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Avetta Summit London 2025
25th September 2025
About the Summit
Confidence Beyond Compliance
What to Expect
Why Clients Should Attend
- Discover new strategies and tools that can elevate your health and safety management approach
- Exchange ideas and strategies with peers facing the same challenges
- Foster a community that can lead to collaborative opportunities, shared knowledge and support
- Connect 1:1 with your account team and engage directly with experts across the business.
- Gain CPD hours whilst improving skills and developing your knowledge
Why Contractors & Suppliers Should Attend
- Network with industry peers, and new and existing clients to build a support network that can drive your business forward
- Get 1:1 in-person support - Avetta’s team will be available to answer specific questions and provide guidance on making the most of Avetta platform and services
- Dive into Avetta best practices and learn how to efficiently tackle client requirements
- Gain CPD hours whilst improving skills and developing your knowledge
Event Agenda
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We kick off the Avetta Summit in London with a welcome session that sets the tone for the day. Hear from CEO, Arshad Matin, about Avetta’s mission to create safer, more sustainable supply chains and how our global vision is being brought to life in Europe. Hear from Chief Revenue Officer, Jeff Kristick, about our commitment to innovation through our strategic initiatives, and our growing investments across the region. We’ll also celebrate the achievements of standout clients and suppliers in our special awards recognition.
Speakers:
Arshad Matin, CEO, @Avetta
Jeff Kristick, Chief Revenue Officer, @Avetta
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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Enabling the Future of Work Through Safety and Intelligence
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Join Avetta’s VP of Product Management, Natashya Narkiewicz, for a strategic look at how we’re evolving our platform to meet the needs of a global market. Discover how AI-powered tools are assisting users in making smarter, faster decisions, from supplier onboarding to risk management. We’ll also highlight key product enhancements designed with European customers in mind, including support for regional languages and alignment with international standards like ISO. This session includes live demos and a forward look at how Avetta is building a safer, smarter, and more connected future of work.
Speakers:
Natashya Narkiewicz, VP Product Management, @Avetta
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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There’s nothing more powerful than hearing directly from your peers. In this interactive panel, leaders from health & safety, procurement, and sustainability teams — from businesses large and small — will share how they’re tackling today’s biggest challenges. Learn how they’ve embedded risk management into everyday operations, improved supplier engagement, and driven meaningful change with Avetta’s support.
Speakers:
Abid Yousuf, Chief Customer Officer, @Avetta
Phil Varney, Procurement Program Manager, @Amazon
Joanna Freitag, Procurement Director, @ABM
Flynn Armon-Jones, Contract and Supply Chain Analyst, @Cushman & Wakefield
Courtney Chambers, Managing Director, @C4 Cleaning
Max Saber, Group Senior ESG Analyst, @Bluefield Partners LLP
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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In this session, Eric Olsen and Natashya Narkiewicz will share how Avetta is transforming the supplier journey with a more transparent, supportive, and value-driven approach.
We’ll unpack key Voice of the Supplier survey insights and hear how our Connection Management model and AI-powered tools are improving onboarding, enhancing compliance, and helping suppliers get to work faster.
Speakers:
Eric Olsen, SVP, Supplier Engagement and Operations, @Avetta
Natashya Narkiewicz, VP, Product Management, @Avetta
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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In this keynote, Rosie Russell, President of IIRSM, will share insights from safety leaders worldwide on how to move beyond compliance to achieve truly reliable operations that can weather the storms and deliver true sustainability in the long term.
She’ll explore how organisations can leverage a Culture of Care to deliver resilience across their businesses and their supply chains in a way that serves our people, communities, stakeholders and the planet.
Speaker:
Rosie Russell - President IIRSM
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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Maximising Your Value as a Supplier
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Suppliers: Hear from a supplier based in the U.K. to learn how to stand out, strengthen client relationships, and maintain completion in the Avetta Network. This session provides actionable tips to grow your presence, improve connections, and unlock opportunities. Plus, get an exclusive Vetify discount designed to make it easier than ever to get ready to work and stay ahead.
Speakers:
Summer Jowett, Director, Retention and Renewals @Avetta
Ana Soares, Sr. Manager, Supplier Support, @Avetta
James Poole, Head of Compliance, @Surevent
Location: Moorgate Hub 1 -
AI in Action: Shaping the Future of Safety, Compliance, and Workflow
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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how organisations manage risk, safety, and operational efficiency. This interactive roundtable will explore how AI can drive impact across key pillars of Avetta’s product strategy: moving from compliance to insights, and from manual tasks to workflow automation.
