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COVID-19 MAbs at Pandemic Speed, Volumes and COGs
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COVID-19 MAbs at Pandemic Speed, Volumes and COGs

Vir Biotech has discovered a neutralizing COVID-19 mAb to a unique, highly conserved Coronavirus spike sequence, high barrier to resistance and effector function We have partnered with numerous CDMOs and GSK to move from discovery to the clinic in approximately 6 months World-wide pandemic requirements for an efficacious neutralizing mAb may exceed 20 metric tons – challenging the capacity of industry manufacturing infrastructure — Michael Kamarck Chief Technology Officer Vir Biotechnology Michael Kamarck is Chief Technology Officer at Vir. Previously, he was senior vice president of Global Vaccines and Biologics Manufacturing and president of Merck BioVentures where he was responsible…

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Fireside Chat: Snacks.com – Innovation Under Pressure
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Fireside Chat: Snacks.com – Innovation Under Pressure

The iterative process of launching a D2C channel from site creation through first delivery in 30 days Leveraging consumer and regional demand insights to drive availability and order customization with less inventory Collaborating through connected systems: Laying the groundwork to strengthen customer relationships — Michael Lindsey SVP, Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer Frito-Lay North America Michael Lindsey is currently the Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer for Frito-Lay North America and Quaker North America. In his role, Michael leads a cross-functional organization tasked with developing the ‘next generation’ of PepsiCo’s Foods operations in NA. He is also responsible for strategic plans…

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The Complexity of Strategic Decision-Making Amidst Unforeseeable Disruptions
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The Complexity of Strategic Decision-Making Amidst Unforeseeable Disruptions

Investing in the infrastructure to execute a global expansion to create localized value proposition Building the capacity to restructure based on new strategic assumptions Balancing an accelerated scale plan with the need to remain operationally nimble The role of intuitive leadership in driving resource efficiency, product innovation, and sustainable growth — Sanjay Shah Chief Operating Officer Beyond Meat Sanjay has worked with fortune 500 companies as well as startups during his extensive career over 25 years. He has substantive executive experience with exposure to various business cultures and widely divergent professionals with rapid growth organizations in the US and Internationally….

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Keeping Operations Running During a Pandemic Through a Synchronized Network
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Keeping Operations Running During a Pandemic Through a Synchronized Network

Coordinating real-time communication, data, and visibility to ensure continuous operations Synchronizing the supply network to customer demand in times of uncertainty Connecting data to the design and development of new products Leveraging technical and organizational commonalities across sectors to continually improve — Stuart Pann Chief Executive Officer Bossa Nova Stuart Pann is the CEO of Bossa Nova, the leading data service provider for global retailers. Pann is an experienced leader in the supply chain industry and has held operational positions at Fortune100 technology companies. He was most recently Chief Supply Chain Officer at HP Inc. where he managed its strategic…

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Innovating Supply Chain Solutions During COVID-19
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Innovating Supply Chain Solutions During COVID-19

Staying aligned with corporate leadership principles to guide network-wide COVID response Scaling and adapting machine learning to manage new COVID-related safety concerns Innovating solutions within Amazon and with partners with short and long-term horizons Continual experimentation and iteration with protocols to usher in the ‘new normal’ — Carletta Ooton VP Product Assurance, Risk & Security Amazon Carletta Ooton is Amazon’s Vice President for Product Assurance, Risk & Security. She oversees the company’s Product Assurance, Food Safety, Trade Services, Product Safety & Recalls, Transportation Risk & Compliance, Dangerous Goods, Global Security Operations and Environmental Assurance & Protection teams worldwide. Her responsibilities…

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Building a Future-Fit, Purpose-Driven Supply Chain at Unilever
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Building a Future-Fit, Purpose-Driven Supply Chain at Unilever

Ale Eboli, Head of Supply Chain North America, will discuss strategies undertaken to strengthen agility and resilience in its operations during the pandemic crisis as well as how they are preparing for a future that entails living with COVID-19. However, the virus is not the only global crisis we face – Ale will also share Unilever’s response to tackling the climate emergency and social inequality. — Ale Eboli Head of Supply Chain North America Unilever Ale Eboli, Head of Supply Chain North America for Unilever, oversees a supply chain network consisting of 14 manufacturing sites and 11 distribution centers across…

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Responding to COVID-19
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Responding to COVID-19

Illustrating how we responded to the novel Corona virus outbreak to guide our organization through a global pandemic How have the people, processes, and technologies changed in the last eight months? What can we take from this experience and use to continue innovating in the future? Looking ahead: What does the future hold? — Heather MacDougall VP, Worldwide, Workplace Health and Safety Amazon Heather MacDougall, Amazon’s Vice President, Worldwide, Workplace Health & Safety, oversees workplace health and safety for Amazon’s global operations. Ms. MacDougall is leading Amazon’s charge to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and making history for the people…

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