Procurement Category Lead – Logistics, Siemens

Kris Bryson is the Procurement Category Lead for Logistics at Siemens, a global technology company driving digital transformation and sustainability across industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare.

Prior to joining Siemens, Kris was the Partnerships Director at The WildHearts Group, where he helped build one of the world’s leading social enterprises.

Kris also sits on The Business In The Community London Leadership Board and chairs their Responsible Procurement Working Group.

Throughout his career, Kris has been at the forefront of creating exciting partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the world, collaborating with a global community of business leaders under a shared vision that business can create a positive impact in society.

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Supply Chain Projects Director, DP World UK

Jessica Tomkins is Supply Chain Projects Director at DP World UK, with more than 20 years’ experience across finance, logistics, and supply chain innovation. She leads complex transformation programmes that deliver efficiency, commercial value, and sustainable impact. A strong advocate for data-driven decision-making and practical, scalable change, Jess has driven major process improvements and cost efficiencies across global operations. She is particularly focused on decarbonising supply chains, advancing initiatives such as modal shift strategies, greener infrastructure, and low-emission technologies, helping shape a more resilient, low-carbon future for global trade.

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Commercial Director, Walkers Transport

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Vice President Customer Success – EMEA, Zencargo

Samantha Brocklehurst is Managing Partner at NovaChain and a board-level shipping and logistics leader with nearly 20 years’ experience across liner shipping and end-to-end supply chain logistics. She has held senior leadership roles at Maersk and CMA CGM, leading multimodal operations for major global customers and embedding an empowered, accountable customer experience model that improved reliability, productivity and outcomes for customers and the business. Samantha is passionate about making sustainability practical at scale – using technology, visibility and partner-led execution to improve reliability, reduce waste and lower emissions alongside cost-to-serve. She is known for developing high-performing teams, creating clarity and accountability and building cultures that turn strategy into consistent execution.

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Co-Owner / Partner Sustainable Logistics, AllChiefs

Bonne is co-owner at AllChiefs and co-leads the Sustainable Logistics practice with a focus on strategy and acceleration of decarbonisation initiatives. Prior to joining AllChiefs, Bonne designed, co-created and executed various frameworks, training programs and decarbonisation roadmaps for multinationals at Smart Freight Centre.

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Senior Technical Manger, Smart Freight Centre

Tharsis Teoh (Dr.-Ing) holds a MSc. in Transport & Logistics and a PhD on the topic of electrification and charging strategies for city logistics. He has worked in academia (TU Delft) and as a consultant on the topics of transport policy and decarbonization. In his current role at Smart Freight Centre, he leads the Fleet Electrification Coalition (FEC) Knowledge Services, which advises logistics actors how to transition towards using electric medium and heavy–duty vehicles – individually and collaboratively. He is the author of several reports on fleet electrification touching upon market barriers, research and innovation opportunities, and carrier engagement strategies. He has published and conducts training on EV emissions accounting, according to the ISO 14083, and financial impact assessment of the transition. 

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Vice President Sustainable International Supply Chains, DP World Europe

John joined DP World in February 2021 after returning to the UK following an international career in the global logistics industry with P&O Containers, P&O Nedlloyd, Maersk and APM Terminals.

Over the last 20 years he has lived and worked in a variety of international supply chain roles in the Netherlands, Denmark, Chile, China and the United States.

In his current role, John is responsible for developing business across the maritime, port and inland transport modes and has a keen interest in accelerating the journey towards more sustainable international logistics.

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Global Sustainability Director, Karndean Design Flooring

Jamie’s career has gone on an unusual journey for a sustainability expert since graduating with a degree in Environmental Management and Science…

Jamie now has over 20 years’ experience in various sustainability roles but for a very diverse set of organisations. These include a guided weapons company, a Formula 1 team, design and engineering in the built environment, the premium luxury vehicle sector with Jaguar Land Rover, rail infrastructure, and now flooring with Karndean.

Jamie’s professional passion is to integrate sustainability into the purpose, mission and vision of organisations so that sustainability transcends everything that the business does. If you can do this then you start to turn a cost model into a value add model that generates benefits for all stakeholders in social, environmental and financial ways.

In addition to his role with Karndean Jamie is also a tutor for the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership sharing his knowledge, experiences, and expertise with students all over the world who are starting to embed sustainability into their roles.

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Director Customer Solutions, Ligentia

Richard leads in global supply chain strategy, sustainability, logistics transformation and customer solutions diving deep into the world of supply chains that not only drive efficiency but also embrace sustainability.