Led by Natashya Narkiewicz, VP of Product Management, this session invites clients and suppliers to share their perspectives, validate priorities, and help shape the future of Avetta’s AI-powered solutions. Participate in small-group discussions on emerging concepts like pre-check automation, AI-assisted verification, and real-time incident support.
Facilitators:
• Natashya Narkiewicz, VP, Product Management, @Avetta
• Eric Olsen, SVP, Supplier Engagement and Operations, @Avetta
• Raza Zaidi, Director, EMEA Sales & Client Success, @Avetta
• Heather Wheeland, Manager, Product Markting, @Avetta
• Emanuele Crasto, Client Success Manager, @Avetta
• Lewis Jenkins Program Manager, Implementation, @Avetta
• Vinny Woochit, Sr. Implementation Project Manager, @Avetta
Location: Ludgate Library
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In this keynote, Professor Tim Marsh—internationally renowned speaker, author, and behavioural safety expert—will share how organisations can move from ticking boxes to building true confidence in safety, wellbeing, and resilience.
Drawing on global best practice, real-world examples, and the latest thinking in behavioural safety, Tim will show how going beyond compliance can reduce risk, boost efficiency, and create stronger, more resilient teams.
Speaker:
Professor Tim Marsh, Behavioural Safety, Leadership Professor
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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As Environmental Social Governance (ESG) expectations evolve and global supply chains face growing scrutiny, the pressure to demonstrate due diligence is mounting. In this session, experts from Verdantix will provide a look at the macro ESG landscape, covering regulatory shifts, political volatility, and emerging risks shaping how businesses operate. You’ll also hear from Mike Ford, Principal – Global EHS and Sustainability at Avetta, on how data-driven insights and tailored tools are helping clients and suppliers alike navigate this complexity, strengthen their programmes, and lead with confidence.
Speakers:
Elisa Molero, Industry Analyst, @Verdantix
Michael Ford, Principal, HSE & Sustainability, @Avetta
Alessandro Piras, Solution Engineer, @Avetta
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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Supplier onboarding is more than a checklist — it’s a chance to align global processes, build trust, and drive operational efficiency. This session explores how Avetta supports suppliers of all sizes through tailored onboarding experiences, including multilingual support, localised services, and dedicated team. Discover how our approach helps clients engage deeper into their supply chain and fosters better collaboration across procurement, EHS, and operations teams.
Speakers:
Phil Varney, Procurement Program Manager, @Amazon
Raza Zaidi, Director, EMEA Sales & Client Success, @Avetta
Location: Gracechurch Hub
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Field Safety and the Importance of People
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Safety begins and ends with people. This session explores how to manage risk across the entire supplier lifecycle, from prequalification and pre-contract award through onsite management and post-job evaluations. We’ll highlight how field-level safety tools and digital processes can ensure workers not only meet compliance standards but are empowered to stay safe on every project and site. Learn how a people-first approach helps organisations mitigate risk and build a stronger culture of safety across every stage of work.
Speakers:
Michael Ford, Principal, HSE & Sustainability, @Avetta
Alessandro Piras, Solution Engineer, @Avetta
Location: Moorgate Hub 1 -
Supplier Roundtables: Listening and Learning
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This dynamic session brings suppliers face-to-face with Avetta’s senior leadership for an open and honest exchange. In rotating roundtables, you’ll share candid feedback, explore challenges, and shape the future supplier experience, directly with the decision-makers who can act on it. With interactive formats and real-time idea sharing, it’s your chance to be heard, influence change, and connect with leaders and peers in a lively, solutions-focused environment.
Facilitators:
• Eric Olsen, SVP, Supplier Engagement and Operations, @Avetta
• Natashya Narkiewicz, VP Product Management, @Avetta
• Ana Soares, Sr. Manager, Supplier Support, Avetta
• Matthew Southgate, Manager, QHSE Audit & Field Services, @Avetta
• Liane John, Team Captain, Supplier Success, @Avetta
• Summer Jowett, Supplier Relationship Management @Avetta
Location: Ludgate Library
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Around the World: Expanding Compliance Globally
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This session explores how Avetta’s Localisation team are enabling scalable compliance through country-specific content development. We’ll highlight how strategic content localisation—supported by in-country expertise, AI-powered research, and collaborative client engagement—is helping businesses navigate regulatory complexity across 130+ countries. Learn how Avetta’s consultative approach and expanded global readiness capabilities are transforming compliance into a proactive, localised experience.
Speakers:
Raza, Director, EMEA Sales & Client Success, @Avetta
Lynne Wilkinson, Project Manager, Global Compliance, @Avetta
Location: Moorgate Hub 1 -
APIs: Connecting Platforms to Increase Productivity
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Too often, siloed systems and fragmented data slow progress. This session explores how integrated platforms and connected data can streamline operations, boost supplier adoption, and improve visibility. Learn how aligning internal and external teams creates a more productive, compliant, and agile organisation.
Speakers:
Natashya Narkiewicz, VP, Product Management @Avetta
Alessandro Piras, Solution Engineer, @Avetta
Location: Moorgate Hub 2
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Supply chains are complex, requiring alignment across HSE, procurement, and risk functions to drive real impact. This session explores how engaging stakeholders across the organisation creates stronger, more resilient supplier management programs. Hear why procurement teams care about this data and how Avetta’s depth of supplier insights helps build stronger client–supplier relationships. Finally, discover how Avetta’s partnerships with industry leaders like SAP amplify this value—through complementary solutions, connected ecosystems, and seamless integrations that unlock better decision-making, greater visibility, and long-term operational resilience.
Speakers:
Mo Ahmad, Head of Procurement and Ecosystem GTM & Strategy, EMEA, @SAP
Gretchen Eischen, Chief Marketing Officer, @Avetta
Abid Yousuf, Chief Customer Officer, @Avetta
Location: Gracechurch Hub
Speakers
@Avetta
Venue Information
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Tim Marsh PhD
MSc; CFIOSH; CPsychol; SFIIRSM
@Anker & Marsh
Prof. Tim Marsh, PhD, CFIOSH, CPsychol, SFIIRSM, is a world-renowned expert in behavioural safety, safety leadership, and organisational culture. A Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Fellow of IOSH, he led pioneering UK research in the 1990s and has since advised over 500 global organisations, including the BBC, ESA, and Sky.
He founded Ryder Marsh Safety and co-founded Anker & Marsh. A prolific author and keynote speaker, Tim has presented at major conferences worldwide and contributed extensively to safety literature. He developed IOSH’s behavioural safety courses and the award-winning "Affective Safety Management" concept.
A visiting professor and frequent expert witness, his work continues to shape safety culture and mental health strategies across industries.
Abid Yousuf
Chief Customer Officer,
Avetta
Abid Yousuf serves as Chief Customer Officer at Avetta, where he leads the integration of customer support and professional services into a unified post-sales organization. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain and commercial leadership, including roles at Fortune 100 energy companies, Abid specializes in driving operational transformation and customer success. He also teaches supply chain management as executive faculty at the University of Oklahoma.
Addie Alonso
Solution Engineer,
Avetta
Addie Alonso is a Solution Engineer at Avetta with over six years of experience in helping organizations manage third-party and contractor risks through innovative software solutions. Passionate about her customers, she has a strong background in customer success and account management. Addie brings a unique perspective to her work, helping clients identify challenges and discover how software can streamline their supply chains across various industries.
Alessandro Piras
Solution Engineer
@Avetta
Experienced Solutions Engineer driving digital transformation in supply chain management. With 20 years in the industry, I help businesses leverage technology to optimize their operations across process automation (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay), supply chain design and optimization, and risk management. I'm passionate about creating innovative, digitally-enabled supply chain solutions.
Ana Soares
Operations Manager,
@Avetta
Ana Soares is an accomplished Operations Manager specialising in supplier success, with extensive experience leading front-line support and onboarding teams at Avetta. Known for designing and executing strategies that deliver exceptional, customer-focused experiences, while coaching and mentoring teams to excel.
Skilled in driving service recovery, fostering an engaging and collaborative operations culture, and partnering across departments to consistently exceed key performance metrics. Ana is committed to championing staff development and continuous process improvement to achieve world-class customer satisfaction throughout supplier support operations.
Andres Villalba
Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Center of Excellence
Cheniere Energy
Andres Villalba is a seasoned supply chain professional with over a decade of end-to-end experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Senior Specialist in the Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Cheniere Energy, Andres has led initiatives spanning category management, supplier management, operational excellence, risk mitigation, analytics, and process improvement.
His career includes supply chain roles at top organizations such as Schlumberger, Sysco, Alvarez & Marsal, Calpine, Cameron, and others—giving him hands-on exposure to sectors including oil & gas (upstream and midstream), food service distribution, consumer technology, and power generation.
Andres is also well-versed in sourcing, supply & demand planning, and consulting, and he brings a strategic lens to everything from supplier relationships to enterprise-wide planning.
Outside of work, Andres enjoys rock climbing, traveling, and cheering on Houston sports teams.
Arshad Matin
Chief Executive Officer,
Avetta
Arshad Matin is CEO of Avetta, where he leads the company’s mission to advance safety, sustainability, and compliance across global supply chains. He brings decades of leadership experience, including previous roles as CEO of Paradigm and senior executive positions at Symantec, BindView, and McKinsey & Company. Arshad also serves on the boards of ASGN Incorporated, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston Endowment, and Asia Society Texas Center.
Austin Burch
Key Account Manager,
Avetta
Austin Burch is a Key Account Manager at Avetta, where he leads strategic partnerships with some of the company’s largest enterprise clients. With over a decade of experience in strategic sales and client relationship management, Austin specializes in helping global organizations navigate supply chain risk, safety, and sustainability.
He works closely with executive stakeholders to align Avetta’s solutions with business priorities and drive long-term customer value across complex, high-risk industries.
Brendan York
Sr. Director, Global Client Onboarding,
Avetta
Brendan York leads Avetta’s global client onboarding operations, focusing on aligning internal teams and streamlining processes to enhance the supplier experience. Since joining Avetta in 2017, he has advanced through roles in supplier sales and onboarding leadership. Brendan brings a strong background in operational execution and cross-functional collaboration, helping clients accelerate risk management outcomes through efficient onboarding practices.
Brittany Powers
Director, Product Management,
Avetta
Brittany leads Avetta's product strategy for platform experiences related to registration and onboarding, billing and payments, and managing connections. With over 10 years of experience, she focuses on identifying user pain points and creating intuitive, transparent solutions through data-centric approaches. Outside of work, Brittany enjoys traveling the world with her husband and daughter or relaxing at home with a good crochet project.
Caldwell Hart CPSM CPSD
Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Management,
Avetta
Caldwell is an experienced supply chain and procurement executive having held senior roles including Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Supply Chain. He served companies of various sizes including Fortune 500s and a large private WBE. His career spans multiple industry sectors including Aerospace, Commercial, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Equipment, Semiconductor and Distribution. His responsibilities included S&IOP, Sourcing and Category Management (Indirect/Direct), Operational Purchasing, Risk Management, Supplier Performance, Supplier Quality, and Compliance among others. His organizations supported both OEM operations on a global level as well as aftermarket services covering the entire product life cycle. He has deep knowledge of the challenges facing organizations including scaling, capacity building, product life cycle, M&A, talent management, and regulatory. His focus includes sustainable procurement and ESG strategies, SCM/Procurement optimization, Risk Management, and application of enabling technology to drive impactful improvements to Cost, Quality, Lead-Times, OTD, and Working Capital. He understands how to gain efficiency and results through people, process, and technology.
Caldwell holds an MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business at UVA. He earned his BA from Washington & Lee University.
Cory Buchanan
SVP, Global Account Management,
Avetta
Cory Buchanan leads Avetta’s global account management team, working closely with clients around the world to strengthen supply chain performance and reduce operational risk. With over a decade at Avetta and 15+ years in the industry, he brings deep expertise in contractor compliance, customer success, and global account strategy.
Courtney Chambers
CEO,
C4 Cleaning
Courtney is the CEO of C4 Cleaning, a specialist cleaning company delivering bespoke
services to data centres and corporate workspaces across the UK and Europe. With a career that
began in property sales, Courtney worked as a Senior Sales Manager for a leading estate agency
from 2004 to 2008, until the global financial crisis led to redundancy and a dramatic shift in
direction.
That turning point led to a role as a platform attendant—cleaning toilets and ticket offices—which
sparked a deeper understanding of public perception, dignity in work, and the value of frontline
service roles. It was this experience that inspired the founding of C4 Cleaning: a business built not
just on service excellence, but on the principle that every team member deserves respect,
recognition, and purpose.
Starting with just a vacuum, a bucket, a sponge, and a van that barely held together, Courtney grew
C4 Cleaning into a thriving operation employing 57 operatives and generating £1.8 million in annual
turnover. Under Courtney’s leadership, the company has delivered specialist technical cleaning
services to clients in Frankfurt, Prague, Paris, and Lisbon, and proudly became the UK’s first certified
minority-owned data centre cleaning specialist.
With deep expertise in critical cleaning of live data halls and tailored cleaning programs for high-
performance environments, Courtney remains driven by a simple but powerful mission: to deliver
satisfaction through service, and to ensure every colleague feels like an individual—not just a
number.
Dawn Andre
Chief Product Officer,
Avetta
Dawn Andre is the Chief Product Officer at Avetta, where she leads the company's product strategy to enhance safety, sustainability, and compliance across global supply chains. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise SaaS and B2B supply chain platforms, Dawn focuses on delivering AI-enabled solutions that improve operational resilience and efficiency. Her visionary approach aims to anticipate customer needs and drive meaningful outcomes through innovative, automated technology.
Elliott Yama
Director of Product Marketing,
Avetta
Elliott leads product marketing at Avetta, where he helps customers better understand and manage third-party risk. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with enterprise businesses across industries to improve operations and deliver measurable results.
