Dr Michael Nikolaides leads BMW Group’s logistics management since February 2022. He oversees all logistics functions as well as plant allocation and programme planning for the global production network. That includes long-term network design, packaging, responsibility for partner plants, overseas supply, vehicle distribution and supply chain digitalisation. He joined BMW in 2004 and has held roles across production, programme management and strategy, including most recently as senior vice-president for engines and electrified powertrains. Dr Nikolaides studied Physics at the Technical University of Munich and Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts and holds a doctorate in Physics.

In mid 2021, JC took the head of the vehicle logistics operations for Toyota Motor Europe, in a context of sales growth for Toyota. He started his career in the mid90’s at an automotive Tier 1 supplier, with positions in Europe & China. Joining Toyota in 1999, he held positions in Purchasing, Product planning and Manufacturing. He strives to bring Toyota lean manufacturing methods to vehicle logistics and make vehicle logistic a competitive differentiator for Toyota.

Giulia Gherardi is responsible for Volvo Cars’ vehicle logistics across its global manufacturing and distribution operations. As one of the key leaders in the carmaker’s supply chain management team, she has a focus on outbound logistics strategy, global distribution network design, sourcing and digital transformation. She assumed her current role in May 2022 after leading other key functions in programme management, outbound logistics engineering and strategy for Europe and intercontinental and global planning and distribution transformation. She joined Volvo Cars in 2018 having previously worked at McKinsey & Company focused on supply chain transformation, and as head of supply chain for home and living ecommerce firm Westwing Home & Living. Originally from Italy, she has a degree in management engineering from the University of Bologna and an MsC from the Polytechnic University of Milan.

Martin Corner took responsibility for Aston Martin’s supply chain management in May 2022. He is helping to shape a global, fully integrated organisation across the British luxury carmaker as it expands operations and volume. He previously led Volvo Cars’ global supply chain management function, combining the global teams in operations planning and supply chain logistics, including inbound parts, outbound finished vehicles and aftersales. Prior to Volvo, Martin Corner was vice-president of supply chain management at Nissan Europe and led production control for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. He has more than 20 years of automotive experience.

Marzell Bandur has been Vice President Transport Management & Interlogistics Solutions of Robert Bosch GmbH since July 2020. He joined Bosch in May 2018 being responsible for Logistics Optimization, IT and Innovation. He comes from the automaker Opel where he was Director Supply Chain Planning for a number of years. Prior to this, Marzell held the positions of Director Supply Operations Europe and Director Supply Chain Bochum at Adam Opel.

Christian Schindler has over 30 years of experience in the transport, logistics and aviation industry. Since 2021, he has been responsible for Global Key Account Management at time:matters, including Marketing, Sales Steering, Pricing and Tender Management on a global level. Previously, he was Head of Commercial at Lufthansa Aviation Training, Head of KAM at LSG Sky Chefs and Senior Director at several Lufthansa Group Airlines with responsibility for several foreign subsidiaries. He is also a board member of German Industry UK, the German Korean Chamber of Commerce and the Star Alliance. He began his professional career as a trainee at the Lufthansa Group in 1996 after completing his studies in economics.

Henner Lehne is the Vice President of the global Vehicle and Powertrain group for the global Mobility division at S&P Global. In this role he is responsible for the global light vehicle sales, production and powertrain forecast services, the medium heavy commercial vehicle research, Parc/VIO forecasting as well as future mobility research. Henner leads an experienced team of over 150 analysts located in the world's key automotive regions. In 2005 Henner joined CSM Worldwide as a market analyst, forecasting vehicle sales in Europe and since then has taken an active role in the growth story of the Mobility Division at S&P Global. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Henner worked in the central marketing department at Porsche AG in Stuttgart. Henner holds a degree in international business and marketing from Fontys University of Professional Education, located in The Netherlands.

Francisco Carranza is the chief executive for Basquevolt, a battery cell and energy storage startup that aims to become a leader in solid state batteries. It was founded in 2022 and aims to produce solid state batteries by 2027; it is also bringing to market new electrolyte and anode technology for lithium-ion batteries. Previously, Carranza led strategy, sales and marketing, and was a member of the executive committee for battery cell producer ACC, a venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Saft. During his career he has worked in vehicle R&D, external affairs, corporate planning and in managing new business opportunities such as connected services, electric vehicle grid integration (V2G, smart charging), renewable energy generation and stationary energy storage using second life vehicle lithium batteries. Francisco Carranza has two engineering degrees (Escuela Superior de Ingenieros of Sevilla and Ecole Nationale Superieur de Petrole et Moteurs) and an MBA (EM Lyon and Cranfield School of Management).

