As artificial intelligence, advanced negotiation strategies, shifting trade policies, rising tariffs, and financial pressures reshape the global landscape, the role of the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) has never been more complex—or more critical. This thought leadership panel brings together leading voices from industry and academia to explore how AI, predictive insights, data-driven negotiation, and financial considerations are transforming procurement, decision-making, and enterprise strategy. Featuring Scott Chepow (The Gap Partnership), Kate Denissova (The Hackett Group), Kevin Farjallah (Plug and Play), and Thomas Maher, former SVP at Dell and Director of ASU’s Supply Chain Executive Consortium, the discussion will uncover how leaders are rethinking procurement strategies, negotiation frameworks, supplier relationships, financial planning, and risk management in a volatile global environment.

Panelists:
- The Gap Partnership - Scott Chepow, Partner
- The Hackett Group - Kate Denissova, Sr. Director Procurement & P2P Executive Advisor
- Plug and Play - Kevin Farjallah, Director
- ASU- Thomas Maher, Director of ASU's Supply Chain Executive Consortium (SCEC) + Former SVP, Dell
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM