Descartes Evolution 2019 Agenda Preview
The Descartes Evolution 2019 Agenda Preview is now available! Click here (1 MB PDF) for more info on the 80+ conference sessions designed to offer better insight into Descartes solutions, the successful strategies and tactics of customers, and the best-practices that produce meaningful results.
The C.H. Robinson Keynote Address!
We are thrilled to announce that our keynote address will be delivered by Andrew C. Clarke, Chief Financial Officer at C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Andrew will highlight some of C.H. Robinson’s strategies for success in a quickly changing business and consumer landscape.
Andrew C. Clarke was named chief financial officer of C.H. Robinson in June 2015. Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson is one of the world's largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers, with 2017 gross revenues of $15.0 billion and over 15,000 employees around the globe. Robinson provides freight transportation and logistics, outsource solutions, produce sourcing and information services to over 120,000 customers through a global network of 270 offices. Andy previously served as president and chief executive officer of Panther Expedited Services, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Best Corporation; chief financial officer of Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD); and in investment banking and corporate finance roles. Andy currently serves on the board of Element Fleet Management Corp (TSX:EFN). He previously served on the board of directors for Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT), Pacer International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACR), and Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Washington University in Missouri, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Also, register now to attend the Executive Forum! Offered now for the third consecutive year, the Executive Forum was created to help senior leaders within Descartes’ customer and partner base gain deeper insight into the macroeconomic, political, investment and technological changes shaping the logistics and supply chains for the coming years.
Executive Forum sessions take place on Tuesday, March 26:
- Session #1: Transforming the Customer Experience: C-Suite Perspective
- Session #2: Geo-politics and Global Trade: Business Impact and Management Strategies
- Session #3: Supply Chain Technology Trends: Investments that are Likely to Deliver
Evolution 2019 Agenda At-A-Glance
