2009 LE Logistics

Stephen Roach
Chairman, Morgan Stanley Asia

Stephen S. Roach is Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, serving as the Firm’s senior representative to clients, governments, and regulators across the region. Prior to his appointment as Asia Chairman, Mr. Roach was Morgan Stanley’s Chief Economist, heading up the Firm’s highly-regarded global team of economists located in New York, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

During his 25-year career as an economist at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Roach was widely recognized as one of Wall Street’s most influential thought leaders. His recent research focused on globalization, the emergence of China and India, and the capital market implications of global imbalances. He is widely quoted in the financial press and other media, has been a leading contributor on the op-ed pages of the world’s leading newspapers and has published two books, “This China Is Different” (2002) and “The Next Asia” (2007). He has long advised governments and policy makers around the world and frequently presents expert testimony to the US Congress. As of November 2008, he serves as a member of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Taskforce on Economic Challenges.

Before joining Morgan Stanley in 1982, Mr. Roach was Vice President for Economic Analysis for the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company. He also served in a senior capacity on the research staff of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. from 1972-79. Prior to that, he was a research fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Roach holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Mr Roach invites you to download his presentation and few articles prior to the conference:

A world in crisis: Leadership Imperatives
After the era of excess
Whither Capitalism
Wakeup call for US and China

Hank Halter
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Delta Air Lines

Hank Halter is senior vice president & Chief Financial Officer for Delta Air Lines at its world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. As CFO, Hank is responsible for the finance and planning of Delta’s $35 billion operation. In particular, he oversees the treasury, tax, risk management, accounting and reporting, financial planning and analysis, fleet strategy, and investor relations for the airline. He also directs development of annual and long-range business plans and works closely with operating units to ensure financial performance objectives are achieved.

Hank came to Delta in 1998 from American Airlines where he held various finance positions in corporate reporting, financial planning, and corporate real estate. Prior to his tenure with American Airlines, he was a senior accountant in the Philadelphia office of Ernst & Young LLP.

Hank holds a masters degree in business administration from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and a bachelor of science in accountancy from Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude. He is a certified public accountant.

In addition to being a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and Delta Community Credit Union, Hank also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Delta Heritage Museum and on the Advisory Board for the Atlanta Chapter of the CFO Roundtable. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Hank now resides in Atlanta.

Mark Richardson
President, Panthers Football, LLC

As the first employee of the Carolina Panthers, Mark Richardson had a vision for the franchise. A sold out Bank of America Stadium on a Sunday afternoon, a logo synonymous with the team throughout the Carolinas, a Panther player appearance before an excited student body and playing in the Super Bowl were only dreams 15 years ago. Today, thanks to the foresight and dedication of Mark, they are realities.

Whatever the barometer - performance on the field, marketing, television ratings, attendance or stadium naming rights - the Panthers have been one of the NFL leaders under the stewardship of Mark as team president. His integrated marketing approach of team resources, such as radio and television, in-stadium advertising, and the internet, have become a model in the sports industry. Employing a philosophy that merges family business principles with contemporary marketing, the Panthers reflect a unique blend of traditionalism and state-of-the art technology under Mark.

Bank of America Stadium's reputation as one of the foremost sports venues in the country is a reflection of Mark's commitment to providing the best for Carolina's supportive fan base. From location to financing, he played an integral role in the stadium's origins. When the cost of a stadium and a franchise appeared prohibitive, he helped identify the Permanent Seat License concept that is now commonplace in the sports world. He also guided the land acquisition and contributed to a construction process that was so ideal it has been honored by the National Building Museum for urban revitalization, design excellence and civic pride.

The marketing success is further validation for many of the early franchise decisions in which Mark played a lead role, including the design of the team uniforms and development of the award-winning logo. The Panthers have been at the forefront of business development in the NFL, becoming one of just three teams to bring its radio and television packages in-house.

Mark has served eight years on the prestigious NFL Competition Committee, and his evolution as a League leader has continued as a member of the NFL Network Operations Committee and the Broadcast Committee.

In addition to earning an undergraduate degree in business administration from Clemson University in 1983 and an MBA from the University of Virginia in 1987, Mark has an athletic background that includes playing for Clemson's 1981 National Championship football team and ACC Championship teams in 1981 and 1982.

Mark has lived in the Carolinas most of his life and now resides in Charlotte, where he is active in the community as a board member of several organizations, including the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Charlotte Regional Partnership. He is also a member of the Clemson University College of Business and Behavioral Science Advisory Board. Mark has a son, Ace, and a daughter, Raven.