A former consultant and seasoned executive, Elliott specializes in analytics-driven solutions that clearly demonstrate business value. He has held leadership roles at top supply chain risk management software companies and holds an MBA from Boston University.
Elisa Molero
Industry Analyst,
@Verdantix
Elisa is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in supply chain sustainability. Her research covers 100 vendors in the supply chain sustainability market, supporting buyers in selecting solutions that build resilient, transparent and sustainable supply chains, while helping vendors identify growth opportunities and make strategic product roadmap decisions. Elisa advises both technology buyers and software vendors on market trends, best practices, product innovation and competitive strategy, delivering insights that connect digital transformation initiatives with evolving regulatory requirements, operational efficiency and sustainability commitments. She holds an BSc in Economics, Leadership and Governance from the University of Navarra, and an MSc in Global Politics from the London School of Economics (LSE). She also holds the CFA
Emmanuel Ayala
Manager, Solution Engineering,
Avetta
Emmanuel Ayala manages Avetta’s global Solution Engineering team from his hometown of Dallas, TX. Bringing over 10 years of experience in technical roles, Emmanuel has driven organizational transformation through the adoption of technology with a client-focused mentality.
Having operated at the intersection of Business and Engineering since studying at Southern Methodist University (receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees), Emmanuel is driven to collaborate with others to solve business challenges. At Avetta, this has resulted in the global rollout of programs that have increased partnerships between clients and their suppliers, driving more effective communication and aligned business results.
When off the clock, Emmanuel enjoys spending time with his family and relaxing with a good book or movie – recommendations welcome!
Emanuele Crasto
Client Success Manager,
Avetta
Emanuele is an experienced Client Success Manager based in the UK, recognised for his strategic approach to customer engagement.
He plays a pivotal role in driving client satisfaction, fostering long-term relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that align with customer goals.
With over a decade of expertise in customer relations, Emanuele brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex and global client needs, optimising onboarding processes and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver measurable outcomes.
Eric Olsen
SVP, Supplier Engagement,
Avetta
Eric Olsen is the Senior Vice President of Supplier Engagement and Operations at Avetta, where he leads a global team focused on enhancing supplier relationships and streamlining operations to improve safety, sustainability, and compliance across supply chains. Since joining Avetta in 2014, Eric has played a pivotal role in the company's tenfold growth, recognized by Utah Business as a 40 Under 40 honoree in 2022. Before his tenure at Avetta, Eric served as a vice principal in underserved communities in Los Angeles and taught at the University of Santiago in Chile.
Flynn Armon-Jones
Contract and Supply Chain Analyst,
@Cushman & Wakefield
Flynn Armon-Jones is a Contract & Supply Chain Analyst at Cushman & Wakefield, where he focuses on procurement, contract governance, and third-party risk management across EMEA operations. He plays a leading role in stakeholder engagement and change management as the business prepares to launch Avetta One across the region.
An Associate CILEX (ACILEX) and currently studying to become a CILEX Lawyer, Flynn brings a legal mindset to procurement transformation. He was named an Avetta Change Maker in 2024 for his individual contributions and serves as a Project Champion on multiple global procurement initiatives. Flynn has been instrumental in aligning cross-functional teams — including EHS, Legal, Compliance, and Sustainability — to maximise the value of the Avetta platform and streamline global requirements.
Geoffrey Goodman
Principal, Solution Delivery
Over 25 years' progressive experience in technology strategy and systems implementation, working with global enterprise and mid-market companies where my focus is on technology and digital transformation, organizational design, change management and process improvement
Specialty:
- Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain
- Organizational and Operating Model Design
- Change Management
- Process Design and Improvement
Problems I can help solve:
- Executive Communication and Change
- Value Realization
- Organizational Alignment
- Business and Technology Integration
Connect with me: LinkedIn
Gretchen Eischen
Chief Marketing Officer,
Avetta
Gretchen Eischen is the Chief Marketing Officer at Avetta, bringing over 20 years of experience in global technology marketing and SaaS customer success. Previously, she served as CMO at Icertis and held leadership roles at SAP, including CMO for SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, and SAP Business Network brands.
Jeff Kristick
Chief Revenue Officer,
Avetta
Jeff Kristick is the Chief Revenue Officer at Avetta, where he oversees global sales, marketing, and revenue operations. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise and SaaS sectors, Jeff has held leadership roles at TIBCO Software, including Senior Vice President of Sales for North America and Europe, and served as President of Meridian Knowledge Solutions. His background also includes positions at Oracle, SAP, SuccessFactors, Plateau Systems, and Siebel Systems. Jeff holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Katie Martin
Director, Sustainability,
Avetta
Blending experience in business development, product management, and client advisory, Katie brings over 15 years of experience leading businesses through ESG and sustainability transformations. She has designed, implemented, and assessed ESG and Sustainability programs for both Fortune 500s and startups at scale across a variety of sectors including mobility, manufacturing, waste management, consumer goods, and green tech.
