Stern Global Programs

A Global Turning Point: Unprecedented Industry Collaboration Paves Way for Decarbonization of Supply Chains

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Other Transport, Other Retail, Transport, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Stern Global Programs, Policy, Biodiversity, Education, Sustainability, Temperature, Meta, PepsiCo, Communes of Burundi, Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS, Carbon, Organization, CEBA, REI, Nike, Carbon accounting, Global Sustainability Assessment System, Environment, Transformation, Climate change, Curriculum, Apple, Google.org, Drought, Renewable energy, Amazon

In an industry first, leading corporate energy customers came together to launch the Clean Energy Procurement Academy to equip companies with the technical readiness to explore and adopt clean energy, an essential factor in global decarbonization.

Key Points: 
  • In an industry first, leading corporate energy customers came together to launch the Clean Energy Procurement Academy to equip companies with the technical readiness to explore and adopt clean energy, an essential factor in global decarbonization.
  • “To address the climate crisis, we need to act quickly to expand access to clean energy around the world.
  • Businesses can help drive that change,” said Sarah Chandler, Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation.
  • Through the collaborative efforts of these corporations and suppliers, the initiative aims to rapidly advance clean energy procurement, address Scope 3 emissions, and decarbonize global supply chains.

Molecular Templates Announces the Appointment of Dr. Maurizio Voi to the Role of Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Research and development, University, Therapy, Stern Global Programs, Cancer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Development, Patient, School, Drug discovery, Tislelizumab, PD-1, Research, IND, Pfizer, Pharmaceutical industry, Melanoma, Novartis

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Templates, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTEM, “Molecular Templates,” or “MTEM”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for oncology with potent differentiated mechanisms of action, today announced the appointment of Dr. Maurizio Voi to the role of Chief Medical Officer.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Templates, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTEM, “Molecular Templates,” or “MTEM”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for oncology with potent differentiated mechanisms of action, today announced the appointment of Dr. Maurizio Voi to the role of Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Voi will begin his new role on October 2, 2023.
  • Dr. Voi joins MTEM from Novartis, where he served as Vice President, Global Program Head, for the PD-1 antibody Tislelizumab since April 2021.
  • I look forward to this opportunity to exploit the full potential of these promising assets in the clinic,” said Dr. Maurizio Voi.

Global Africa Business Initiative announces world-class lineup for ‘Unstoppable Africa’ 2023 event

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
State, Partnership, Rockefeller Foundation, Stern Global Programs, United Nations, InterAction Council of Former Heads of State and Government, National Basketball Players Association, Food, Exim Bank, United Nations General Assembly, Government, Assistant, Natural Resources, Athlete, United Nations Global Compact, Climate change, Buffett Foundation, NBPA, Digital transformation, Department of Space, Summa Group, African Union, Mastercard Foundation, Empowerment, African, Social media, U.N, Renewable energy, Tourism

New York, USA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting business, trade, and investment across the continent, is pleased to announce the lineup for its flagship event ‘Unstoppable Africa’ on 21–22 September 2023.

Key Points: 
  • New York, USA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting business, trade, and investment across the continent, is pleased to announce the lineup for its flagship event ‘Unstoppable Africa’ on 21–22 September 2023.
  • ‘Unstoppable Africa’ is a powerful affirmation of GABI’s unwavering commitment to redefining Africa’s economic narrative for Africa and the world.
  • The event boasts a diverse and influential lineup of speakers, each representing a distinct facet of Africa’s dynamic business ecosystem.
  • For more information on the Global Africa Business Initiative and the program for September's “Unstoppable Africa” event, please visit GABI’s Official Website.

DCI Indonesia Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2023 Indonesia Company of the Year Award for Its Highly Differentiated Data Center Solutions

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Automotive Executive of the Year Award, Stern Global Programs, Risk management, DCI, Carbon, ICT, SAN, Water, Solar energy, Artificial intelligence, Growth, Ecosystem, Biomass, Frost, Automation, Renewable energy

SAN ANTONIO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Indonesia data center services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes DCI Indonesia with the 2023 Company of the Year Award. DCI Indonesia is a data center services provider that leverages cutting-edge technologies to offer pioneering, scalable, and reliable colocation services to customers throughout Indonesia. DCI Indonesia's solutions enable enterprises to optimize operations and significantly scale their businesses through automation and world-class customer support.

