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.

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.

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.

Kai Hypko
Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Plantronics

Kai has over 17 years of experience in Hi-tech, OEM and Retail environment. Mr. Hypko is considered a catalyst and change agent, with extensive global leadership experience in supply chain management. Currently the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain Systems at Plantronics Inc., he is responsible for the design and implementation of Oracle’s Advanced Planning & Scheduling Suite.

Wes Olson brings more than 28 years of manufacturing, engineering, International General Management and Management Consulting experience as Cisco’s Director – US Enterprise Manufacturing Vertical Sales. In this role, Mr. Olson is responsible to drive US Enterprise Solution Sales for Cisco’s business with enterprise manufacturing companies. Integral to Cisco’s strategy for manufacturing customers is the integration of solutions that produce real-time visibility and context-rich collaboration for Continuous Innovation, Supply Chain Agility, Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy across the manufacturing value chain.

Prior to joining Cisco, Mr. Olson worked at the Tompkins PLC Company, contributing to both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability as he advanced through several business units with increasing leadership and General Management responsibilities. Mr. Olson spent 4 years in India creating a new division for hydraulic assemblies in the fast moving heavy equipment industry in the late 90’s. Mr. Olson is one of the original patent holders for rubber tracks in the agricultural industry and he is a Six Sigma Blackbelt. His experience includes product & equipment design, plant design and construction, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, and General Management. Mr. Olson has been with Cisco for 9 years and worked in Singapore as a Management Consultant to the SE Asian Manufacturing arena for Cisco’s IBSG Consulting team.

Mr. Olson earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and holds a Master’s in International Management from Thunderbird University.

Russ Pearlman
Principal, Media & Entertainment Group, Capgemini

Mr. Pearlman has over 15 years of experience in strategic and technology consulting and is the lead for Capgemini’s Digital Content Services (DCS) service line which includes digital material management, intellectual property management, customer experience, digital insights and digital monetization. Additionally, he provides delivery executive leadership with high-profile client companies to achieve world-class results. He has hands-on experience directing teams of over 100 through full project lifecycles – from solution definition through final delivery.

His past experience includes digital supply chain design and implementation, retail e-commerce and distribution, service oriented architecture, enterprise integration and portals using Web 2.0. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in enterprise architecture planning and realization.

Prior to joining Capgemini, Mr. Pearlman served as Interim CTO at Toyota Motor Sales, Enterprise Services, CTO at Koios Works (an entertainment development organization), Senior Manager at Hitachi Consulting and Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting. He earned his Master’s degree in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis. He also serves as adjunct faculty at the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Devendra has been the president and COO of such companies as, LIVE Entertainment, VCL-Carolco, Lieberman Enterprises, Technicolor Worldwide Media and Distribution, Strawberries Records and Tapes, International Multifoods, Stan lee Media, etc.

At RCA Records, as the Vice President of Worldwide Manufacturing and Distribution, he implemented the revolutionary Hits and Catalog distribution, which became the hallmark of the industry. As president of worldwide new media and distribution services at Technicolor, Mishra strategically developed and launched Technicolor Entertainment Services and also engineered and put into production its first optical media manufacturing facility.

A professor of Decision Sciences at Pepperdine University, he is recognized as an eminent thinker and practitioner of supply chain management.

At Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Don works on new format R&D and deployment. His department is also extensively involved in developing software tools used in the entertainment industry such as Blu-print(tm)

Before joining Sony Pictures in 1995, Don worked at Sony Electronics as a field engineer for professional audio products

Steve has responsibility for marketing and positioning the entire GXS product line ranging from B2B e-commerce outsourcing solutions to software-as-a-service supply chain applications. In addition, Steve leads the strategy and marketing for GXS’ vertical industry programs.

In the retail sector, Steve has spearheaded marketing efforts for GXS’ data synchronization services. In the high tech sector, he has driven programs to target the fast growing Chinese market with B2B e-commerce solutions. Most recently, Steve led the development of GXS financial services strategy, launching several solutions for supply chain finance and cash management.

Steve maintains a popular blog entitled EDInomics (http://blogs.gxs.com/keifers) in which he discusses news, trends and strategies for B2B e-Commerce.