SPEAKERS 2026
Experts
2025
Santiago Velez Gonzalez
Global Head of Pricing and Bid Strategy - Gas Service, Siemens Energy
2026 ON STAGE



KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Danilo Zatta, PhD, MBA
Senior Partner & Author of Smart Parts Pricing - Implement Consulting Group
Danilo Zatta is one of the world’s leading advisors and thought leaders in the field of Pricing and TopLine Excellence. As a management consultant for more than 25 years, he advises and coaches many of the world’s best-known organizations as Senior Partner at Implement Consulting Group.
The Financial Times defined him as ‘one of the world’s leading pricing minds’. The Club of Pricing as ‘Pricing Gotha’.
Danilo has also been recognized amongst the Top 5 Pricing Thought Leaders on LinkedIn, in the list of the most engaging and impactful pricing thought leaders globally. The leading Italian business newspaper defined him as ‘as one of the most recognized monetization authors in the world’.
Danilo has also written pricing best sellers translated into 10+ languages like ‘Smart Parts Pricing’, ‘The 10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing’, ‘The Pricing Model Revolution’, ‘At the Heart of Leadership’, ‘Pricing Decoded’ and many more.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
John Somers
Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector - AEM
John Somers has held various positions with increasing responsibility over his 18+ years with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and has led the association’s CE Sector since 2021.
Somers serves as Vice President of the Construction & Utility Sector and oversees the strategic direction of construction and utility programs and services for AEM members. He acts as the principal liaison to AEM’s CE Sector Board, as well as construction-focused industry organizations, customer groups, and government agencies throughout North America and globally. Alongside delivering value to both exhibitors and attendees at the association’s trade shows—CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo—Somers is committed to fostering industry innovation and advancement.
Somers serves on the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation Board, which is tasked with encouraging continuous learning and by improving the availability and quality of equipment industry employees in the future. He helped lead the coordination of the industry’s telematics standard and continues to promote the adoption of innovative technologies. Somers is responsible for overseeing AEM’s strategic initiatives concerning engine emissions and alternative power, addressing both the opportunities and challenges faced by manufacturers and end users. He additionally participates on the Next Practices Advisory Committee with the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), promoting innovation and the adoption of advanced practices to tackle key challenges within the utility damage prevention industry.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Meridith Zaltsberg
Head of Service Sales Operations for Gas Services, North America, Siemens Energy
Zaltsberg serves as Head of Gas Services Sales Operations for North America. Based in Orlando, Florida, she brings together both technical and commercial expertise from her progression through engineering and sales leadership roles within the company's Power & Gas Division.
Zaltsberg began her Siemens Energy career as an engineering intern in 2011 and went on to serve as Gas Turbine Service Engineer within Power Generation Services. She then moved into commercial roles, holding positions including Regional Sales Manager for New Equipment within the Power & Gas Division in North America, followed by Service Sales Representative managing service accounts. Zaltsberg holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and a Master of Engineering from the University of Florida.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kristina Harrington
CEO & Co-Founder, GenAlpha Technologies
Prior to joining GenAlpha, Kris worked in leadership roles in sales and aftermarket with Enerpac, Caterpillar and Bucyrus International. Her career has spanned positions in the home office as well as regional assignments in Canada, Brazil, and Peru. Her responsibilities included working with internal stakeholders, dealers, and customers to deliver business results in aftermarket and original equipment sales. Her last assignment with Caterpillar covered business development activities in 18 countries with 16 dealers.
PANELIST
Simone Silva
Vice President Customer Experience, Newmar Corporation
PANELIST
Josh Wing
Director of Parts & Supplies, Henny Penny
Josh Wing is the Director of Parts & Supplies at Henny Penny, a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of premium commercial foodservice equipment. Josh focuses on aftermarket pricing strategy, including market-based benchmarking, pricing governance, and margin-focused list price execution. He also partners closely with commercial and service teams to strengthen distribution channels, improve parts availability, and enable consistent support for operators. Henny Penny’s equipment portfolio includes pressure and open fryers, combi ovens, and holding solutions, supported by service, training, and technical support through an exclusive global distributor network.
PANELIST
Robert Danner
Director of Aftermarket Services - Douglas Machine Inc.
Rob Danner is the Director of Aftermarket Services at Douglas Machine Inc., an employee-owned company specializing in secondary packaging solutions and services for the food and beverage industry. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Rob holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University and is known for his quiet determination and commitment to data-driven decision-making.
Since joining Douglas Machine, Rob has held key roles in research and development, production engineering, and aftermarket services. In his current leadership position, he oversees business development and operational strategy for the Aftermarket Services division. His team supports a legacy of over 50 years of equipment by delivering high-quality aftermarket parts, field modifications, and rebuild services.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Tim Geyer
Managing Director, North America at MARKT-PILOT
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