Topic: Antifragile Supply Chains: The CFO’s Best Friend

Speaker: Anna McGovern, Managing Director of Pondview Consulting and author of Antifragile Supply Chains

Presentation:

In a world defined by volatility, supply chain disruptions have become a boardroom issue. But what if supply chain and procurement weren’t just about managing risk — what if they were the CFO’s most valuable partners in driving growth, unlocking cash, and protecting profitability?

Join Anna McGovern, Managing Director of Pondview Consulting and author of Antifragile Supply Chains, for an engaging session tailored for finance executives. Drawing on 30+ years of experience across global consumer goods, Anna will reveal how to transform procurement and supply chain from cost centers into strategic enablers of EBITDA, cash flow, and long-term value creation.

Key themes will include:

• How the CFO’s priorities align with modern supply chain strategies.
• Practical ways procurement unlocks working capital and improves cash flow.
• Turning supplier relationships into engines of innovation and growth.
• Real-world examples of companies that became stronger through disruption.

This 45-minute session will be followed by 15 minutes of Q&A for direct interaction. Whether you’re a CFO, finance leader, or advisor, you’ll leave with actionable insights on how to make supply chain your competitive advantage.

Speaker's bio:

C-Suite Advisor | Supply Chain & Procurement Strategist | Author of Antifragile Supply Chains

Anna McGovern is a strategic advisor to the C-suite and executive teams seeking to turn their supply chains into engines of growth, margin, and resilience. As the founder of Pondview Consulting, she works with private equity firms, mid-market disruptors, and global brands across CPG, beauty, food, and beverage—transforming procurement and supply chain into competitive advantages.

With over 30 years of hands-on leadership, including roles as Chief Procurement Officer for Unilever Personal Care and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Food Bank For NYC, Anna brings deep operational fluency, financial acumen, and the ability to drive impact where it counts—top-line growth, working capital, and risk mitigation.

Known for her straight-talking, results-driven style, Anna helps organizations align strategy with execution—building supplier partnerships that unlock innovation and implementing pragmatic playbooks that improve cash, cost, and customer experience.

She is the author of Antifragile Supply Chains: Building Resilience Through Better Strategy and Stronger Relationships, a member of the Executive Committee for CONNSTEP, and holds CPIM, CSCP, and an MBA. Anna is a trusted partner to executives who expect more from their supply chains—and are ready to invest in growth.