Anu and the parts logistics team are responsible for the total supply chain management of service parts for Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA), including product definition, cataloging, procurement, materials management, quality, dealer support, warehousing and transportation. Along with the vehicle logistics team, he is also responsible for activities (including port operations) supporting the distribution of finished vehicles in the US. Prior to working with Volkswagen, Anu spent over three years with Case New Holland (Fiat Group), most recently as as Vice-President, North and South American Parts Operations; and 23 years with Ford, where he served most recently as Director, Global Parts Supply and Logistics.

Todd Myers is director of finished vehicle logistics for North America, part of Nissan’s Supply Chain Management division. He was appointed to this position in August 2023 and is based out of the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly plant. Myers manages all transport and planning operations, network optimisation, and vehicle processing and logistics partners for Nissan’s US operations. He and his team are also responsible for vehicle export. Myers joined Nissan in 2001 and has enjoyed serving in a variety of roles, including body and stamping engineering, parts quality engineering, supplier risk management and capacity analytics, and part logistics. Myers holds a BSME from Tennessee Technological University.

Sarah Hathaway has worked in logistics, supply chain and materials management roles at General Motors since 2006. She started her career in command centre coordination and material flow, including managing material allocation, critical capacity and inventory, before taking on roles as inbound rail analyst, supply chain engineer supervisor, material control lead and later materials office manager at the Lake Orion Assembly plant. While in the manufacturing plant she supported key new vehicle and EV launches while reducing inventory and freight costs despite numerous supply chain disruptions. Starting in February 2024, she took over responsibility for GM’s finished vehicle network engineering, helping to drive efficiency, improve performance and reduce cost across modes and delivery. Sarah has a BA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, and an MBA from Wayne State University.

Gary Davis is an automotive industry veteran with 40 years’ experience in operations and corporate sales for automotive plant, port, rail and global supply chain logistics, as well as sales, contract negotiation, trucking and ocean transport. Over that time, he has been involved in projects in China, the Middle East, Europe, Canada and Mexico. He joined finished vehicle logistics service provider Nationwide Auto Services in 2023, taking responsibility for business development across the organisation’s vehicle processing, quality inspections and rework services.

During his career, Gary spent more than 20 years at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics as Vice-President of Port Operations and Business Development, before working as consultant until joining Nationwide Auto Services in 2023.

Brian Watanabe has 25 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing, and logistics at General Motors. In his current role, he is responsible for logistics quality and claims, and oversees the carmaker’s supplemental fleet operations for finished vehicles. Prior to joining the logistics team, Brian held roles in commodity purchasing, specialising in aluminium and steel procurement. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Wayne State University.

Reyaz Mohamed has over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, and IT. He is currently part of the product management team at Blue Yonder, where his work focuses on ensuring seamless integration across supply chain solutions. Reyaz is committed to delivering cognitive and composable solutions that enhance customer experiences by integrating advanced technology with supply chain systems. His expertise in these areas enables businesses to streamline their operations and achieve better efficiency in supply chain management.

Christine has over 25 years of experience in logistics, supply chain and purchasing and prior to joining FreightVerify held progressively responsible roles at Cooper Standard, Jack Cooper Holdings, General Motors and Ford. Christine, who has an executive master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in materials and logistics management from Michigan State University, was named in the Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry list in 2015. She is actively involved in a number of charitable causes, including being a co-founder of shoe distribution organisation, Lace Up Detroit.

Yanni Arvis has been in the automotive industry for twenty years, engaging in various roles from Sales to dealership General Manager and consultant to government fleet development. He has thrived in transforming organizations, developing dealerships and groups to becoming significant market players. With six years in the Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) and catastrophe response industry, his focus has been on serving customers and employees, driving change within the company and industry.
Yanni runs operations for DRS Group in North America, providing full-service solutions for hail damage repair, reworks, and containment actions to OEMs, their insurers, and dealership groups.

Anton Balta has been an integral part of CRC Transport LLC for 12 years, progressing from a dispatcher to a key leader in finished vehicle logistics. With extensive experience in route optimization, schedule management, and real-time problem-solving, he ensures seamless transport operations and on-time vehicle deliveries. His in-depth industry knowledge and strategic approach contribute to CRC’s operational efficiency and ongoing advancements in logistics.

Agustin Sustaita is the Chief Commercial Officer of D-Troy Logistics and Member of the board of directors of Transportes Logisticos Especializados.
As part of this role, he is responsible for Commercial, Customer Service and Operations of domestic and international clients including automotive, retail, manufacturing, special cargo, and hazmat businesses using a wide range of logistics solutions including flatbeds, dry-vans and car-hauling truckloads.
Bringing more than 25 years of experience in operations management, he has cultivated a distinct competitive advantage leveraging Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, and commitment to meeting customer needs.