Because upwards of 90% of ESG and sustainability impact occurs in supply chains, Katie joined leading global supply chain risk management firm, Avetta, in 2022. As the ESG & Sustainability leader at Avetta, Katie architect's solutions to address organizational goals across the supply chain (e.g. Scope 3, social risks), leveraging Avetta’s best in class platform to deliver transformative results and support supplier ESG compliance growth and maturity. Katie also leads the full lifecycle management for Avetta's ESG product and sales strategy.
Lewis Jenkins
Global Program Manager,
Avetta
Lewis is a global Program Manager, joining Avetta in 2020. Within his role, he works with our strategic global clients to support and establish a program framework to ensure the successful rollout and adoption globally of the Avetta One solution. The Program team help to achieve the strategic goals & objectives of our clients.
Lewis’s experience includes driving successful pre-qualification programs in multiple countries for high-profile clients such as Honeywell, Holcim & Cushman & Wakefield. He has worked closely with clients to ensure that we recommend Avetta best practice, keep up to date with new regulatory content and help drive client adoption of Avetta through engagement with relevant on ground teams and providing data driven risk management insights.
Leah Morelos
VP, Client Success,
Avetta
Leah Morelos is an accomplished customer success leader with over 15 years of experience in guiding high-performing CS teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes. As Vice President of Client Success at Avetta, Leah focuses on driving global customer retention, engagement, and growth through aligning client goals with tailored service delivery. Known for her operational expertise and performance-driven approach, Leah inspires her teams to deliver an exceptional client experience founded on accountability, high-impact training programs, and unwavering client advocacy. She holds a BS in Human & Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University, where she competed as a Division I Tennis athlete. This background helps her apply principles of change management, psychology, and discipline to effectively complete strategic internal and customer programs, with measurable results. Prior to joining Avetta, Leah held senior roles at dual-sided (client + supplier) supply chain technology platforms including Project44 and SourceDay, where she spearheaded customer experience transformation projects. Leah is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a culture of positivity, curiosity, and innovation.
Liane John
Team Captain, Supplier Success Professional EMEA,
@Avetta
Liane John leads Avetta’s EMEA Supplier Success team, combining hands-on supplier support with driving team performance and collaboration. Since joining Avetta in 2020, she has helped suppliers get the most from the platform while fostering a culture of growth and service excellence. With a background in customer service and operations across the Nordics and the UK, Liane brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering outstanding client experiences.
Lynne Wilkinson
Project Manager, Global Compliance,
@Avetta
Lynne is a QHSE and Sustainability professional with extensive experience in global supply chain compliance, ISO certification, and regulatory standards. Her background spans health & safety, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, with a strong focus on embedding sustainable practices across multinational operations.
She values collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring teams, bringing a practical and organised approach to achieving compliance and business goals. Combining both operational and strategic expertise, she supports organisations in meeting regulatory requirements while advancing long-term sustainability objectives.
Max Saber
Group Senior ESG Analyst,
@Bluefield Partners LLP
Max Saber is a Group Senior ESG Analyst at Bluefield Partners LLP. Having joined in 2023, Max is responsible for working cross-functionally across the Group, with an emphasis on supply chain due diligence, carbon accounting and regulatory disclosures. Before joining Bluefield, Max was working at Novuna, formerly known as Hitachi Capital, as a sustainability graduate for nearly 2 years. Prior to this, Max completed his MSc in Sustainable Planning and Environmental Policy at the University of Cardiff, following his BSc in Geography.
Mike Ford,
Global Principal - EHS & Sustainability. MSc. MSc. MCIPS. CMIOSH. FIIRSM. FRSPH.
@Avetta
A chartered safety professional with 30 years’ experience in HSEQ, ethical sourcing audits and Human Rights, Mike Ford has worked as Head of HSEQ on major infrastructure projects, utilities, mass transit, and manufacturing which included project compliance with responsibility for pre-qualifying and monitoring direct and in-direct supply chain.
Mike acts as an international subject matter expert on behalf of the prestigious Campbell Institute via the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, reviewing annual safety award submissions. He has two post graduate master's degrees in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management, as well as lead auditor certification in five disciplines.
- His expertise includes:
- Development and delivery of global supply chain risk and evaluation programs focusing upon multi-disciplinary supplier risk (EHS / Qual. CSR / Sust.).