Career highlights to date include:

Execution of ISO14083 emissions roll out across the business and leadership of global customer steering group to collaborate on sustainable targets within supply chains

Created a global network of quality control centres to cut product returns by over 10% and helped reduce global logistics spend by 28%

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Head of Quality Engineering & RPA, Ligentia

Karolina leads Quality Engineering and RPA at Ligentia, a global logistics provider. She is responsible for driving AI and automation strategy across the organisation, with a focus on delivering measurable efficiency gains and supporting smarter, more sustainable ways of working. 

With a background spanning quality engineering, process automation, and enterprise AI adoption, Karolina brings a practical perspective on how technology can help logistics businesses reduce waste, optimise operations, and build more sustainable supply chains. 

Oxford University Women in Technology alumna, and current participant in MIT’s Agentic AI for Digital Transformation programme, Karolina brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on delivery to the conversation around AI in supply chain and logistics. 

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Head of Policy – Environment & Regulation, The Road Haulage Association 

Chris joined the RHA in 2019 to lead its environmental policy work and has actively engaged in shaping the Net Zero agenda to deliver sustainable outcomes for commercial vehicle operators. With is background in haulage he brings experience and insight into how central and local government decision-making, policy-making and Parliament works at the highest levels. 

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Head of Fundraising, Transaid

Maddy is Head of Fundraising at Transaid, having joined the organisation in November 2021. She was appointed to the role in April 2024, where she leads Transaid’s fundraising strategy and works closely with partners across the transport and logistics sector to grow support for the charity’s work. Prior to Transaid Maddy worked for a public relations agency specialising in freight and logistics.

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Professor of Mechanical Engineerign, Cambridge University Engineering Department

David Cebon, ScD, FREng is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Cambridge University Engineering Department.  He is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight and the Cambridge Vehicle Dynamics Consortium.  Professor Cebon has authored or co-authored many papers on dynamics, safety, manoeuvrability, energy consumption and decarbonisation of heavy vehicles.

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VP of Sales & Marketing, Searoutes

Jocelyn Hansen is VP Sales & Marketing at Searoutes, a logistics insights platform helping shippers and freight forwarders calculate, report and act on their freight emissions. With deep expertise in green logistics, carbon emission reduction and strategic sales, Josie 
works at the intersection of sustainability and commercial performance, helping logistics leaders turn emissions data into operational and financial decisions. Her background spans supply chain, international trade, SaaS and freight forwarding, making her a trusted voice on the practical realities of decarbonising global freight.

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Business Development & Head of Data, AHT – Engine Carbon Clean 

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Director of the Logistics Institute, University of Hull

Dr Sarah Shaw is Director of the Logistics Institute at the University of Hull. She is an industry-embedded academic leader whose career spans over 14 years in senior logistics roles alongside more than a decade in academia.

Her extensive experience in applied sustainability research and knowledge exchange is underpinned by strong industrial engagement, directly shaping her research and impact. Dr Shaw leads a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Wren Kitchens, supervises a further KTP with Humberside Fire & Rescue, and collaborates with a range of partners including Birds Eye, McCain Foods, The Royal Mint, and Team GB on projects focused on sustainable supply chain transformation.

Her research expertise lies in sustainable performance measurement and reporting. She also serves on the University Sustainability Operations Board and is currently leading the rollout of Carbon Literacy Project Training for staff, students, and regional organisations across the Humber (Energy Estuary) region.

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Founder & Director, The Circular Life

Strategies don’t create change. People do.

This insight led to The Circular Life – a shift away from traditional sustainability consultancy and towards a leadership-centric approach to business transformation.

Briony helps individuals, teams and partnerships build the mindset, confidence and capability to embed change from within. As an experienced coach, strategist and engagement specialist with 15 years helping companies to design and lead sustainable development behaviour and culture change for the last 15 years.

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Founder of Shape Tomorrow & Sustainable Logistics LIVE

Kelly Hobson is an experienced business leader and the founder of Shape Tomorrow, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses navigate change while balancing commercial success with environmental responsibility. With over a decade of experience in the global logistics industry, she has a deep understanding of operational complexities and the need for impact-conscious thinking in business.

Beyond her consultancy work, Kelly is committed to making a difference. She is a proud Transaid ambassador, working to improve transport and logistics in developing regions, and she mentors aspiring professionals as part of her role at the University of Leeds. A lifelong learner, she continuously seeks opportunities to expand her expertise and inspire others.

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