Key Points: 
  • DCI Indonesia is the leading data center provider in Indonesia and has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award for the fourth consecutive year because of its reliable and disruptive data center services.
  • SAN ANTONIO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Indonesia data center services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes DCI Indonesia with the 2023 Company of the Year Award .
  • DCI Indonesia is a data center services provider that leverages cutting-edge technologies to offer pioneering, scalable, and reliable colocation services to customers throughout Indonesia.
  • Moreover, the company relentlessly invests in state-of-the-art technologies that enhance its competitive positioning in the Indonesia data center services industry.

DCI Indonesia Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2023 Indonesia Company of the Year Award for Its Highly Differentiated Data Center Solutions

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Automotive Executive of the Year Award, Stern Global Programs, Risk management, DCI, Carbon, ICT, SAN, Water, Solar energy, Artificial intelligence, Growth, Ecosystem, Biomass, Frost, Automation, Renewable energy

SAN ANTONIO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Indonesia data center services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes DCI Indonesia with the 2023 Company of the Year Award. DCI Indonesia is a data center services provider that leverages cutting-edge technologies to offer pioneering, scalable, and reliable colocation services to customers throughout Indonesia. DCI Indonesia's solutions enable enterprises to optimize operations and significantly scale their businesses through automation and world-class customer support.

Key Points: 
  • DCI Indonesia is the leading data center provider in Indonesia and has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award for the fourth consecutive year because of its reliable and disruptive data center services.
  • SAN ANTONIO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Indonesia data center services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes DCI Indonesia with the 2023 Company of the Year Award .
  • DCI Indonesia is a data center services provider that leverages cutting-edge technologies to offer pioneering, scalable, and reliable colocation services to customers throughout Indonesia.
  • Moreover, the company relentlessly invests in state-of-the-art technologies that enhance its competitive positioning in the Indonesia data center services industry.

NCCN Global Policy Leader Named Co-Chair of Global Health Council Roundtable Advancing International Coordination in Cancer Care

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Universal health care, Senior, SDG, Partnership, Global Health Council, Stern Global Programs, Post-2015 Development Agenda, Policy, Cancer, Utility, GHC, Human, Global health, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Social, Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCCN, NCD, Organization, Global Health, Pachacútec City Special Project, Death, Publishing, Non-governmental organization, National Cancer Control Programme, Respiratory failure, Chairperson, UHC, MPH, NCCP

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the appointment of Katy Winckworth-Prejsnar, MPH, NCCN's Senior Manager of Global Policy and Strategic Alliances, as Co-Chair of the Global Health Council (GHC)'s Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Roundtable. In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns. She will serve alongside Co-Chair Eliana Monteforte, Director of Special Projects, GHC.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns.
  • Our work to standardize and elevate cancer care in partnership with experts in lower-resource regions is fundamental to everything that we do.
  • I'm honored to get to collaborate with so many dedicated advocates and policymakers through the Global Health Council's NCD Roundtable."
  • NCCN's Global Program is involved in numerous projects to coordinate cancer care and share expertise across borders.

NCCN Global Policy Leader Named Co-Chair of Global Health Council Roundtable Advancing International Coordination in Cancer Care

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Universal health care, Senior, SDG, Partnership, Global Health Council, Stern Global Programs, Post-2015 Development Agenda, Policy, Cancer, Utility, GHC, Human, Global health, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Social, Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCCN, NCD, Organization, Global Health, Pachacútec City Special Project, Death, Publishing, Non-governmental organization, National Cancer Control Programme, Respiratory failure, Chairperson, UHC, MPH, NCCP

