Speakers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ms. Fisher has served as the Company’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President Supply Chain since 2017. Reporting to the CEO, she is responsible for all aspects of the company’s Supply Chain and Information Technology, including strategies, policies, programs and business transformations leading to improved financial results and new customer experiences.

Prior to joining Reynolds Consumer Products, Ms. Fisher served as Vice President and Head of Global Business Services for Kraft Heinz. During her 22 years at Kraft Heinz, she held many global and regional roles in Information Technology and Supply Chain, including Head of Global IT and Senior Director Supply Chain Transformation.

Rita led large organizations through major acquisitions, several divestitures, a split of $50 billion company, an acquisition of Kraft Foods by 3G/Heinz, and most recently an IPO of Reynolds Consumer Products.

Ms. Fisher was a member of the Board of Directors of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. from 2023 to 2025. Ms. Fisher earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an M.S. in Computer Science from DePaul University.

Joshua Dolan is the Senior Vice President, Demand Chain for 7-Eleven, Inc. In his role, he is responsible for expanding and optimizing 7-Eleven’s enterprise-wide logistics capabilities and improving execution.

Joshua joined 7-Eleven in 2025 and brings an extensive background in global supply chain and logistics leadership to 7-Eleven. Prior to joining 7-Eleven, Joshua served as President of the Consumer Products Division of GXO Logistics and as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Global Logistics for Cardinal Health. He has also held senior supply chain roles with Amazon, Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Joshua earned his Master of Business Administration from Penn State University and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and Bridgewater State University.

Hank Sheller is the Strategic Sourcing Manager at D’Addario & Co., Inc., where he has led global strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives since 2016. He brings 25 years of experience across international procurement, manufacturing services, and supply chain cost and risk mitigation. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Hank is certified as a court interpreter for the New York State court system. He holds a BA in East Asian Studies from Queens College and an MBA in International Business and Entrepreneurship from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, both part of the City University of New York.

Vince Cappello serves as the Director of the Logistics Management Division (LMD) and is the NASA Functional Lead and Senior Executive for Logistics, Supply Chain and Product Support Management. He has been with NASA since 2021, previously serving as the LMD Deputy Director before his appointment as Director.

Before joining NASA, Vince served as the Branch Chief for the General Services Administration’s Office of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement National Accounts Management Program, where he provided leadership and oversight to agency National Account Managers. Prior to his tenure at GSA, he worked at the Pentagon as the Director of Acquisition Logistics Policy and Information Technology (IT) Advocacy within the Department of the Navy’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Expeditionary and Logistics (DASN (E&LM)) Office. In this role, he advised ASN-RDA on acquisition and sustainment policy and oversaw logistics business process advocacy to support digital modernization. Vince also served as the Naval Air Systems Command Tactical Maintenance and Product Lifecycle Management Commodity Line Program Manager. His other assignments included roles as the Product Support Manager for PMA-281 Strike Planning and Execution Systems, supporting the Navy’s mission planning capabilities and Tomahawk Weapons System, and a logistics manager for PMA-271 E-6 Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office.

A native of the Philadelphia, PA area, Vince served ten years active and reserve duty in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman, Information Systems Technician, and Naval Aircrewman aboard E-6B Mercury (TACAMO), C-9, C-20, and C-130 aircraft. Vince holds a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a master’s degree in public administration from Villanova University, and a master’s degree in national resource strategy from the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School. He has been a member of the Senior Executive Service since 2023

Arun joined Delta Faucet Company in 2021 and brings global experience in the U.S., India, China, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico to his role as senior vice president, supply chain & service. He is responsible for leading our global manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service activities and creating an environment that supports high[1]performance individuals and teams. Prior to joining the Company, Arun held leadership positions at Colfax Corporation (a Danaher Company), Amazon.com, and Cummins. He studied in India for his bachelor’s degree in engineering and a postgraduate diploma in management, finance, and operations. He also holds an MBA in finance and supply chain from Michigan State University.