HIMC 2024 Speakers

Discover an impressive lineup of leading voices and top thought leaders from the maritime industry. Our distinguished roster of expert speakers are eager to share their insights and expertise on key issues and trends, providing valuable information to help you navigate the complex landscape of the maritime industry.

Get inspired, informed, and empowered by our diverse range of experienced speakers who represent some of the best minds and brightest talent in the field. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the industry’s top influencers and learn from their invaluable knowledge and experience.

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Special Thanks to our Advisory Committee Members

Will Connell
President, Gulf Region
IMC

Eloy Cortez
International Vice President and South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Representative
ILA

Shay Downing
Founder
JS&J Solutions

Anthony Fullbrook
President
OEC Group

John Hark
Director of Chartering
North America Bertling Logistics &
Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University

Shaun Leone
President/CEO
Sunburst Truck Lines, Inc.

Dave Morgan
President and CEO
Cooper/Ports America

Giancarlo Morgera
Executive VP of Export Liner Services
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.

John Moseley
Chief Commercial Officer
Port Houston

J.J. Plunkett
Chief Operating Officer/Port Agent
Houston Pilots

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CLAUDIO ABBATE

Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs

John Landry

Assistant Port Director – Area Port of Houston/Galveston

Kate Jostworth

Head of Growth Enablement

Taylor Dickerson

VP, Project Management Office & ESG Leader

Richard Heath

President & CEO, USA

Captain Keith M. Donohue

Sector Commander

Adrián González

President / Licensed Customs Broker

Philippe Beaujean

International Business Development

Cyril Varghese

Global Logistics Director

David Hudson

President - Industrial

Donna Lemm

Chief Commercial Officer

Nick Fafoutis

Chief Commercial Officer

Zeina El-Azzi

Founder & CEO

Peter Svensson

Senior Vice President

José Luis Vidal

Chairman of the Board

Clyde Drexler

Hall of Fame Basketball Legend

Annabell Vidal

President

Justin Tunnell

SIOR, Principal

Faith C. Dennison

Vice President - Head of Lead Logistic

Craig Starnes

Vice President of Logistics

Matthew Zahand

Sr. Manager - Manufacturing Effectiveness

Alex Buck

Group President of Supply Chain Solutions

Captain Clint Winegar

Presiding Officer

Vincent DiCosimo

Senior Vice President Government Affairs

Michael Britton

Head of North America Ocean Products

John Moseley

Chief Commercial Officer

Michael Shaffner

Director of Container Terminal Operations

Daniel Hackett

Partner

Shay Downing

Founder

Brett Mears

President

Terry Glass

Vice President - Polymers

Darryl Cline

Sr. Manager of International Logistics & Warehouse

Kenneth Sine

Head of Global Procurement

Chris Borzani

International Logistics and Customs Compliance Manager

Shenna Bennett

Global Supply Chain Logistics Director

Patrick Jankowski

Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Research