• Schulich Supply Chain Alumni

    2025 Networking Event

    Join us for this casual, in-person networking event for Schulich alumni who studied and/or currently work in supply chain management. We welcome graduates from all of Schulich’s degree programs, including the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Management (MMgt), and other relevant programs.

    Registration is open to Schulich alumni on a first come, first serve basis. RSVP early as space is limited.

    Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Schulich School of Business
    Rob & Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building
    45 York Blvd., Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
    Map & Directions
    Tickets: $15.00 for Alumni

    Tickets are no longer available.

  • About the George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains

Benefits of attending:

  • Network with a diverse group of Schulich alumni who work in supply chain management roles
  • Attend panel sessions to hear alumni perspectives on the trends and challenges affecting supply chains
  • Learn more about the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA)
  • Light lunch and refreshments will be served

Agenda:

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Opening Remarks:

  • David Johnston, Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Detlev Zwick, Dean, Professor of Marketing & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Panel: “Supply Chain’s Top Challenges and Opportunities Today”
An interactive panel of Schulich alumni discuss the current challenges and opportunities for today’s supply chain managers.

  • James Demir, Supply Chain Lead – Canada, SodaStream (MSCM ’24)
  • Priyanka Ghosh, Sustainability Manager, Azelis (MSCM ’25)
  • Benaisha Major, Manager, Supply Planning (Tim Hortons, US), Restaurant Brands International (BBA ’21, MSCM ’24)
  • Greg Snider, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partners, Arrive Logistics (MBA ’13)
  • Moderator: Dominique Mutakwa, Logistics Specialist, Sleep Country Canada (MSCM Candidate)
11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Coffee Break
11:50 – 1:00 p.m. “Leadership Lessons in Supply Chain: Finding Opportunity in Disruption”
Disruption has become the new normal in global supply chains. From sudden shifts in consumer demand to geopolitical shocks, accelerating climate impacts, and rapid technological change, supply chain managers are navigating continued uncertainty and disruptions. In this panel, senior leaders will share how they navigate risk, strengthen resilience, and reframe disruption as an opportunity for growth.

  • Mark Bednis, Vice President, Supply Chain Analytics, Loblaw Companies Limited
  • Sarah Nisker, VP Supply Chain Planning & Initiatives, Loblaw Companies Limited
  • Ted Salter, Executive Director, Supply Chain Consulting, KPMG
  • Moderator: David Johnston, Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Networking with Light Lunch and Refreshments

 

Speakers:

Detlev Zwick

Dean, Schulich School of Business; Professor of Marketing; Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy

David A. Johnston

Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, Schulich School of Business

Mark Bednis

Vice President, Supply Chain Analytics, Loblaw Companies Limited

James Demir

Supply Chain Lead - Canada, SodaStream (MSCM '24)

Anthony Ferreira

Associate Director, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, Schulich School of Business

Priyanka Ghosh

Sustainability Manager, Azelis (MSCM '25)

Gaurav Kakkar

Onboarding Project Manager, Element Fleet Management (MBA '24); SSCAA Co-President

Benaisha Major

Manager, Supply Planning (Tim Hortons, US), Restaurant Brands International (BBA '21, MSCM '24); SSCAA Co-President

Dominique Mutakwa

Logistics Supply Chain Specialist, Sleep Country Canada (MSCM Candidate)

Christina Niederwanger

Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Schulich School of Business

Sarah Nisker

VP Supply Chain Planning & Initiatives, Loblaw Companies Limited

Ted Salter

Executive Director, Supply Chain Consulting, KPMG

Greg Snider

Senior Vice President, Strategic Partners, Arrive Logistics (MBA '13)

Hosted by:

The George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA), and Schulich’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE).

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