, payment, tax, and duty administration support. Bernhard holds an LL.M from George Washington University, USA, and a J.D. from the University of Graz, Austria.

Alan Barrie is a high profile industry influencer and change leader with over 30 years senior executive experience in the eCommerce and postal logistics sectors. Alan’s early career in the Royal Mail Group culminated in key transformational roles as Change & IT Director in Post Office Ltd and Operational Design & Strategy Director in Royal Mail plc. In these roles he built his strong reputation for strategy development and delivery of large scale, demanding change programmes, often with major technology dependencies. Most recently he extended his experience into cross-border eCommerce in his role as Director Operations & Technology for International Post Corporation, based in Brussels. Building an eCommerce platform linking 185+ markets globally into a single, integrated entity was an exercise in technology infrastructure development at scale and complex international stakeholder management. Back in the UK Alan is now focused on accelerating sustainable solutions into the eCommerce sector, from both environmental and commercial perspectives.

Richard previously headed up the ‘Retail Insight and Analytics’ team at the British Retail Consortium. Before that, he worked in mergers and acquisitions for Citi Group. He has a wealth of experience in data analytics, consumer research and macroeconomics, and is skilled in generating actionable insights for clients. Richard is based in London and has a keen interest in Behavioural Game Theory.

Julie’s primary responsibility will be to connect individuals who may benefit from knowing each other, helping to foster strong relationships.

Han Hendriks, a Senior Business Development Manager at Geotab with over 25 years in SaaS mobility and transit, specialises in guiding large courier, last-mile, and logistics fleets (500-5000 vehicles) through digital transformation. He leverages advanced telematics, AI-powered in-cabin cameras, and IoT systems to deliver actionable insights, reducing incidents, improving compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency for safety and sustainability. Han’s outcome-driven approach builds trust and delivers measurable improvements, aligning fleet performance with key safety and sustainability milestones.

With over 20 years of experience in the contact centre and CX space, Luke specialises in AI-driven automation, workforce management, and strategic solution design, helping global organisations optimise service delivery and customer engagement. Luke is known for aligning technology with business goals to drive efficiency, consistency, and innovation.

Markus Kröger is Founder and Co-CEO of K2 Mobility, a Berlin-based software company enabling integrated charge and fleet management for electric trucks and buses. With PANION, K2 Mobility supports leading logistics and bus operators in optimizing depot charging, energy planning, and fleet operations at scale. Prior to founding K2 Mobility, Markus held senior leadership roles in international tech and mobility ventures, including building corporate ventures and scaling digital platforms across Europe and the U.S. He combines deep expertise in digital business models with hands-on experience in commercial fleet electrification.

Marie Kober is the CEO and co-founder of Senvo, an AI-powered parcel auditing and claims platform transforming how eCommerce brands manage shipping costs. With over a decade of experience in logistics, including working within one of the world’s largest parcel carriers, she has deep insight into carrier pricing structures, operational complexity, and billing inefficiencies.

She founded Senvo to address the €148 billion problem of unaudited shipping overcharges in Europe. Under her leadership, Senvo now processes millions of shipments per month across more than 25 carriers, helping customers recover millions in overcharges while building a new data foundation for logistics finance.

Fergus has been advising OEMs, Governments and investors for over 30 years. A specialist in evidence-based advice in in the automotive and autonomy space, he helped shape current UK government policy on Autonomous Driving and has helped numerous OEMs and Fleets plan and deploy products and services across the globe.

Rohit Ghan is a senior leader at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with over 20 years of experience working with global enterprises. He currently focuses on the logistics industry, helping organizations navigate complex supply chain challenges and modernize their operations.

Over the years, he has led large transformation programs and partnered with industry leaders to drive technology-led change across logistics and supply chain ecosystems. His work centres on new business models, customer experience, improve operational efficiency and business agility.