Carl Guardino to Moderate “What’s Next?” Panel for CSCMP Dinner Event Nov. 5th

The San Francisco Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP SFRT) announced today that Carl Guardino, named one of the “Five Most Powerful” people in Silicon Valley by the San Jose Mercury News, will moderate the panel of supply chain leaders at the November 5th dinner event.

Guardino is the President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), which represents more than 285 of Silicon Valley’s most respected companies. Guardino was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California Transportation Commission, serves on numerous other boards and is actively involved in a wide range of community organizations and projects.

Featured panelists are senior supply chain leaders representing some of the world’s most respected companies:

Krish Mantripragada, Vice President Suite Solutions Management, SAP

Craig Cuffie, Vice President, Supply Chain, Intuit

Dan Gilbert, Vice President Supply Chain Field Operations, Cisco

Alexandra Lopez, Vice President/CFO Procurement & Supply, Kaiser Permanente

Laura Wilkin, Vice President North America Distribution, Gap Inc.

“CSCMP is about making connections that transform careers, and our San Francisco Roundtable is becoming globally recognized for its exceptional events. We are especially grateful to this year’s ‘Silicon Valley Innovator’ level sponsors: ModusLInk Global Solutions, Mainfreight San Francisco and ALOM, whose generous contributions enable us to host events as worthwhile as this, for only $55 for members,” said Michele Carroll, president CSCMP SFRT. ($65 dinner price for non-members and $75 at-the-door).

Serving 9,000+ members worldwide, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (www.cscmp.org) is a non-profit association that helps supply chain managers and executives connect, collaborate and become more effective professionals. One of the most dynamic of its 96 Roundtables around the globe, the San Francisco CSCMP provides regular educational events, networking opportunities and a scholarship program. For more information, or to join the mailing list, please visit www.cscmpsfrt.org and click on Membership.