Auto Supply Chain Leaders

8 - 9 October 2025

Hilton Munich Airport, Germany

Salim Shaikh

Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy Blue Yonder

Salim Shaikh (CPIM, CSCP) is Corporate Vice President at Blue Yonder and leads the Global Industry Strategy for Automotive and Aerospace & Defense. As part of his role, he is responsible for partnering with customers to help them with their strategic goals and business priorities so that they can derive significant value and deliver business outcomes through their digital transformation journey. Salim has 25+ years of experience in supply chain transformation consulting in the industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense, and hi-tech industries. He is a thought leader, speaker and author, having been published more than 20 times, including four books on the subject of supply chain digital transformations. He was honored with as a “Pros To Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine in 2016. Salim holds a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. He lives in Dallas with his wife and three children. In his spare time, he enjoys yoga, field hockey, tennis, and mountain biking.

Day 1 | 8th October

9:20 AM Panel: What Are the Key Drivers Shaping the Automotive Industry Today and How Can You Build a Supply Chain Fit For 2030?

  • How can European manufacturers adapt to global production shifts and compete with new market entrants?  
  • Leveraging electrification and sustainability mandates as drivers of competitive advantage 
  • How can you strategically adapt your supply chain strategies to navigate the economic slowdown? 


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Salim.

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