- Implementation and project management of global pre-qualification programs (Western Africa / APAC/Australasia / Canada / Scandinavia and UK and Mainland Europe) within a wide range of sectors: manufacturing, food, and construction (including governmental projects).
Mo Ahmed
Head of Procurement and Ecosystem GTM & Strategy - EMEA,
@SAP Ariba
Mo Ahmad is SAP’s Head of Market Strategy & Development, EMEA, with more than 23 years of global experience in procurement technology, SaaS, alliances, and business development. A recognised thought leader on Agentic AI in procurement, Mo advises CxOs on how to translate emerging technologies into practical value, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. He has held senior leadership roles at SAP, JAGGAER, TealBook, Perfect Commerce, and Hubwoo, where he has consistently driven ecosystem growth and digital transformation. Passionate about mentoring and collaboration, Mo is dedicated to helping organisations — and people — grow in the era of AI.
Natashya Narkiewicz
VP, Product Management,
Avetta
Natashya Narkiewicz, the Vice President of Product Management at Avetta, brings over 15 years of experience in understanding and addressing customer challenges. With a focus on Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs) and technology, Natashya leverages her expertise to help suppliers stay safe and enhance their collaboration with clients through Avetta's Connect platform.
Natashya's data-driven approach and her Bachelor's and MBA degrees from the University of Florida have propelled her success in customer-centric product management. She is recognized as a thought leader in SMB technology, having spoken at prominent forums such as the PGA-sponsored Small Business Summits, Groupon's SMB & SEO industry workshop, and the Product Mastery Now podcast.
Natashya's innate curiosity drives her dedication to solving problems and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration at Avetta. When she's not immersed in work, she enjoys outdoor activities, coffee, solving puzzles, and cherishing time with her two children in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Phil Varney
Procurement Program Manager
@Amazon
Phil Varney has spent the last seven years of his career within Amazon’s Procurement and Work, Health, and Safety Departments. His projects have covered a wide ranging focus on compliance controls for Amazon’s supplier base, ranging from sustainability, safety, invoice processing, vendor registration, and many more.
The most impactful of the projects he has lead was the implementation of supplier prequalification through Avetta for onsite Amazon suppliers in Europe. Applying company-wide safety processes across an incredibly diverse and complex region has yielded many important findings on how to effectively implement such changes. In this presentation, Phil will be walking through his key findings and lessons on how to ensure you and your suppliers can effectively raise the bar in your own safety initiatives.
Raza Zaidi
EMEA Director, Sales and Client Success
@Avetta
At Avetta, Raza applies his expertise in supplier prequalification and risk management solutions to streamline processes and enhance client outcomes across the client base that work across multiple sectors. With a solid foundation in product, strategy and understanding the clients needs, he is dedicated to leveraging technology for operational excellence, stakeholder satisfaction whilst reducing risk within the clients value chain.
Rosie Russell
President of IIRSM and Director of EHS and Sustainability
@MeiraGTx
Rosie Russell is currently the President of IIRSM and Director of EHS and Sustainability at MeiraGTx. She started out her professional life 30 years ago as an Organic Chemist working in the Laboratory. Intent on becoming a Teacher or Lecturer, she had no interest in Health and Safety yet exposure to her wife's studies and an accident at work that left her hospitalised let to her interest being sparked in Occupational Safety and Health. Now, with over 25 years experience managing health and safety in a myriad of interesting environments, Rosie's expertise spans chemical and biological R&D environments and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing. She is also a keen student of occupational psychology, seeking to understand why people do, what they do. She is passionate about worker involvement and engagement in safety as she states that "It is the worker, in their place of work, that interacts with risk, not the manager at the desk. Furthermore, to be at their most productive, workers must understand the risks they are working with and be empowered to make change".
Rosie splits her time between London, Edinburgh and wherever work takes her. She is an avid reader, consumer of culture and a cook so you will find her either attending the theatre, in a museum or art gallery, in the kitchen or curled up on the sofa with a book.
Rich Eddy
VP, Customer Support,
Avetta
Rich is the Vice President of Customer Support at Avetta. After completing his Masters of Information Systems Management degree from Brigham Young University, he first worked for KPMG Accounting in their Orange County (CA) office as an IT auditor. His next move took him to Portland Oregon and Huron Consulting group where he joined their Hospital Clinical Operations software efforts. His role at Huron included designing, writing, and then supporting software to improve patient recovery and outcomes. He then came back to Utah for Domo to implement their software for clients, then launched their paid support offering, and culminated that journey by owning all of support globally. Rich joined Avetta in March of 2025 and is excited to bring his experience and customer-focus to this role at Avetta.
While he loved time in both California and Oregon, Rich loves being in Utah with his family and enjoys the ski slopes, camping, summer water sports.
