North American Supply Chain Executive Summit

Tim Cooper serves as Senior Vice President at Walmart Inc., where he leads the company’s Grocery Distribution network—the largest in the United States. In this role, he oversees the distribution strategy and operations supporting Walmart’s expansive food business, while also managing reusable assets, imports, consolidation, and offshore operations. His leadership ensures the reliable, efficient movement of goods at an unprecedented national scale.

Over his distinguished career at Walmart, Tim has held several senior leadership roles, including Divisional Vice President and Distribution Center General Manager, along with numerous positions across logistics and transportation operations. Across every assignment, he has delivered high performance and consistent results grounded in values-based leadership.

Tim’s influence extends beyond operations. He has served on Walmart’s President’s Inclusion Council, participated in the Criminal Justice Shared Value Network, and acted as executive sponsor for multiple mentor circles—reflecting his deep commitment to inclusion, mentorship, and community impact. Among his many professional honors, he was recognized by Savoy magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.

Prior to joining Walmart, Tim served for ten years as a United States Army Officer. A helicopter pilot and decorated combat veteran, he completed assignments in Europe, the Middle East, and multiple duty stations across the United States—experiences that shaped his disciplined, mission-focused leadership style.

Tim is also an active community leader, having served as a director or trustee for organizations including the Regional United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee, Meals on Wheels, Mary Martha Outreach, and the Orange County (CA) Food Bank. He has served in numerous leadership capacities within his local churches.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampton University, two Master of Science degrees from the University of Central Missouri, and a Master’s Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.

Tim resides in Northwest Arkansas with his wife, DeLisa. He is a proud father and grandfather.

Chris Nielsen is executive vice president of supply chain, chief supply chain officer and chief quality officer for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).

In his role, Nielsen oversees all supply chain operations, including: purchasing, logistics, quality, integrated planning and control, innovation and strategy, service parts and accessories, and the Toyota Production System development groups.

Previously, Nielsen served as senior vice president of human resources, corporate strategy, and purchasing for Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) located in Erlanger, Kentucky. During his tenure, Nielsen’s leadership was pivotal in the “One Toyota” Headquarters initiative resulting in a successful merger of two Toyota affiliates with distinct cultures that operated separately for over 30 years. Prior to that assignment, Nielsen was president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, a vehicle assembly plant located in San Antonio, Texas. From 2003 to 2006, Nielsen served as project leader responsible for the overall design and construction of TMMTX, a $1.2 Billion project.

Nielsen joined Toyota in 1987 as a buyer at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant and progressed through a series of positions including vice president of purchasing where he was responsible for overseeing over $30 Billion in parts and materials procurement.

He was the first American to participate in the management expatriation program, a year-long management development assignment with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan in 1999.

Nielsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute), and an Executive Education Certificate from The Wharton School of Business. He is a member of the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S. Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Toyota Motor North America Audit Committee.

Nielsen is also a member of the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors (Executive Committee), Manufacturing Institute Board of Directors, Dallas Regional Chamber, Board of Directors(Executive Committee, 2019 Chair – Largest Regional Chamber in the United States), Dallas Citizens Council Board of Directors, and Texas 2036 Donor Advisory Council.

Rahquel is a Supply Chain executive with over three decades of experience, known for driving transformative results through consumer-centric innovation. Currently, she serves as L’Oréal’s North America Chief Transformation Officer, where she oversees a vast portfolio of tech-enabled, scaled productivity and digital omni-commerce initiatives. Rahquel’s impressive career includes 20+ years at P&G and international leadership roles across Western Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Joining L’Oréal USA in 2016, she rose to become Chief Operations Officer for North America, spearheading growth throughout the pandemic and transforming L’Oréal’s Supply Chain into a powerhouse, delivering record results and market leadership. Beyond her corporate role, she co-founded @KeepYourKookee, a mother-daughter podcast that elevates intergenerational conversations about relationships and womanhood. Rahquel also serves on the Board of MSC Industrial Supply and is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, underscoring her commitment to fostering an inclusive and vibrant corporate culture. She holds a degree from the University of Michigan and honorary degrees from MIT, Harvard, and CEDEP Business School.

Roberto Canevari is Executive Vice President, Chief Value Chain Officer, overseeing the end-to-end
Global Supply Chain, including global Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Planning, Supplier Management,
Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and all Global Region and Brand Value Chains across all
channels.

As a seasoned global supply chain expert and member of the company’s Executive Team, Mr.
Canevari drives innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth through the
development of end-to-end strategies that exceed global customer expectations. He partners closely
with R&D to ensure supply chain capabilities support and scale alongside product innovation. Mr.
Canevari strengthens supplier relationships and evolves sourcing models with a focus on safety,
sustainability, and delivering high-quality, luxurious products.

Prior to joining The Este e Lauder Companies, Mr. Canevari served as Executive Vice President of
Supply Chain, Europe at Unilever PLC. Mr. Canevari has also held senior leadership roles at
Burberry, Carrefour, Nestle , and Reckitt Benckiser, managing large-scale operations and teams
across food, home, and personal care categories.