Ron Lund

January 6, 2010 · Posted in Speaker Bios · Comment

Ron_Lund Ron Lund
Chief Executive Officer, SilkRoute Global

SilkRoute Global, Inc., is a supply chain software solutions provider based in Troy, Michigan. Ron’s current efforts are centered around the deployment of SilkRoute’s sophisticated supply chain software infrastructure in support of their “Any Source to Any Shelf” mission. Prior to founding SilkRoute, Mr. Lund spent more than a decade working in the retail home entertainment industry. During this period, he held positions including Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Development & Corporate Strategy for a leading North American home entertainment category manager.

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Jim Bottoms

January 6, 2010 · Posted in Speaker Bios · Comment

Jim_Bottoms Jim Bottoms
Managing Director Corporate Development, Futuresource Consulting

Jim has been involved in forward-looking research and analysis in the global consumer electronics and home
entertainment industry sectors for close to 30 years and is an acknowledged expert in projecting new technology uptake.

In 1987 he co-founded Understanding & Solutions, which went on to become one of the most respected firm of industry analysts in its field, with a blue chip client base from around the world. The company merged with Decision Tree Consulting In June 2008 to form Futuresource Consulting, in order to offer an enhanced range of services.

At the heart of the Futuresource analysis is an in-depth understanding of the content, communications, storage, broadcast, computing, mobile and consumer electronics sectors, all of which the company tracks right throughout the supply chain, from components and content creation through to retail sales and end consumer usage patterns.

Through this work, and its regular consumer research activities, Jim has developed a close understanding of
consumer wants and needs and, in particular, focuses on how these vary across world markets and within the
different demographic and lifestyle segments.

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Leo Lin

January 3, 2010 · Posted in Speaker Bios · Comment

Lin_Leo Leo Lin
Vice President of Finance and Corporate Strategy, Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Executive Committee of Monster Cable Products, Inc.

Mr. Lin’s responsibilities include overall management of the finance and accounting functions, formulating long-range corporate strategic plans, optimizing organizational and operational structures, setting sales and financial goals, analyzing and measuring performance, as well as evaluating new product and new market development opportunities. Mr. Lin is also the key executive in charge of Monster’s international business, which covers various aspects of distribution, finance, tax, strategic sourcing, and business development strategies.

Mr. Lin has been with Monster Cable for over 16 years and has worked up the ranks during his tenure at Monster. He has held key management positions in various areas in the Company, running important functions such as sales and financial analysis, financial and strategic planning, banking relationship, risk management, facilities, Asia supplier relationships and international operations. Prior to being appointed to the current position, Mr. Lin was Director of Finance & Planning for Monster Cable. Prior to joining Monster, Mr. Lin had worked in China for multinational companies in the fields of international shipping and logistics, as well as import and export.

Mr. Lin holds an M.B.A. degree in Finance & International Business from the University of San Francisco, and a B.A. degree in English and Maritime Business from Shanghai Maritime University.

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