Lucy Alexander is a global supply chain executive with deep experience across all aspects of supply in life sciences and consumer products. Most recently she led Lean Digital Excellence for AstraZeneca Global Supply Chain & Strategy, developing robust strategy, Lean, digital, data management and people capabilities across the global organization to create and improve efficient, reliable, innovative global supply chains in an increasingly volatile world. She currently serves as an advisor to Paxafe, a risk-management and decision-intelligence platform for temperature-controlled logistics that works with quality, transportation and supply-chain planning leaders to reduce product loss, optimize network performance, and accelerate decision-making.

During the COVID-19 pandemic she led global supply chain management of AstraZeneca’s novel COVID-19 vaccine, from licensure through late-stage development, approval, commercialization, launch and distribution across approximately 1BN doses to 100+ countries in record time.

Previously she managed commercialization and supply of a pipeline of large-molecule medicines through a number of innovative external partnerships for AstraZeneca, and was responsible for leading 100% growth in supply of AstraZeneca’s live-virus flu vaccine. Prior to AstraZeneca Ms. Alexander held a number of roles in supply management at Johnson & Johnson and Novartis.

Ms. Alexander holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia, as well as a BA and MA from Oxford University in the UK.

In her free time Ms. Alexander rehabilitates rescue dogs and helps re-vitalize communities.

I am a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in finance and procurement, currently serving as Director of Procurement Supply Innovation, Logistics, and Warehouse at Diageo North America. I manage over $400 million in logistics and warehousing spend, driving sustainable supply chain solutions that bolster brand growth and market share.

At Diageo, I have had the opportunity to negotiate board-level contracts and execute category strategies to enhance network agility. My leadership has resulted in significant productivity savings and improved contract compliance.

Before joining Diageo, I spent my career in Finance at Kantar (a WPP company), where I advanced to VP of Finance for TNS North America. There, I developed pricing strategies that enhanced client profitability and engaged stakeholders to drive better financial outcomes.

I am passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams that drive innovation and growth. With a strong commitment to empowering women in the workplace, I actively engage in women's organizations and mentorship programs. I advocate for gender equality and foster an inclusive environment where all team members are encouraged to share their unique perspectives. My career reflects a dedication to building high-performing teams that embrace diversity in thought while fostering continuous personal growth.

My educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Saint Xavier University.

Outside the corporate world, I live in the suburbs outside of Chicago, Illinois with my partner. I have 3 daughters with ages ranging from 18 to 8. I love the outdoors and I am an avid gardener. I love to travel, explore new restaurants, and I love wine…and Diageo products, responsibly of course!

Vice President – Supply Chain COE
Jay Koganti has more than 22 years of experience building and transforming complex Global Supply Chains as a source of strategic and competitive advantage for enterprises. Jay’s Professional expertise includes developing global supply chain strategies and Global SC Operating models. Extensive Enterprise Transformations from strategy to Operationalization. Enterprise Value creation by Breakthrough Process innovations, solving complex Supply Chain problems by leveraging the new breed of Digital Technologies by nurturing the partnerships and Technology incubation. Operational experience in Global Supply Chain Planning, Distribution, Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain Analytics & Intelligence, and Execution for fortune 100 companies.

Jay has a unique vision of improving Operational efficiencies of Global Supply Chains by building next-generation sustainability and social equity practices at its core. Jay is a Thought leader and Keynote speaker for numerous Global Supply Chain leadership gatherings and a leading voice of advocacy for Digital Transformation and Process Innovation in the Global Supply Chain community. Jay has a BS in Metallurgical Engineering and graduated from Harvard Business School in General Management (GMP), APICS & SAP SCM Certifications, and completed Value Chain Transformation Program at Wharton.

Aniket Kulkarni is a recognized leader in global supply chain strategy, sourcing, and risk management, with a decade of experience driving transformative initiatives across industries. He currently serves as a Global Supply Manager at Apple, where he leads strategic procurement efforts and cross-functional initiatives within one of the world’s most sophisticated supply networks.

Throughout his career, Aniket has led high-impact sourcing transformations, delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings while enhancing supplier performance and mitigating risk. Known for his decisive leadership and strategic vision, he has built resilient procurement frameworks and negotiated complex, long-term contracts that drive sustainable value across global operations.

A Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Aniket frequently contributes to the industry through speaking engagements, published insights, and leadership in emerging procurement practices. His work emphasizes dynamic pricing, long-term supplier relationships, and building resilient supply chains—capabilities that have earned him national recognition and support his qualification as an individual of extraordinary ability in his field.

Arjun Sharma, the Global Lead for Supply Planning at Google, is a distinguished professional with two decades of experience in transforming global supply chains into strategic assets for businesses. His expertise in developing innovative supply chain strategies and operational models has catalyzed extensive enterprise transformations. At Google, he has revolutionized the supply chain for networking equipment, enhancing on-time capacity deployment multi-fold through strategic design and user experience improvements. His initiatives have significantly boosted Google Cloud's customer satisfaction and budget management, alongside conceptualizing and executing advanced replenishment models that spurred notable revenue growth and reduction in stockouts.

In his previous role at Apple, Arjun was instrumental in shaping the strategy for the iPhone Global Service Supply Chain, including the landmark iPhone X. Further, he adeptly managed the ramp-up of new desktop products, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets and vendor relations.

Prior to Apple, Arjun's leadership skills were honed in the Indian Army as a Major, where he led critical logistics operations in the Siachen Glacier and counterinsurgency efforts in Jammu and Kashmir. His exceptional service was recognized with a Special Service Medal and the Counter Insurgency Operations Medal.

Academically, Arjun holds an MBA in Strategy, Supply Chain, and Operations from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts from the National Defense Academy, with concentrations in History, Geography, and Political Science. His blend of corporate acumen and military discipline positions him uniquely in the field of supply chain management.

Sajay, Senior Director of Applied Science at Microsoft, has over 14 years of experience leading data science and planning teams to develop AI & ML solutions that drive business impact. He leads a team of PhD economists, statisticians, and developers focused on optimizing cloud infrastructure for next-generation Cloud & AI technologies.

Blending AI, economics, and strategy, Sajay specializes in hybrid modeling that combines modern machine learning with classical econometrics. With an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and experience at BCG and Microsoft, he is passionate about mentoring and building scalable, high-impact AI & ML solutions.