Agenda

Aamir Paul leads North America Operations and is a member of the Global Executive Committee for Schneider Electric. In this role, he leads all operations from strategy to execution for Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the United States — delivering best-in-class solutions for partners and end-users across the Energy Management and Industrial Automation businesses. Prior to this role, Aamir served three years leading commercial operations as the U.S. Country President. He also led Business Operations and the U.S. National Sales team since joining the company in 2013. Before arriving at Schneider Electric, Aamir spent over a decade at Dell, where he held several key roles of increasing responsibility in North America and Europe. He served as Dell’s Senior Vice President of Server Solutions, leading the development and execution of the company’s go-to-market strategy for all key markets and customer segments worldwide. He also had global sales responsibility for Data Center Solutions (DCS) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), focusing on the top 100 customer relationships. Earlier in his career, Aamir worked as a Process Engineer at AlliedSignal (now a part of Honeywell). He holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL., and completed advanced management studies at the University of Chicago Booth and INSEAD. Aamir serves as a board member for USG, Enable, and the Executives’ Club of Chicago. Aamir and his family live in Chicago, and he enjoys amateur photography and travel.

Bart Schwartz is a B2B go-to-market transformation expert with 30 years of experience helping product-oriented companies tackle complex challenges; specifically in channel programs, pricing and sales effectiveness. He spent the first decade of his career honing his skills in the customer strategy practice of a Big Five consultancy before launching Schwartz Consulting in 2004. Throughout his career, Mr. Schwartz has worked with a diverse range of companies, helping them refine their go-to-market strategies, optimize sales processes, and develop effective pricing and product strategies and has published numerous articles on these topics. Mr. Schwartz holds a B.S. in computer science and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, where he developed a strong foundation in both technical problem-solving and strategic business management. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by product companies, Mr. Schwartz is committed to helping his clients gain a competitive edge through data-driven, results-oriented solutions that align marketing and sales efforts across their organizations.

Dirk Beveridge is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of UnleashWD, the premier design, strategy, and innovation firm in wholesale distribution. With his one-of-a-kind perspective on the future of wholesale distribution, Dirk has been leading major change for over 35 years to advance growth, relevance, and transformation. Over the past four summers Dirk produced the We Supply America tour to champion the noble calling of distribution. Empowering others to thrive is at the core of what he does. He envisions a world where distributors thrive with every professional throughout distribution thriving. He and his team have set out to democratize the personal and professional development for the 6 million professionals throughout wholesale distribution. In addition to being the founder of UnleashWD, Dirk has consulted with industry leaders such as Graybar, Berlin Packaging, Winsupply, and many more. He also leads strategic initiatives for associations and buying groups such as the National Association of Electrical Distributors, American Supply Association, SEFA, IMARK, and others.

Jennifer Murphy is the fifth generation President and CEO of NetPlus Alliance, a buying group for industrial and construction supplies distributors and manufacturers based in Lockport, New York. NetPlus is a family-owned business that began in 1885 and evolved from a full-line industrial distributorship to the buying group that it is today. Jennifer grew up in Lockport, NY. In 1992 she graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with major concentrations in marketing and management. Her career started in Cambridge, Massachusetts at EF Education, a cultural exchange company where she worked in sales, marketing and led the customer loyalty program. After starting her family, Jennifer and her husband Tom moved back to Lockport, and while raising her three young children, she started working at NetPlus Alliance. Jennifer started with NetPlus in 2006 as the Director of Marketing, and worked in several roles, including VP of Marketing and COO. In 2012, she graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Management Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) program, and became the President in 2013. Jennifer has built a team and a culture at NetPlus Alliance that is focused on building relationships, education and training, marketing, business resources and growth opportunities for the long-term success of NetPlus distributor and manufacturer partners. NetPlus Alliance has had significant growth since Jennifer became president. Since 2013 the total purchases by NetPlus distributors and suppliers has grown 265% under her leadership. In 2023 Jennifer became the sole owner of NetPlus Alliance. Jennifer currently serves on the Greater Lockport Development Corporation board of directors as vice chair, is a volunteer mentor with the Industrial Supply Association and is an active supporter of DeSales Catholic School and the Lockport Locks Heritage Commission. Under Jennifer’s leadership NetPlus Alliance was honored with the Family Business Award in 2020 by Buffalo Business First. This program honors multi-generational family businesses in Western New York for overall excellence, innovation, ethics, philanthropy, and contributions to the strength of the WNY region. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 NetPlus Alliance was named as a finalist in the University at Buffalo’s Fast 46 Competition, and a Top Private Company in 2024 by Buffalo Business First. Jennifer lives in Lockport, NY with her husband Tom. She has three grown children Elaina, Sam, and Henry.

Katie Poehling Seymour is CEO and president of First Supply. Poehling Seymour represents the fifth-generation of Poehling family leadership at the 127-year-old company. First Supply is headquartered in La Crosse and Madison, WI with 53 facilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Michigan serving numerous channels including plumbing, HVAC, PVF, industrial, waterworks, kitchen & bath and lighting. First Supply was recognized as a Top Workplace in 2024 and received two Top Workplace Culture Excellence awards for Employee Well-Being and as a Woman-Led Company. Poehling Seymour has held a number of industry leadership roles. She served at the 2023 President of the American Supply Association, the 2024 chairwoman and was named the American Supply Association Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year in 2020. Poehling Seymour has recently been recognized as a BizTimes’ Wisconsin’s 275 Most Influential Business Leaders, a Family Business Magazine 2024 CEO to Watch, and as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. Poehling Seymour served as the American Heart Association of Southeastern Wisconsin’s Go Red for Women Movement Campaign Chair for 2024. In 2025, Katie is proud to be recognized as a Titan 100 award recipient and to serve on the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributer’s and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Boards.

