Key insights from the Gartner Planning Summit in Denver 2025
Philip Vervloesem and Lisa Henriott - December 8
Philip Vervloesem, Lisa Henriott and Jessica Roberts share their reflections from two energetic days at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in Denver. From the evolution of AI in planning to global transformation stories and deeper customer connections, they explore the themes that stood out across keynotes, sessions, and conversations with leaders shaping the future of supply chain planning.
Hear how organizations are moving from AI exploration to early adoption, what real-world results like Kraft Heinz are achieving with smarter, value-driven planning, and why strong leadership and collaboration make all the difference on the road to autonomous planning.
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00:01 - First impressions from the Denver summit
01:25 - The biggest trends shaping planning in Denver
02:17 - Practitioner stories and leadership lessons
03:11 - Kraft Heinz’s global transformation journey
04:30 - Connecting with customers at the Denver dinner
05:47 - Wrapping up the year and looking ahead
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Philip Vervloesem
Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP
Biography
With 22 years’ supply chain digital transformation experience in a whole range of industries, Philip currently leads OMP’s business and market development globally while heading up the company’s US operations. Focusing on vision, strategy, and global community building, Philip has a proven history of boundary stretching and thought leadership in supply chain planning innovation, building new markets, and growing and supporting high-performing teams on both sides of the Atlantic.
Lisa Henriott
Commercial Marketing Lead at OMP
Biography
With 30+ years of experience in B2B and supply chain technology marketing, Lisa joined OMP in August 2025 to guide commercial marketing strategy and drive go-to-market excellence. She focuses on elevating OMP’s brand awareness, amplifying customer value, and driving consistent, high-impact marketing programs globally.
Before joining OMP, Lisa held senior marketing roles at Logility, Manugistics, and others, and spent years advising C-level executives at early-stage technology companies. She also serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at Kennesaw State University, mentoring tech leaders and supporting the next generation of innovators.
Jessica Roberts
Event Marketing Professional at OMP
Biography
Jessica joined OMP in 2023, bringing a sharp marketing mindset shaped by her background in branding, digital strategy, and consumer behavior. Currently focused on event marketing, she manages global conferences from end to end, ensuring every detail is seamless and each interaction leaves a lasting impression. Jessica works closely with both marketing and business teams to craft engaging experiences and campaigns within the supply chain space.