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.
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
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.
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
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.
The event brought together sustainability leaders for candid conversation and peer exchange on the evolving role of sustainability—and how teams can move beyond disclosure to demonstrate measurable business value.
Sessions explored how organizations can:
A fireside discussion brought the realities of sustainability leadership to the forefront, with perspectives on what executives are asking of sustainability teams today, where organizations are focusing their efforts and what is getting in the way of progress.
Attendees also received a first look at Sphera’s newest sustainability solutions, including how Sphera is applying AI and connected data to help organizations streamline sustainability work and turn information into actionable insight.
The morning concluded with live demonstrations, networking and continued conversation among peers and Sphera experts—reinforcing a shared focus on moving beyond disclosure and toward sustainability as a driver of measurable business value.
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
October 13, 2026
Nobu Hotel
180 Hamilton Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, California
10:00–10:30 AM | Arrival & Breakfast
10:30–11:30AM | Executive Opening & AI Roadmap
Join Sphera for an executive look at how AI is redefining risk, safety and sustainability management. We will share Sphera’s AI roadmap and explore how trusted, connected data can help teams work across traditional silos, identify risks earlier and make faster, better-informed decisions. You will also hear how leading organizations use AI to simplify complex work, strengthen compliance and to turn compliance and risk management into a strategic advantage.
Speaker:
Paul Marushka, CEO and President
11:30–12:00 PM | Scaling AI: The Infrastructure Challenge
AI demand is creating new pressures across data centers, energy, water and critical supply chains. This session explores how those challenges are connected, from the enterprises driving demand to the infrastructure supporting it, and what leaders should consider as AI continues to scale.
Speaker:
Dan Megestro, Chief Data and AI Officer
12:00–1:00 PM | Networking Lunch
1:00–2:30 PM | Peer Roundtables and Breakout Sessions
Choose the conversation most relevant to you:
2:30 PM | 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.
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.
Limited to 30 executives
October 15, 2026
Pendry Hotel
230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
10:00–10:30 AM | Arrival & Breakfast
10:30–11:30AM | 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
11:30–12:00 PM | Framing the Value of Operational Intelligence
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:
Greg Geusic, GVP Global Solutions
12:00–1:00 PM | Networking Lunch
Be among the first to see Sphera’s newest sustainability solutions, then continue the conversation with peers and Sphera experts through live demonstrations.
1:00–2:30 PM | Peer Roundtables and Breakout Sessions
Choose the conversation most relevant to you:
2:30 PM | 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.
Greg Geusic
GVP Global Solutions