About Clearpepper

Chief Executive Officer

Antony Lovell

Antony spearheaded the development of Vuealta’s supply chain applications, leading their evolution from concept to acquisition by Anaplan in just four years. Following the acquisition, he led Anaplan’s global supply chain business, helping shape the strategy and growth of one of the world’s leading cloud planning platforms during its expansion to more than $1 billion in annual recurring revenue. As Founder and CEO of Clearpepper, Antony is pioneering the next generation of AI-native supply chain decision systems. By combining digital twins, graph technology, machine learning, simulation, optimization, and autonomous AI agents, he is redefining how organizations forecast demand, optimize inventory, model complex supply networks, and automate enterprise decision-making helping businesses become more intelligent, resilient, and autonomous.

Chief Product Officer

Benjamin Addison

As co-founder of Vuealta’s Applications division, Ben led the development of pre-configured supply chain planning solutions on the Anaplan platform. These solutions were later acquired by Anaplan and now form the foundation of its supply chain offering. Continuously striving for innovation, Ben now brings his expertise to Clearpepper, playing a pivotal role in advancing our AI-driven supply chain solutions. His leadership ensures our solutions streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and deliver a competitive edge for clients in today’s increasingly complex supply chains.

Chief Innovation Officer

Professor Emel Aktas

With 20 years of experience in supply chain analytics, Emel is a leading expert in applying modeling and AI for decision analysis across transport, retail, and manufacturing sectors. As a professor at Cranfield University, Emel has been at the forefront of research, enabling organizations to harness enterprise and external data through advanced supply chain analytics to drive digital transformation. Her expertise and innovative vision are instrumental in shaping the future of intelligent supply chain solutions at Clearpepper.

Chief Technology Officer

Sharath Bobba

With over 20 years of experience in supply chain technology - including industry leaders like Aera and Anaplan - Sharath brings an exceptional track record of driving business process innovation through the application of cutting-edge technology. His profound expertise, paired with a strategic vision, positions him perfectly to spearhead the integration of engineering, technology, and innovation at Clearpepper.

Chief Research and Innovation Officer

Professor Mike Bernon

With 30 years of experience as a thought leader, practitioner, consultant, and professor in supply chain strategy, Mike brings a wealth of expertise to the field. As a major recipient of research funding from esteemed organizations, including the World Bank, Mike has consistently contributed to advancing supply chain knowledge and innovation. As a seasoned consultant and renowned presenter, Mike has collaborated with numerous companies to drive successful supply chain digital transformation projects, delivering impactful results and fostering industry-wide change.

Strategic Advisor

Dinu Ionescu

With more than 30 years of experience leading enterprise software and driving business growth, Dinu specializes in aligning product strategy with customer outcomes, building high-performing customer organizations, and developing the operational systems, processes, and go-to-market strategies that enable sustainable growth. As Strategic Advisor to Clearpepper, Dinu works with the leadership team to accelerate growth, strengthen execution, and ensure the company consistently delivers exceptional value through its AI-powered supply chain decision intelligence platform.