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Massachusetts Technology Executive Named Toastmasters International President TMCnet News [September 08, 2026] | / | Massachusetts Technology Executive Named Toastmasters International President Stefano S. McGhee becomes leader of global educational organization ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Stefano S. McGhee, DTM, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development. McGhee assumed the one-year term at the organization's 2026 International Convention, held in Vancouver, Canada, Aug. 19-22. McGhee, most recently worked as the Senior Director of Technology Operations for Harvard Business Publishing. He led a team of cloud engineers, architects, integration engineers, and help desk technicians in ensuring the availability and stability of the organization's most critical applications, including Harvard Business Review. McGhee earned a master's degree in military operational arts and sciences from the United States Air Force's hgher education organization. During his time in school, McGhee earned the International Security Studies Research Award for his work that was of interest to national security. He is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, where he shares the wonder of flying with children and young adults. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and leader at a local yacht club. A Toastmaster since 2005, McGhee's home club is Network Voice Toastmasters in Weymouth. He has held several high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation - the highest level of educational achievement in the organization. "To those willing to put the time in, Toastmasters gives the critical skills to be a better version of yourself," he says. "From there, you can confidently take on more challenges at work and life and become the sought-after leader needed in today's world." As an officer of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, McGhee is a "working ambassador" for the organization. He works with the Board to develop, support, and modify the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission. About Toastmasters International Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. It is through this regular practice that members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication goals. Founded in 1924, the organization is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado with over 245,000 members in more than 14,000 clubs in nearly 150 countries. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit toastmasters.org. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/massachusetts-technology-executive-named-toastmasters-international-president-302872579.html SOURCE Toastmasters International [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage] |

Education that keeps pace with industry: ASM Group of Institutes marks a milestone year with national recognition and a growing Technical Campus. 0 4 minutes read Across management, commerce, IT and engineering education, ASM Group of Institutes' campuses continue to attract students through industry-linked programs, global exposure and consistent placement outcomes - a year that also saw the Group named Pune's Best Management Institute and the completion of its new AI-powered technical campus's first full year. Pune, (Maharashtra) [India]: Every admission season brings the same question to a student's mind: which institute will actually prepare them for the working world, and not just hand them a degree? For thousands of students in and around Pune, that answer has increasingly pointed to ASM Group of Institutes, a Pimpri-Chinchwad-based education group that has spent over four decades building campuses around a simple idea: classrooms should mirror the industries students are headed into. That approach was recently validated at a national level: ASM was named "Pune's Best Management Institute" at the Navbharat Education Excellence Awards 2025, recognition for institutions delivering future-ready education aligned with real industry needs - a fitting marker as the Group enters its 43rd year. Established in 1983 under the aegis of the Audyogik Shikshan Mandal, ASM Group of Institutes has grown from a single management institute into a diversified education group with 12+ institutes across campuses in Pune, spanning study levels from kindergarten through doctoral research. The group is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University and holds AICTE approval, with several of its programs also carrying NAAC accreditation. Over four decades, ASM has built a track record that includes several recognitions as a top-ranked B-school in Pune, an alumni base of over 75,000 professionals across 60+ countries, working across MNCs, Indian enterprises and startups, and placement partnerships with 350+ recruiters spanning IT, financial services, consulting, manufacturing, BFSI, analytics, FMCG, healthcare and emerging digital domains. At the heart of the Group is ASM's Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR), the flagship institute from which ASM's journey began in 1983. IBMR offers AICTE-approved PGDM programs and has been among the first institutes nationally to introduce Artificial Intelligence as a second PGDM specialization, giving students the option to pair core management disciplines with AI-driven decision-making, analytics, automation and digital intelligence - a marker of ASM's early and sustained embrace of AI in management education, since extended across the Group's other institutes as well. ASM's Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR) concentrates on AICTE-approved PGDM programs across marketing, finance, human resources, pharma management and real estate marketing, with curriculum that draws on AI-linked coursework and industry certifications to give management aspirants a head start before they graduate. The institute offers paid internships, industry certifications,a focus on global business education, applied research and industry-aligned postgraduate programs. ASM's Institute of Commerce, Science and Information Technology (CSIT), affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, is among top colleges in PCMC, and is built for students choosing commerce, science and technology streams, offering programs from BBA and B.Com to B.Sc. degrees in AI & ML, cyber security and data science, giving undergraduates