Speaker Lineup
We're excited to present our outstanding lineup of speakers for this event. Each individual brings a wealth of experience, insight, and inspiration from the field. From industry leaders to innovative thinkers, our speakers are set to share valuable perspectives, spark meaningful conversations, and deliver sessions that will inform and inspire.
Suzette Hugo
Operations Excellence Cluster Lead
DHL
Suzette Hugo is the Operations Excellence Cluster Lead for Africa within the supply chain industry, bringing over 30 years of experience across operations, finance, site...
Suzette Hugo is the Operations Excellence Cluster Lead for Africa within the supply chain industry, bringing over 30 years of experience across operations, finance, site management and continuous improvement.
She leads and integrates Operations Excellence programmes across South and East Africa, covering multiple business sectors including consumer, retail, transport, and manufacturing. Suzette has a strong background in standardisation, performance and improvement management, change management and project governance.
She enjoys translating strategies into practical, value driven...
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Mark Whitehead
Group Head
ABF Sugar Africa
Mark Whitehead is the Head of Logistics and Sugar Sourcing for ABF Sugar Africa, leading both domestic and export supply chain operations across several complex...
Mark Whitehead is the Head of Logistics and Sugar Sourcing for ABF Sugar Africa, leading both domestic and export supply chain operations across several complex sub-Saharan emerging market environments.
A specialist in performance-based outsourcing and third-party logistics, he focuses on building resilient, commercially aligned supply networks in an African context that deliver long-term value and ongoing commercialization. Mark is passionate about transforming logistics from a cost function into a strategic competitive advantage.
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Bernd Stӧger
Vice President
KNAPP
Bernd is based at KNAPP’s headquarters in Austria, where he leads the development of new business fields beyond the company’s traditional intralogistics solutions. One of...
Bernd is based at KNAPP’s headquarters in Austria, where he leads the development of new business fields beyond the company’s traditional intralogistics solutions. One of his key focus areas lies in end-to-end fulfillment software as a key enabler for next-generation logistics concepts, boosting efficiency and operational excellence across modern supply chains.
With over 20 years at KNAPP, he has held roles in software engineering, consulting, and global product strategy, shaping the company’s software portfolio.
Today, he...
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Ryan Winkelman
Head of Supply Chain Optimisation
The Foschini Group
I’ve spent my career building and scaling high performance supply chain and fulfilment operations across some of South Africa’s most dynamic businesses. From early work...
I’ve spent my career building and scaling high performance supply chain and fulfilment operations across some of South Africa’s most dynamic businesses. From early work in logistics consulting to helping Takealot scale during years of explosive growth, to leading fulfilment at Bash during its start up phase, and now driving supply chain optimisation at TFG, my focus has always been on turning strategy into execution.
I specialise in designing digitally enabled, data driven operating models that...
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Sanera Maharaj
Head of Operations
MAHLE
Sanera Maharaj is an Industrial Engineer and award-winning Operations leader. Her notable achievements include: The Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2022, a finalist...
Sanera Maharaj is an Industrial Engineer and award-winning Operations leader. Her notable achievements include: The Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2022, a finalist in the TransUnion Rising Star Awards 2023, and TechWomen 2023 - a US Exchange program, where she spent 5 weeks in Silicon Valley.
Sanera is deeply committed to her community initiatives, Science2Go and SuperScientists. She serves as Ambassador for the Next Einstein Forum, promoting STEM education to empower African youth. Recently...
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Mark Van Breda
Business Development Manager
Jungheinrich South Africa
Mark Van Breda is a Business Development Manager specializing in Automated Warehouse Equipment (AWE), where he focuses on delivering intelligent automation and warehouse solutions that...
Mark Van Breda is a Business Development Manager specializing in Automated Warehouse Equipment (AWE), where he focuses on delivering intelligent automation and warehouse solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and long term value for clients. At just 26, Mark has already built a reputation for combining technical insight with commercial pragmatism, helping organizations navigate complex decisions around automation, racking systems, and integrated warehouse technologies. His work spans solution design, strategic advisory, and the development of...