Rear Admiral Kevin M. Quinn
Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Rear Admiral Quinn is a 1977 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. His operational tours included service as a Division Officer and Operations Department Head in USS Racine (LST 1191), Combat Systems Officer in USS O’Brien (DD 975), Combat Systems Officer in USS Chandler (DDG 996), Executive Officer in USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), Commanding Officer in USS Barry (DDG 52), Commander of Destroyer Squadron 28, and Commander of Task Force 73/Logistics Group Western Pacific.

Rear Adm. Quinn is a Distinguished Graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, graduating with a master's degree in information science. He also attended the Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School, graduating first in his class and receiving the City of Newport and Navy League Award. He completed his Joint Service education at the Armed Forces Staff College.

Assignments ashore have included service as Aide to Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet; as Head of the Contingency Cell and Strike Leader Attack Training Syllabus (SLATS) instructor at the Naval Strike Warfare Center; as senior member of the Commander in Chief's Initiatives Team on the Special Staff of the CinC, U.S. Transportation Command; as Branch Head for Land Attack Warfare (N864) on the Chief of Naval Operations' staff; and as Executive Assistant to Commander, Atlantic Fleet/Commander, Fleet Forces Command.

He assumed command of Destroyer Squadron 28 in May 2000. During this tour, he deployed to the Mediterranean and served as Commander, Task Force 60 (CTF 60). As CTF 60 he led a Joint Task Force to interdict terrorist associated shipping throughout the Mediterranean. Rear Adm. Quinn assumed command of Task Force 73 and Logistics Group Western Pacific in November 2003. During this tour, he led the Navy’s logistics efforts in support of Asian tsunami disaster relief, and exercised operational control of the hospital ship Mercy Task Group during its humanitarian assistance missions throughout Southeast Asia. He assumed command of Carrier Strike Group 3 and John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group in November 2005. During this tour, he led the Strike Group on a 7-month deployment to the 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting operations in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Rear Adm. Quinn's awards include the Legion of Merit (6), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (3), the Navy Commendation Medal (2), the Navy Achievement Medal, and various campaign and unit decorations. He is also a recipient of the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet's Shiphandler of the Year Award.

Brian Brickhouse
Vice President, Power Quality Division
Eaton Corporation

Brian Brickhouse is the Vice President & General Manager for the Power Quality Division of Eaton’s Electrical Sector in the Americas. In this senior leadership role, Brian is responsible for all operations and strategic planning for the Critical Power Solutions business which is made up of Engineering, Product Management, and Service for the $1.6B division.

Brian’s previous role was as the Vice President - Global Sales, Service and Support for the Power Quality business.

From 2005 through 2008, Brian led Eaton’s Power Quality business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and was based in Morges Switzerland.
In 2004 he led the global integration of the Powerware sales and marketing functions following Eaton’s acquisition of this business from Invensys. Brian joined Eaton in 1994 as part of the Westinghouse DCBU acquisition, and has held numerous senior management positions in Sales, Operations, and Marketing. He has over 20 years experience in the electrical and power quality industry, and sits on various board of director and industry associations. Brian has a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University.

Christy Shaffer
PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc

Dr. Shaffer is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive and Ph.D. scientist with extensive experience in directing complex drug development processes for innovative products. She joined Inspire as the first full-time employee from Burroughs Wellcome in 1995 as Director of Clinical and was appointed rapidly to VP of Development, Chief Operating Officer and, in 1998, President and Chief Executive Officer and Board member.

Under Dr. Shaffer's tenure, Inspire became a publicly traded company in 2000, raising $76 million, and has completed five subsequent equity financings, raising an additional $354 million, which includes a $75 million investment by Warburg Pincus in 2007. Dr. Shaffer has received many notable awards including the YWCA Academy of Women 2007 Award in Science and Technology, the Charles & Colvard Women of Brilliant Achievement(tm) award, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence in 2004 and Business Woman of the Year in NC 2003, 2004, by the Business Advisory Council in Washington, DC.

Under Dr. Shaffer's leadership, Inspire was named one of The Scientist's Best Places to Work in Industry three times, one of Business North Carolina's Best Employers in North Carolina and received numerous Best Places to Work Awards for employers in Research Triangle Park. In 2008 alone, Inspire was recognized by the American Heart Association and Business Leader magazine/Rex Healthcare as one of the healthiest companies in the Triangle. Dr. Shaffer serves on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Board and the BIO Emerging Companies Section Governing Body, the Foundation Board of Directors of the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Kresge Science Advisory Board for Meredith College, the NC School of Math and Science Foundation Board and Board of Directors for Clinipace, a privately held clinical research software company in RTP. Dr. Shaffer served as Chair of the CED, which is the oldest and largest organization of its kind in the US, and was a past Board member of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. Dr. Shaffer received a B.S. in Biology/Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Tennessee.