a foundation that can pivot in several technical or business directions later. ASM's Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), a dedicated MBA campus offering a full-time, two-year program affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE, where faculty drawn from both industry and academia, paired with an alumni network spread across more than a thousand global careers, anchor its reputation among Pune's management colleges. The Group's newest addition, ASM's NextGen Technical Campus in Talegaon, Pune, spread across a 15-acre, AI-powered campus is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by AICTE, offers B.E. programs in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, and Electronics & Computer Engineering, alongside BCA and MCA programs - built around smart classrooms, advanced labs and a digital-first learning environment designed for Industry 4.0. More details are available at asmnext.edu.in. What ties the campuses together is a shared emphasis on placement support, live industry projects, international academic tie-ups and, more recently, AI-integrated learning modules rolled out across programs. ASM has partnered with globally respected organisations including Nasscom, Harvard Business Publishing, Microsoft, AWS Educate, Automation Anywhere, SAP& more, partnerships that actively shape curriculum design, certifications and experiential learning rather than serving as brochure logos. The group counts alumni in leadership roles across sectors including manufacturing, IT, finance, banking, agritech, and healthcare, and continues to work with top recruiters and academic partners in India and abroad, including recently signed MoUs with South Asian universities for student exchange and joint research. Speaking on the group's continued appeal among students, Dr Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes, said: "Every institute we have built exists for a reason. A student headed into management, one building a career in commerce and technology, and one training to be an engineer all need a different kind of preparation - that's why we've never tried to fit everyone into one classroom. Education has to evolve at the pace of the world outside the campus, and staying close to that pace is what keeps us building institute by institute, rather than settling for one size that fits none. Forty-three years on, no ranking means as much to me as hearing an alumnus say they walked into their first job already ready for it." For students still shortlisting colleges this admission cycle, ASM Group of Institutes is positioning its campuses around a straightforward pitch: pick a track - management, commerce and technology, engineering, or a dedicated MBA - and get an education designed specifically for it, backed by a group that has been refining this model across Maharashtra since 1983. Looking further ahead, the Group has also begun laying the groundwork for ASM NextGen University, envisioned as a multidisciplinary university bringing management, technology, research, innovation and entrepreneurship together under one future-ready academic ecosystem. "Our vision is long-term," says Dr Pachpande. "ASM NextGen University will be built on the same values that have guided us for decades - quality, relevance and responsibility - but reimagined for the future." About ASM Group of Institutes ASM Group of Institutes is a Pune-based education group established in 1983, comprising specialised institutes including ASM's Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR), ASM's Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR), ASM's Institute of Commerce, Science and Information Technology (CSIT), ASM's Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), and ASM's NextGen Technical Campus, Talegaon. The group offers AICTE-approved and Savitribai Phule Pune University-affiliated programs across management, commerce, science, information technology and engineering, with an alumni network of over 75,000 professionals globally and placement partnerships with 350+ recruiters. For more details, please refer to the Group's website:

LGMG retains "China's Best Managed Companies" Award. Time:20/07/2026 Font size    On July 17, 2026, the 8th China Best Managed Companies (BMC) Awards ceremony, co-hosted by Deloitte Private, the HKUST Business School, and Harvard Business Review, was grandly held in Xiong'an New Area. Under the theme "Lotus Rides the Waves, Vigor Surges to New Chapters", the event brought together over 200 renowned entrepreneurs, executives, and academic experts to celebrate the achievements of China's outstanding private enterprises. Following the final review by the independent judging panel, 80 companies were selected as winners of the 8th China BMC Awards. LGMG, as a representative of the industrial manufacturing sector, once again earned a place on the list - securing this honor for the second consecutive year after its inaugural win in 2025. This recognition not only affirms LGMG's comprehensive strength in corporate management, technological innovation, financial capability, and global operations, but also stands as a powerful testament to the company's unwavering commitment to high-quality development. The BMC program is the only international award in China that conducts a comprehensive evaluation of corporate management systems. With a 33-year legacy and a presence in nearly 50 countries and regions worldwide, the program enjoys global renown. This year's selection highlights that China's leading private enterprises are accelerating their transition from "national champions" to "world champions." In an era where AI is reshaping industrial landscapes, these frontrunners have already built robust reserves in both technology and management, laying a solid foundation for global operations. Building on this new milestone, LGMG will seize the opportunity to further enhance its management capabilities, strengthen innovation, deepen diversified business portfolios, accelerate the synergy of domestic and international industrial chain ecosystems, actively engage in industry-wide ecosystem development, and continuously expand its influence across the value chain. With steady strides toward becoming a global leader in intelligent manufacturing, LGMG is poised to write a new chapter in the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry - driven by excellence in management and innovation strength.