Sphera Supply Chain Risk Report 2026
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Risk is becoming more complex. Data is fragmented. Regulatory pressure is rising. Leaders who turn data and technology into cohesive, decision-ready insight will outperform, and outpace, the market.
Leading the Way is an invitation-only executive forum for senior leaders across Operations, EHS, Process Safety, Sustainability, and Supply Chain who are ready to make that shift.
In this closed-door session, you will:
Join us in the world’s most exciting global locations and leave with a clear roadmap for operationalizing your intelligence.
All in one day.
All at an executive level.
All focused on impact.
This event brought together senior executives for strategic dialogue and peer exchange on the future of risk, safety, and sustainability, with a shared focus on navigating regulatory pressure, fragmented data, and increasing operational complexity
Keynote from Paul Marushka (CEO & President) and Naved Siddique (Chief Product Officer) outlined Sphera’s AI-driven vision—highlighting the shift from siloed systems to integrated, decision-ready intelligence
Sessions explored how to:
The day concluded with a networking reception, reinforcing the collaborative, forward-looking spirit of the event and its focus on advancing innovation across risk, safety, and sustainability.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka
CEO & President
Sphera
Paul Marushka is Sphera’s founding CEO, recognized for driving innovation in software and analytics. He’s a past EY Entrepreneur of the Year, holds a J.D. and MBA, and has led teams at Marsh ClearSight, FICO, and CCC. In his free time, he enjoys travel and racing ATVs.
Naved Siddique
Chief Product Officer
Sphera
Naved Siddique is Sphera’s chief product officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy, market solutions and revenue growth to his role as CPO. He’s developed and launched innovative products, driven strategic initiatives and built high-performing teams throughout his career.
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP of Value Engineering
Sphera
Steffen Schulze Selting brings a unique practitioner’s lens to his role as VP of Value Engineering at Sphera. With a decade-long career spanning procurement and supply chain management, he understands that true value is defined by more than just a purchase—it is realized through adoption, resilience, and sustained success.
June 4, 2026 | Melia Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Sphera welcomed customers and industry leaders to the Melia Amsterdam for an executive forum focused on the future of AI-enabled risk, safety, sustainability, and supply chain management.
The event opened with insights from Dan Magestro, GVP and Chief Data and AI Officer, and Justin Naik, GVP Product Management, who shared Sphera’s AI roadmap and vision for the next generation of risk, safety, and sustainability management. Their session explored how organizations are leveraging AI and connected data to break down operational silos, gain a more comprehensive view of their business, and enable faster, more informed decision-making.
Steffen Schulze Selting, VP of Value Engineering, then led a discussion on framing the value of EHS and sustainability investments. He highlighted strategies for building a compelling business case, securing executive sponsorship, and demonstrating the value of AI-driven insights and connected data across the organization.
Following a networking lunch, attendees participated in peer roundtables and breakout discussions tailored to their areas of focus. Sustainability leaders exchanged perspectives on navigating evolving regulatory requirements while transforming compliance into a strategic advantage through AI-enhanced data management and reporting. Safety professionals discussed approaches for turning fragmented data into enterprise-wide visibility, improving risk identification, preventing incidents, and driving more consistent safety performance. Supply chain leaders explored strategies for aligning supplier risk management with operational performance, resilience objectives, and regulatory expectations.
The day concluded with executive networking, providing attendees with the opportunity to continue discussions, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges across their organizations.
Dan Magestro
GVP, Chief Data and AI Officer
Sphera
Dan Magestro is Sphera’s Chief Data and AI Officer, where he focuses on developing new solutions for customers across Sphera’s wide range of services, ensuring our products and services are safe and compliant. Dan has advised companies on data and AI strategy and capabilities. He holds a Ph.D. in nuclear science.
Justin Naik
GVP Product Management
Sphera
Justin Naik, GVP EHS&S Product Justin Naik is GVP of EHS&S at Sphera and brings over 25 yearsof experience designing, building and delivering impactful products. He focuses on maximizingclient business value and driving strong product return on investment.
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP of Value Engineering
Sphera
Steffen Schulze Selting brings a unique practitioner’s lens to his role as VP of Value Engineering at Sphera. With a decade-long career spanning procurement and supply chain management, he understands that true value is defined by more than just a purchase—it is realized through adoption, resilience, and sustained success.
September 15, 2026
Hotel d’Angleterre Copenhagen
Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark
10:00 -11.00
Executive Opening & AI Roadmap
Hear from Sphera’s Paul Marushka (CEO & President) and Naved Siddique (Chief Product Officer) on how AI is shaping the next generation of risk, safety, and sustainability management. Learn how leading organizations are breaking down silos across functions to gain a clearer, connected view of their business, enabling faster, more aligned decision-making.
Hear firsthand how a leading organization is leveraging AI and connected data to turn compliance and risk management into a strategic advantage.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka, CEO and President
Naved Siddique, Chief Product Officer
11:00-11.30
Framing the Value of EHS & Sustainability Investments
How to build a strong business case and secure executive buy-in for EHS and sustainability investments powered by AI-driven insights and connected data.
Speaker:
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP, Value Engineering
11.30-12.30
Networking Lunch
12.30-14.30
Peer Roundtables and Breakout Sessions
Choose the conversation most relevant to you:
14.30
Executive Networking
Build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges and continue strategic conversations in an exclusive setting.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka
CEO & President
Sphera
Paul Marushka is Sphera’s founding CEO, recognized for driving innovation in software and analytics. He’s a past EY Entrepreneur of the Year, holds a J.D. and MBA, and has led teams at Marsh ClearSight, FICO, and CCC. In his free time, he enjoys travel and racing ATVs.
Naved Siddique
Chief Product Officer
Sphera
Naved Siddique is Sphera’s chief product officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy, market solutions and revenue growth to his role as CPO. He’s developed and launched innovative products, driven strategic initiatives and built high-performing teams throughout his career.
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP of Value Engineering
Sphera
Steffen Schulze Selting brings a unique practitioner’s lens to his role as VP of Value Engineering at Sphera. With a decade-long career spanning procurement and supply chain management, he understands that true value is defined by more than just a purchase—it is realized through adoption, resilience, and sustained success.
Limited to 30 executives
September 17, 2026
Hôtel du Louvre
Pl. André Malraux, 75001 Paris, France
Join Sphera executives, industry peers, and sustainability, safety, and risk management leaders for a day of innovation, collaboration, and strategic discussion. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies, AI-enabled solutions, and best practices for addressing today’s most pressing operational and sustainability challenges.
10:00 -11.00
Executive Opening & AI Roadmap
Hear from Sphera’s Paul Marushka (CEO & President) and Naved Siddique (Chief Product Officer) on how AI is shaping the next generation of risk, safety, and sustainability management. Learn how leading organizations are breaking down silos across functions to gain a clearer, connected view of their business, enabling faster, more aligned decision-making.
Hear firsthand how a leading organization is leveraging AI and connected data to turn compliance and risk management into a strategic advantage.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka, CEO and President
Naved Siddique, Chief Product Officer
11:00-11.30
Framing the Value of EHS & Sustainability Investments
How to build a strong business case and secure executive buy-in for EHS and sustainability investments powered by AI-driven insights and connected data.
Speaker:
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP, Value Engineering
11.30-12.30
Networking Lunch
12.30-14.30
Peer Roundtables and Breakout Sessions
Choose the conversation most relevant to you:
14.30
Executive Networking
Build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges and continue strategic conversations in an exclusive setting.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka
CEO & President
Sphera
Paul Marushka is Sphera’s founding CEO, recognized for driving innovation in software and analytics. He’s a past EY Entrepreneur of the Year, holds a J.D. and MBA, and has led teams at Marsh ClearSight, FICO, and CCC. In his free time, he enjoys travel and racing ATVs.
Naved Siddique
Chief Product Officer
Sphera
Naved Siddique is Sphera’s chief product officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy, market solutions and revenue growth to his role as CPO. He’s developed and launched innovative products, driven strategic initiatives and built high-performing teams throughout his career.
Steffen Schulze Selting
VP of Value Engineering
Sphera
Steffen Schulze Selting brings a unique practitioner’s lens to his role as VP of Value Engineering at Sphera. With a decade-long career spanning procurement and supply chain management, he understands that true value is defined by more than just a purchase—it is realized through adoption, resilience, and sustained success.
Limited to 30 executives
Beyond Disclosure
A Sustainability Leadership Breakfast
September 23, 2026
Society Café New York located in the Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
52 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
The sustainability mandate is changing. Is your strategy changing with it?
Sustainability leaders are being asked to do more than report. They’re being asked to show what sustainability is doing for the business.
That’s not always easy.
Reporting requirements continue to evolve. Data is still difficult to manage. And at the same time, executives want to understand how sustainability decisions affect cost, risk, operations and long-term growth.
So where does the sustainability function go from here?
Join Sphera and fellow sustainability leaders during New York Climate Week for breakfast and an open conversation about the changing role of sustainability inside the business.
We’ll hear directly from sustainability leaders about what’s working, what’s getting in the way and how they’re making sustainability more useful to the decisions their companies make every day.
You’ll also get a first look at Sphera’s newest sustainability solutions and how we’re using AI to tackle some of the time-consuming data and reporting work that holds teams back.
8:30–9:00 AM | Breakfast & networking
Grab breakfast and connect with sustainability leaders from across industries.
9:00–9:45 AM | Fireside chat: What Sustainability Leadership Looks Like Now
Reporting is still part of the job, but expectations have grown. Hear sustainability leaders discuss what executives are asking for today, where they’re focusing their teams and how they’re making sustainability matter to the business.
9:45–10:30 AM | Making the Business Case for Sustainability
How do you move from “we have to do this” to “here’s why this matters”? Explore practical ways to connect sustainability investments to the priorities executives care about—and where better data and AI can help.
10:30–11:00 AM | First Look: What Sphera Is Launching at Climate Week
Be among the first to see Sphera’s newest sustainability solutions, then continue the conversation with peers and Sphera experts through live demonstrations.
Speakers:
Paul Marushka
CEO & President
Sphera
Paul Marushka is Sphera’s founding CEO, recognized for driving innovation in software and analytics. He’s a past EY Entrepreneur of the Year, holds a J.D. and MBA, and has led teams at Marsh ClearSight, FICO, and CCC. In his free time, he enjoys travel and racing ATVs.
Naved Siddique
Chief Product Officer
Sphera
Naved Siddique is Sphera’s chief product officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy, market solutions and revenue growth to his role as CPO. He’s developed and launched innovative products, driven strategic initiatives and built high-performing teams throughout his career.
Trevor Bronson
VP, Product Strategy
Sphera
Greg Geusic
GVP Global Solutions
Mark Evans
VP Consulting
Sphera
Huzaifa Yawar
Senior Solution Engineer
Sphera
Limited to 30 executives