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With more than 18 years of equity research experience, Poonam covers leading e-commerce and athleisure brands at Bloomberg Intelligence including Amazon.com, Wayfair, eBay, Etsy, ThredUp, Poshmark, Rent the Runway, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, VF Corp and Lululemon. She frequently appears as a guest on TV and radio outlets worldwide where she discusses her research and industry insights. Ms. Goyal started her career following Steel and Service Center companies at Goldman Sachs Investment Research Group and then transitioned over to Retail.
Scot Case is vice president of corporate social responsibility and sustainability at NRF. He leads NRF’s Sustainability Council and supports retailer efforts to use their businesses to make the world a better place for everyone.
Case has focused on the intersection of business, environmental and social concerns since the mid-1990s. With strategic leadership experience in the retail, quick-service restaurant, manufacturing and nonprofit sectors, he provides a system-wide perspective that helps NRF members thrive in a rapidly changing future.
Technical leader in packaging R&D with 18 years experience in the Food industry. Idea champion who leverages expertise in packaging materials and new technologies to deliver cost reductions, quality improvements and fuel growth pipelines. Led effectively cross functional, global and external projects and teams. Ability to identify packaging development opportunities to deliver top and bottom line growth across the supply chain.
Thaxton Lipscomb is a Packaging and Supply Chain Expert, specializing in strategies which leverage the Total Systems Approach to optimize business solutions. He is a Certified Packaging Professional, Project Management Professional, Certified Scrum Master, and Packaging Dynamics Professional with experience and passions around Supply Chain and Research & Engineering Functions. Thaxton services business to business, club, retail and e-commerce marketing channels with work spanning global brands across Fortune 500 Companies as well as various start-up ventures. Thaxton received his Bachelor’s in Packaging Science from Clemson University and Master’s in Logistics Engineering from Florida International University.
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Dave Sandello is a seasoned leader in the Brand Protection space with extensive experience leading teams and navigating authentication challenges. With a keen understanding of the issues brands encounter daily, he offers a unique perspective on combatting illicit activity.
In his new role leading our U.S. Division, Dave will spearhead efforts to expand our global presence and establish a U.S.-based team and headquarters. With a proven 15-year track record spanning multiple verticals, he serves as a trusted leader ensuring the ability for brands to safeguard their products and supply chains
Alicemarie Geoffrion is President of Packaging for DHL Supply Chain in North America, where she is responsible for DHL’s end-to-end packaging operations to drive innovations, create efficiencies, and realize savings for our customers. Alicemarie is also a member of the DHL Supply Chain North America Board.
Before stepping into her current role, Alicemarie worked in DHL’s Strategy group as well as served as Head of Global Solutions for DHL’s former Williams Lea Tag division. Prior to joining DHL, Alicemarie held positions at Cap Gemini Consulting and she was Vice President of eCommerce/Business Solution for IMS, an Omnicom Group company.
Alicemarie earned both a bachelor’s degree in Management Science and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
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Liza Antolick is a Key Account Manager for CMC Packaging Automation - North America, a division of CMC Spa, Città di Castello, Italy. She is an expert in the packaging industry with over 25 years of experience in corrugated protective packaging and point of purchase displays. Liza is an experienced designer, packaging engineer, sales consultant, and automation specialist. Her passion and specialty are sustainable end-of-line solutioning. Focusing on right sized, eco-friendly solutions that provide exceptional product protection and high-end customer experiences while promoting brand awareness and customization. Liza is an avid sports enthusiast who lives in Northeast Pennsylvania and is Mom to 3 college students and 4 dogs.
Maurizio Carano joined WestRock in 2022 as the Director of Marketing with oversight on corrugated automation, e-commerce, and the broader corrugated portfolio. Before joining WestRock, during the past 20 years, Maurizio held various Marketing roles with global packaging companies including; Tetra Pak, Avery Dennison, Klockner Pentaplast and Robopac. Maurizio holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, and a Master's in Marketing, Sales and International Trade.
Tania's experience in packaging manufacturing, marketing and innovation spans nearly 20 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from Hautes Études Commercials (HEC) in Montreal, with focus in marketing management. Ambitious and determined, Tania is successful at discovering new customer insights, and developing sustainable solutions that fulfill unmet market needs. She's passionate about the circular economy and thrives on identifying innovative & sustainable ways to redesign e-commerce packaging.
