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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CLAUDIO ABBATE

CLAUDIO ABBATE

Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs

MSC Group
John Landry

John Landry

Assistant Port Director – Area Port of Houston/Galveston

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Kate Jostworth

Kate Jostworth

Head of Growth Enablement

Maersk
Taylor Dickerson

Taylor Dickerson

VP, Project Management Office & ESG Leader

Kirby Corp
Richard Heath

Richard Heath

President & CEO, USA

Talke USA, Inc.
Captain Keith M. Donohue

Captain Keith M. Donohue

Sector Commander

US Coast Guard
Adrián González

Adrián González

President / Licensed Customs Broker

Global Alliance Solutions LLC.
Philippe Beaujean

Philippe Beaujean

International Business Development

Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Cyril Varghese

Cyril Varghese

Global Logistics Director

Fluor Corporation
David Hudson

David Hudson

President - Industrial

Hanover Company
Donna Lemm

Donna Lemm

Chief Commercial Officer

IMC Logistics
Nick Fafoutis

Nick Fafoutis

Chief Commercial Officer

CMA CGM
Zeina El-Azzi

Zeina El-Azzi

Founder & CEO

Gage Zero
Peter Svensson

Peter Svensson

Senior Vice President

CLIPPER AMERICAS, INC.
José Luis Vidal

José Luis Vidal

Chairman of the Board

WV Logistics & Services
Clyde Drexler

Clyde Drexler

Hall of Fame Basketball Legend

Annabell Vidal

Annabell Vidal

President

dVida
Justin Tunnell

Justin Tunnell

SIOR, Principal

Lee & Associates
Faith C. Dennison

Faith C. Dennison

Vice President - Head of Lead Logistic

Maersk
Craig Starnes

Craig Starnes

Vice President of Logistics

Four Hands
Matthew Zahand

Matthew Zahand

Sr. Manager - Manufacturing Effectiveness

SABIC
Alex Buck

Alex Buck

Group President of Supply Chain Solutions

Quantix
Captain Clint Winegar

Captain Clint Winegar

Presiding Officer

Houston Pilots
Vincent DiCosimo

Vincent DiCosimo

Senior Vice President Government Affairs

Targa Resources
Michael Britton

Michael Britton

Head of North America Ocean Products

Maersk
Michael Shaffner

Michael Shaffner

Director of Container Terminal Operations

Port Houston
Daniel Hackett

Daniel Hackett

Partner

AICP
Hackett Associates
Shay Downing

Shay Downing

Founder

JS&J Solutions
Brett Mears

Brett Mears

President

Palmer Logistics
Terry Glass

Terry Glass

Vice President - Polymers

Argus
Darryl Cline

Darryl Cline

Sr. Manager of International Logistics & Warehouse

FBD Partnership
Kenneth Sine

Kenneth Sine

Head of Global Procurement

Wayfair
Chris Borzani

Chris Borzani

International Logistics and Customs Compliance Manager

Igloo
Shenna Bennett

Shenna Bennett

Global Supply Chain Logistics Director

Dow
Patrick Jankowski

Patrick Jankowski

Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Research

Greater Houston Partnership
Vince Yokom

Vince Yokom

Executive Director

Waller County Economic Development Partnership
Carl Bentzel

Carl Bentzel

Commissioner

Federal Maritime Commission
Lori Brownell

Lori Brownell

Chief Channel Infrastructure Officer

Port Houston
Eloy Cortez

Eloy Cortez

International Vice President and South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Representative

ILA
John Hark

John Hark

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

Bertling Logistics Inc.
Shaun Leone

Shaun Leone

President / CEO

Sunburst Truck Lines, Inc.
Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales

Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales

Administrator

Panama Canal Authority
J.J. Plunket

J.J. Plunket

Chief Operating Officer/Port Agent

Houston Pilots
Jonathan Gold

Jonathan Gold

Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy

National Retail Federation
Ryan Mariacher

Ryan Mariacher

Chief Port Operations Officer

Port Houston
John Moseley

John Moseley

Chief Commercial Officer

Rich Byrnes

Rich Byrnes

Chief Port Infrastructure Officer

Port Houston