After graduating with an MBA in 1993, Peter Reinshagen began his career creating joint ventures for Faurecia in China and India and worked in consulting and building industry before joining GEFCO in 2002 as China Project Manager. In 2004, he became GEFCO Key Account Director for the automotive industry. In 2009, he was nominated GEFCO Project Director for the implementation of inbound and outbound supply chains, with a focus on rail for the PSA/Mitsubishi automotive plant project in Kaluga. After a two years general manager position in aerospace logistics, he joined Ermewa as Managing Director in 2016. Ermewa changed shareholders in 2021 to DWS and CDPQ and since is strongly pursuing growth opportunities in the railcar rental market in Europe.

Wiebe Helder is the founder and chief executive officer of Cargobase, an enterprise software company that aims to make the lives of logistics professionals as simple as possible. Once working for a logistics service provider, where he found himself at the receiving end of convoluted – not to mention antiquated –processes including emails, phone calls and spreadsheets, Wiebe Helder’s operational experience spurred him to develop a solution that meets the objectives of senior management, gives operational users a unique user-friendly experience and works across any region or industry. His no-nonsense approach took his vision from concept to reality via Cargobase. Today, Cargobase serves as transportation management software supporting Fortune 500 companies across 50 countries.

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As Chief of Staff & Corporate Strategy, Bettina Weiss reports to SEMI’s President & CEO and manages a broad portfolio of responsibilities. Major focus areas include advancing specific global strategic initiatives such as SEMI’s Smart Mobility and Supply Chain initiatives and SEMI University, facilitate thought leadership (Think Tanks) activities in key strategic areas as well as improving organizational efficiency, alignment and financial sustainability. In addition, Weiss is the Sr. Liaison to the SEMI Board of Industry Leaders, leading strategic partnerships and M&A activity, and supporting the President & CEO in successfully creating a highly effective, agile global association. Weiss joined SEMI in 1996 and held a variety of positions in SEMI’s International Standards department, including department lead, global responsibility for SEMI's Photovoltaic/Solar Business Unit, business development including the integration of SEMI Strategic Association Partners FlexTech, MEMS & Sensors Industry Group, ESD Alliance and the SOI Consortium. Prior to joining SEMI, Weiss worked in sales and marketing positions at Metron Semiconductor and Varian Semiconductor in Munich, Germany. She holds a BA from the International School for Applied Languages in Munich, Germany, and is a certified translator for Anglo-American Law and Economics.

Mike Sturgeon has been Executive Director of ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics – since March 2010. Representing over 100 European companies from almost 30 countries who move finished vehicles by road, river, rail and sea. For over 25 years ECG has provided a platform for the Finished Vehicle Logistics sector through a Secretariat based in Brussels. Mike has more than 20 years’ experience in the automotive logistics sector which has included a wide variety of roles working both for an OEM (16 years with Toyota) and also for logistics suppliers (LSPs). This extensive experience in all aspects of managing the finished vehicle supply chain has provided the ideal background to effectively represent this specialised industry at European level in all respects. Prior to joining the motor industry Mike had a varied career which included 8 years in the military (unusually he served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force) and a short spell as a stockbroker.

Andreea Serbu joined ECG – The Association of European Vehicle Logistics in 2019. Before that, she graduated in International Relations at the Ca’ Foscari University in Venice and moved to Brussels for a traineeship at the Council of the European Union. At ECG, she started as Research and Projects Manager managing joint working groups between ECG Members and car manufacturers on topics such as capacity, health and safety and sustainability and was responsible for the organisation of some ECG events like the Eastern Regional and the ECG Academy Alumni meetings. Since May 2022, Andreea is Senior Manager External Affairs and focusses on fostering the association's relations with members, partners and the industry while staying responsible for the sustainability working group and its main project on standardisation of emissions reporting and calculation in automotive supply chains.