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Clayton Thomas
Managing Director
Industrial Logistic Systems (ILS)
Clayton is the Managing Director of Industrial Logistic Systems (ILS),
a supply chain and logistics consulting team, specialising in the design of warehouses and distribution centres....
Clayton is the Managing Director of Industrial Logistic Systems (ILS),
a supply chain and logistics consulting team, specialising in the design of warehouses and distribution centres. Over the past 28 years, Clayton has been involved in the expansion and optimisation of numerous Blue Chip organisations’ supply chain and facilities strategies, both locally and internationally.
Clayton holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Transport (UK). He has served on...
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Sudipto Moitra
General Manager
MTN Business
Sudipto Moitra is the General Manager for Connected Enterprise Solutions at MTN Business. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and has extensive experience in...
Sudipto Moitra is the General Manager for Connected Enterprise Solutions at MTN Business. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and has extensive experience in strategic management, having previously worked at organisations such as TCS and Dimension Data before joining MTN Business.
In his current role, Sudipto plays a key role in driving the convergence of traditional telecommunications infrastructure and modern technologies to deliverindustry-leading B2B ICT solutions. He is recognised as a thought leader in this...
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Steven Sutherland
General Manager
Powerfleet Africa
Steven is a seasoned leader with a proven track record in business expansion, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. His career journey began in telecoms, where he...
Steven is a seasoned leader with a proven track record in business expansion, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. His career journey began in telecoms, where he gained deep technical expertise and operational insight before transitioning to Dimension Data, where he worked with integrated digital and call centre technologies.
At MiX Telematics (now Powerfleet), he has played a pivotal role in expanding operations across Africa and developing a deep understanding of regional market dynamics. Somewhere in between all...
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Paul Vos
General Manager
CIPS
Paul Vos is an experienced management professional with over 30 years of leadership across media, hospitality, franchising and
education. He holds an MBA from Milpark...
Paul Vos is an experienced management professional with over 30 years of leadership across media, hospitality, franchising and
education. He holds an MBA from Milpark Business School and is a member of IoDSA.
As General Manager of CIPS Southern Africa, Paul leads strategy,
operations and advocacy, driving the growth and professionalisation of the procurement and supply profession.
His career includes senior leadership roles at Tri Facts, Go.See.Do. Media and Morris Visitor Publications, as well as experience with...
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Telly Chauke
CEO
Petco
Telly Chauke is a seasoned sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience in the sustainability space. Telly’s career spans working in the civil
society...
Telly Chauke is a seasoned sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience in the sustainability space. Telly’s career spans working in the civil
society space, government and public entities. Her career having started as a researcher on multiple water use systems and community-based natural resources management, progressed to include senior management roles in the national government Department of Water and Sanitation, the South African Local Government Association. Prior to joining Petco to lead the...
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Iain Barton
Founder & Stakeholder
Health 4 Development
Iain Barton is a recognised leader in global health, specialising in the design, implementation and scaling of healthcare systems and supply chain solutions. A qualified...
Iain Barton is a recognised leader in global health, specialising in the design, implementation and scaling of healthcare systems and supply chain solutions. A qualified medical doctor (MBChB, University of Cape Town), he combines 10 years of clinical experience with over 25 years in healthcare supply chain management and advisory. Formerly CEO of the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Iain played a key role in establishing regional distribution centres supporting the global scale-up of PEPFAR, as...
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Kerr Walker
Commercial Director
SyncSystems Automation (Pty) Ltd
Kerr Walker is an experienced operations and automation professional specialising in material handling and automation. At SyncSystems Automation (Pty) Ltd, he plays a key role...
Kerr Walker is an experienced operations and automation professional specialising in material handling and automation. At SyncSystems Automation (Pty) Ltd, he plays a key role in delivering turnkey intralogistics solutions that improve efficiency and system performance.
With a strong focus on system integration, Kerr combines technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to optimise warehouse and distribution operations. He has worked with leading logistics and e-commerce clients, driving system improvements, reliability, and service excellence.
Kerr is passionate...
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