2019 Business Luncheon: Forces of Change in Logistics

Join the Columbus Region Logistics Council and Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce for presentations and a panel discussion on changes in the global supply chain. As trade tensions between the US and China continue to develop, American companies are adapting their China operations to new dynamics and exploring alternatives in Southeast Asia.

Conversation will be led by Bryan Schreiber, Manager of Business Development of Air Cargo at Columbus Regional Airport Authority and Sean Francisco, Chief Operating Officer of the Americas at Apex Logistics International, Inc.

DATE
Tuesday, July 16

TIME
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Networking: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presentation: 12:00-1:00 PM
Panel Discussion, Q&A: 1:00-1:30 PM

COST
Members: $25, Non-Members: $40
Member Table (8): $200, Non-Member Table (8): $300

		Bryan Schreiber is the Columbus Regional Airport Authority’s Manager of Business Development for Air Cargo. The airport authority operates John Glenn International, Rickenbacker International and Bolton Field airports in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Bryan is responsible for strategy and relationship development centered on building the logistics assets and assisting economic development entities with respect to air cargo, particularly through Rickenbacker International Airport. This includes promotion of the logistics assets surrounding the airport and oversight of Foreign-Trade Zone 138, which is administered by the airport authority. Bryan focuses on bringing Central Ohio more opportunities for air cargo service and international business attraction.

		Sean Francisco serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Apex Logistics International, Inc. Americas and is responsible for operational efficiency, product development, enhanced client and vendor relationships, and organizational strategies. With over 30 years’ industry experience in international supply chain, his career path covered all aspects within global logistics allowing him to develop and lead strategy in providing importers and exporters with the best service, most current innovative solutions and cost efficiency. Mr. Francisco is licensed customs broker and completed certification by Iata-Fiata.

		Steve Story is the Executive Vice President of Customs at Apex Logistics International, with primary responsibility for North American Customs Brokerage, eCommerce clearance and international trade. Prior to his position at Apex, Steven served as the President / CEO of Global Trade Solutions, a US Customs and global trade professional services firm specializing in eCommerce Customs Brokerage, Customs Brokerage Services, import, export and global trade consulting, Foreign Trade Zone consulting & implementation, Drawback, C-TPAT and Customs compliance services.