Great leaders know the truth: there is no finish line in leadership – – only new challenges, the next inflection point, and the next opportunity to align living & breathing strategy with consistent execution. In this dynamic session, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link, and Regine Honoré Villain, Founder of REHVÉAL™, to explore what it really takes to build organizations that deliver sustained, high-performance results, by focusing on optimizing business leaders’ abilities to craft effective strategies while fueling reliable execution. Billy Ray Taylor brings deep expertise in connecting strategy to execution through disciplined operating systems. Drawing on a long-established, successful track record in demanding industries & transformational turnaround situations, Billy will share how organizations can create clarity, accountability, and alignment across people, processes, and assets to drive measurable outcomes. Industry hall-of-famer Régine Honoré Villain offers a powerful perspective shaped by decades operating in complex, high-stakes environments. From healthcare systems to global advisory work, she focuses on governance, operational leverage, and translating bold ideas into durable performance. Her insights highlight the importance of leadership conviction, structural alignment, and designing systems that can scale through complexity. Together,…

In today’s evolving digital landscape, the threat of cyberattacks—ransomware in particular—has never been more pressing. Join Ara Arslanian, Senior Director at OMNIA Partners, and Bill Hardin, Vice President at Charles River Associates, in a dynamic discussion hosted by Scott Luton with Supply Chain Now. They’ll explore proven, real-world strategies for safeguarding your business against the most dangerous threats, including ransomware, data extortion, business email compromise, and insider threats. From navigating dark web negotiations to defending against malware outbreaks, this session offers critical insights to help you secure your most valuable data assets. Equip your organization with the knowledge and tools to mitigate risks and ensure long-term resilience in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.