Sarah Blevins
Sr. Director, Solution Engineering,
Avetta
Sarah Blevins is the Senior Director of Solution Consulting at Avetta, where she leads a high-performing team dedicated to delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that drive safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across global supply chains. With nearly her entire career spent in supply chain risk management, safety innovation, and consultative solution design, Sarah has helped hundreds of organizations reduce operational risk while unlocking long-term value. Her leadership has been recognized industry-wide, most notably when she was honored with the 2024 Gold Stevie Award for Sales Engineer of the Year — a testament to her commitment to excellence and impact in the field. Known for cultivating a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement, Sarah believes that strong teams and stronger communication are the foundation of transformative outcomes. Her approach blends empathy with execution, ensuring that both clients and colleagues achieve meaningful results. Whether she’s guiding enterprise clients through complex challenges or mentoring the next generation of solution leaders, Sarah brings clarity, energy, and purpose to every engagement.
Scott DeBow
Director, Health & Safety,
Avetta
Scott DeBow, CSP, ARM currently serves as the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental for Avetta. With extensive experience in safety management, serious injury/fatality (SIF) intervention strategy and risk-based learning, Scott plays a pivotal role in driving Avetta's mission to create safe, more sustainable supply chains.
Scott has over 25 years of experience managing and advising on risk and occupational safety. In 2023, Scott was elected by his peers to serve as the Director-at-Large for the executive board of the American Society of Safety professionals (ASSP) and is an active member of the ANSI Z-10 Committee for Safety Management Systems.
Summer Jowett
Director, Supplier Relationship Management,
Avetta
Summer leads Avetta’s global supplier retention strategy, helping suppliers stay connected, grow their business, and get more value from the network. She’s passionate about creating simple, scalable experiences that turn renewals into long-term partnerships.
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Tyler Urrea
Director, Supplier Services,
Avetta
Tyler Urrea is Director of Supplier Services at Avetta, where he leads global support operations focused on making compliance easier and more intuitive for suppliers. With nearly a decade at Avetta, Tyler brings a deep understanding of both the technical and operational sides of the platform. He’s passionate about simplifying processes, removing friction, and helping teams deliver a support experience that’s not just efficient—but genuinely helpful.
Before stepping into his current role, Tyler built and led the Performance Management department, where he developed training programs, rolled out AI-driven support tools, and helped scale internal enablement.
Vineesh Kapoor
Product Director,
Avetta
Vineesh Kapoor is a seasoned product and strategy leader with over 18 years of experience spanning product management, technology, and corporate development. He currently serves as the Director of Product Management at Avetta, where he leads initiatives focused on SaaS innovation, AI/LLM integration, and strategic partnerships.
Before his role at Avetta, Vineesh held key positions at Emerson, including Director of Product Management and Director of Strategy and Acquisitions. He also contributed to Cognizant as a Senior Program Manager, showcasing a consistent track record of driving product innovation and business growth.
Vinny Woochit
Sr. Implementation Project Manager Implementation PM
@Avetta
With a background in Health and Safety dating back to 2003, Vinny joined Avetta in 2012 and has since held several key roles, including Client Success Manager, Account Manager, and Implementation Project Manager. Over the years, he's led successful implementations for clients across a wide range of industries throughout the EMEA region.
Vinny's experience includes launching programs in multiple countries for high-profile clients such as Amazon, Caterpillar, Holcim, and Schneider Electric. He has worked closely with clients to develop customized compliance requirements and question sets tailored to their specific needs. Additionally, Vinny has contributed to the development of consortium content, helping to align regional standards and drive consistency across Avetta's client base.
Wyatt Bradbury
Principal, Health & Safety,
Avetta
Wyatt Bradbury serves as a Principal - Health and Safety for Avetta. Wyatt is pursuing his PhD in Occupational Safety and Health from West Virginia University. Wyatt also serves as the Department of Engineering Faculty and the University of Alabama Birmingham teaching Professional Ethics and Introduction to System Safety for the Advanced Safety Engineering and Management Program.
He has experience in aquatic and recreation risk management, electrical construction, powerline safety, Rail and Transit DB+OSM, and safety consulting. Mr. Bradbury holds CSP, CHST, and CIT certifications from the BCSP and a Master of Engineering in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management from the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Wyatt Bradbury is an engaged ASSP Member. He is a member of the Advisory Group Operations Committee and serves as the National Capital Chapter Advisory Group Representative.
Wyatt Bradbury is on the Drafting Committee for the ANSI Z590.6 Technical Report Guidance for the sizing, fit, selection, and use of personal protective equipment and apparel marketed toward women. He also serves on the Drafting Committee of the ANSI Z490.1 OSH Training Standard.