Amelia Kittson is a third-generation owner and President of KIE Supply Corporation, where she has been a driving force in the company for 15 years. Started by her grandfather in 1955, KIE Supply is a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, irrigation, and electrical supplies in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout her tenure, Amelia has held diverse roles within the organization, gaining comprehensive insight into its operations and guiding its continued success. Amelia earned her MBA with a specialization in Supply Chain Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, where she was awarded the prestigious Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship and a full ride scholarship. While in Wisconsin, Amelia also earned Graduate Certificates in Entrepreneurship and Business Analytics. She holds undergraduate degrees in Business and Music from Washington State University. Amelia serves as a board member of several industry and local non-profit organizations, including Luxury Products Group LLC (a division of IMARK Plumbing Group), where she routinely evaluates and negotiates vendor rebate programs to best service the needs of the collective of independent showrooms and wholesalers across North America. Amelia’s leadership and vision continue to inspire those around her as she steers KIE Supply toward continued success. She is a passionate advocate for programs that support independent businesses, recognizing their vital role in fostering strong communities and local economies. Amelia lives in Richland, Washington with her husband and two cats.

Penny Pritzker is the founder and Chairman of PSP Partners and its affiliates, Pritzker Realty Group, PSP Capital, and PSP Growth. From June 2013 through January 2017, she served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration. Ms. Pritzker is an entrepreneur, civic leader, and philanthropist, with more than 30 years of experience in numerous industries. In addition to her work at PSP Partners, Ms. Pritzker launched a number of other businesses over the course of her career, which included founding Vi Senior Living (formerly known as Classic Residence by Hyatt), and co-founding The Parking Spot, Artemis Real Estate Partners, and Inspired Capital Partners. Ms. Pritzker is a member of the boards of Microsoft Corporation, DEPT and Icertis. She is also the former executive chairman of the board of TransUnion and is a past board member of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Marmon Group, and LaSalle Bank Corporation. In July of 2022, Ms. Pritzker was elected as the Senior Fellow (chair) of the Harvard Corporation and is the first woman to hold the position. In addition to those roles, Ms. Pritzker is a member of the Aspen Strategy Group and Aspen Economic Strategy Group, member of the Obama Foundation Board and co-chair of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Advisory Council. Ms. Pritzker previously served as President Biden’s Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, chairman of the board of trustees of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and cofounder and board chair of Chicago-based civic-tech organization P33. She also was formerly a member of the board of the Council on Foreign Relations, the board of trustees of Stanford University, the Harvard University Board of Overseers and founded Skills for America’s Future. Ms. Pritzker also served on President Biden’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, and his Economic Recovery Advisory Board. Ms. Pritzker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor and Masters of Business Administration from Stanford University. Ms. Pritzker and her husband, Dr. Bryan Traubert, co-founded the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation that works to foster increased economic opportunity for Chicago’s families. To learn more about the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, visit www.ptfound.org.

Juan is a seasoned executive with a specialization in Commercial Strategy. His extensive global and regional experience equips him to identify best practices and adapt them seamlessly to diverse business contexts. Having worked in sectors such as FMCG, Pharma, and Construction, he has successfully driven commercial success and revenue growth. As a strong collaborator and strategic leader, Juan excels at translating data-driven insights into actionable strategies. He is adept at aligning cross-functional teams to maximize profitability. With a proven track record in optimizing pricing, managing trade spend, and enhancing financial performance, he enables organizations across various industries to achieve sustainable, long-term growth.

Laurent is a seasoned executive specializing in Commercial Strategy, Pricing, and Revenue Growth Management. With 20 years of experience across Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America, he brings a global mindset and a unique ability to design and implement growth frameworks across diverse markets and industries. He has held senior leadership roles in Shanghai, Panama, and Amsterdam for Royal Philips Electronics, leading complex commercial initiatives and cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Laurent excels at building go-to-market strategies, optimizing pricing, and aligning teams for performance. His work consistently delivers measurable business outcomes, including the implementation of a new Commercial Policy and Pricing Framework for B2C in Greater China and Healthcare in Latin America, resulting in up to 2% year-over-year EBIT improvement.

Jon Scofield is adept at driving growth and efficiency for procurement organizations and currently leads HSM's Technology and Business Intelligence functions. Jon oversees a talented team of supply chain, technology and strategy experts to improve top-line revenue position while driving cost efficiencies. He has more than 20 years of experience in strategy and consulting leadership.

Andrew Butt is CEO of Enable, a SaaS solution he co-founded and bootstrapped in the UK that helps manufacturers, distributors and retailers to manage their B2B rebates collaboratively. Andrew moved to Silicon Valley in 2020 and since then has raised $156M in Series A, B and C funding and scaled the company from 80 to 500 employees. Prior to Enable, Andrew was co-founder and director of multiple tech businesses and served on the Board of Directors for several companies and non-profits. His other passions include helicopter flying and classic cars. He currently resides in San Francisco with his wife and two dogs.