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the appointment of Katy Winckworth-Prejsnar, MPH, NCCN's Senior Manager of Global Policy and Strategic Alliances, as Co-Chair of the Global Health Council (GHC)'s Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Roundtable. In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns. She will serve alongside Co-Chair Eliana Monteforte, Director of Special Projects, GHC.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, Winckworth-Prejsnar will help drive coordination between organizations worldwide that are working to improve policy and outcomes for cancer and other global health concerns.
  • Our work to standardize and elevate cancer care in partnership with experts in lower-resource regions is fundamental to everything that we do.
  • I'm honored to get to collaborate with so many dedicated advocates and policymakers through the Global Health Council's NCD Roundtable."
  • NCCN's Global Program is involved in numerous projects to coordinate cancer care and share expertise across borders.

Arcadis selected by U.S. Department of Transportation to provide advisory services for its Thriving Communities Program

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, in partnership with non-profit organization The Ray, InfraStrategies, and Beverly Scott Associates, is pleased to announce its selection by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to provide technical assistance and advisory services as a Capacity Builder Team for the department's Thriving Communities Program. The total award for the team is $5.1 million.  

Key Points: 
  • The Networked Communities are located near airports, ports, rail and freight facilities and are one of four communities of practice receiving technical advisory services within the Thriving Communities Program.
  • A total of 64 Thriving Communities program recipients were announced in April.
  • Tamae Partain, Global Program Manager, Mobility, said: "Arcadis is thrilled to be part of the team delivering this once-in-a-lifetime investment.
  • Collaborating with the USDOT and our partners to provide sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, jobs, and economic development through technical advisory services will help our underserved communities grow and succeed."

Reltime scales its Web3 Financial Services Ecosystem Globally with Microsoft

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Stern Global Programs, Account, Decentralized finance, CBDC, Organization, IPS, Authority, Entrepreneurship, KYC, Cryptocurrency, Microsoft, Metaverse, Remittance, Payment

OSLO, Norway, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reltime, a global leader in Web3, Layer 1 Proof of Authority Blockchain and Metaverse financial services platform has been selected by Microsoft's Global Startups Program.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reltime, a global leader in Web3, Layer 1 Proof of Authority Blockchain and Metaverse financial services platform has been selected by Microsoft's Global Startups Program.
  • The organizations will jointly bring Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and next generation financial services to telecom operators, retail chains and neo-banks, globally.
  • Reltime has launched the World's First Layer 1 Proof of Authority and Web3 Financial Services platform with wide range of products (CBDC, Wrapped assets, Non Custodian wallet, Accounts & deposits, Remittance, Payments, Lending, loyalty, KYC, Identity, Forex).
  • All services are settled instantly, available globally and offered to customers operating in B2B/ B2C/ P2P segments.

Eisenhower Fellowships kicks off 70th anniversary year, selects 2023 Global Fellows

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Monday, February 13, 2023
Vaccine, Yellow fever, Climate change, Chikungunya, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Medicine, Capitalism, Travel, Fellows, Law enforcement, EF, Food, Stern Global Programs, City, Eisenhower Fellowships, Politics, Society, Hunger, Defense, Fever Dream

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships kicks off its 70th anniversary year by selecting 26 exceptional mid-career leaders from five continents for its prestigious 2023 Global Program, nearly six weeks of intensive travels across the United States this spring for dialogue with experts in their fields.

Key Points: 
  • Diverse midcareer leaders from 26 countries travel to U.S. in April
    PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships kicks off its 70th anniversary year by selecting 26 exceptional mid-career leaders from five continents for its prestigious 2023 Global Program, nearly six weeks of intensive travels across the United States this spring for dialogue with experts in their fields.
  • The Spring 2023 Global Fellows come from the worlds of venture capitalism, politics, medicine, banking, environmental protection, law enforcement, public transportation and academia.
  • The Fellows will use their travels across the U.S. from early April to mid-May to help shape concrete projects of impact they will undertake after they return home.
  • Since 1953, more than 2,400 mid-career leaders from 115 countries have benefitted from the unique experience of an Eisenhower Fellowship.