Skip to main content

Our speakers

Patrick Merlat > Speaker Visual > Dassault Systèmes®
Patrick MERLAT
Home & Lifestyle, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail Solutions, Vice-President - Dassault Systèmes
Patrick Merlat > Speaker Visual > Dassault Systèmes®
Patrick MERLAT
Home & Lifestyle, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail Solutions, Vice-President - Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, Home & Lifestyle, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail Solutions, Vice-President Graduated from French Aeronautics and Space Engineering School Sup’Aero, Patrick has started his career managing various positions within Dassault Systemes (3DS) R&D with continuous passion for Innovation and Technology. In the 2000’s, Patrick joined the 3DS DELMIA brand in charge of Manufacturing & Production where he led the Numerical Control and Process Planning domains. Since 2011, Patrick has been leading various leadership positions in the 3DS CPG-Retail and Home & Lifestyle Industries organisation working with key leader customers helping them to transfom to a higher level of Value Creation from Consumer to Science to Innovation to Manufacturing. Patrick is currently leading the WW Manufacturing Domain for those Industries.

Read More

Geoff LOCKET > Speaker > Dassault Systèmes®
Geoff LOCKET
World Wide Industry Process Expert | DELMIA, Dassault Systèmes - Dassault Systèmes
Geoff LOCKET > Speaker > Dassault Systèmes®
Geoff LOCKET
World Wide Industry Process Expert | DELMIA, Dassault Systèmes - Dassault Systèmes

Geoff LOCKET, a graduate of Aston University in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (Class of 1998), began his career developing forecasting and inventory planning solutions for Tarmac Group's limestone production facilities.

With over 25 years of experience, Geoff has led the design, development, and deployment of more than 130 advanced supply chain solutions across various industries, including advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and industrial equipment. His expertise spans multiple global regions, establishing him as a trusted leader in the fields of supply chain planning and optimization.

Since 2020, Geoff has been a key member of Dassault Systèmes' DELMIA Brand organization, serving as an Industry Process Expert. His focus lies in exploring emerging technology trends and driving innovative planning processes. Geoff specializes in integrating these advancements into established planning paradigms, leveraging DELMIA's cutting-edge solutions to deliver practical and impactful results.

Read More