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INSEAD Alumni Forum Asia 2024: Growth and Purpose in Rapidly Evolving Economies

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First INSEAD Alumni Forum to be held in IndiaINSEAD Dean Francisco Veloso’s first visit to the country since assuming deanshipFostering Lifelong Learning: Empowering Alumni for responsible and purposeful leadership

NEW DELHI, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — INSEAD, The Business School for the World, is set to host the INSEAD Alumni Forum Asia 2024 in New Delhi, India, on 1 & 2 March.

It is the first Alumni Forum hosted by INSEAD in India, in collaboration with the INSEAD Alumni Association in India. It also marks Dean Professor Francisco Veloso’s inaugural visit to the country since assuming the deanship.

Under the theme ‘Growth and Purpose: Thriving in Rapidly Evolving Economies’, the Forum will explore why (and how) great leaders don’t merely survive their environment – they thrive in them. This requires a strong sense of purpose, active self-management, and clear strategic intent.

Set against the backdrop of the world’s fastest-growing economy, India, the event will gather over 300 prominent business leaders, distinguished alumni and speakers, academics, and industry experts from diverse fields, from around 40 countries. Together, they will share insights on leadership, business, entrepreneurship, AI and innovation, both within India and on a global scale.

Highlights

Pre-Forum immersion sessions: Participants will be able to visit renowned organisations such as Indian Railways, the world’s largest employer, Haldiram and Hero MotoCorp on Thursday 29 February.  

Keynote Sessions: The Forum will kick off on 1 March with an opening conversation led by INSEAD Dean Francisco Veloso. Other prominent keynote speakers include Wendy Werner, India Country Head of the International Finance Corporation; INSEAD Professor Pushan Dutt; Professor Ramachandra Guha of Krea University; Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew; Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv Limited, and Patrick Charignon, MBA’04D, Vice-President Asia-Pacific of EDF Renewables.

Special Sessions: On Saturday 2 March, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a fireside chat with unicorn founders Chaitanya Kalipatnapu, MBA’06D, Co-Founder of Eruditus/Emeritus and Yashish Dahiya, Chairman & CEO of PB Fintech Limited, as they discuss ‘Growing an Enduring Business’. Additionally, a unique TED style session titled ‘Perspectives on Purpose’ session will feature speakers including Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman & MD of JBM Group; Nitin Prasad, MBA 04’J, Ex-Chairman of Shell Companies in India; Reena Gupta, Advisor to Minister, Environment & Forests GNCTD at Government of Delhi; and Puneet Chhatwal, AMP’12Aug, Managing Director & CEO of The Indian Hotels Company Limited. There will also be a Start-up Pitches session, featuring five INSEAD start-ups.

Engaging Workshops and Case Studies: Participants will immerse in thought-provoking workshops and case studies facilitated by experts like INSEAD Professor Narayan Pant, Professor Sameer Hasija; Associate Professor Abhishek Borah; Noha Khater, CEO and Co-Founder of Almouneer; Kaushik Murali, President of Sankara Eye Foundation India; Prabhdeep Singh, MBA’16J, Founder & CEO of Singh RED.Health (formerly known as Stanplus); Jonathan Yeo, Founder of The Potential Space; Sumie Fujimura, MBA’00D Global Head of Marketing at East-West Seed International, and Manos Nikolakis, General Manager of BIC Cello India. Topics include ‘Unlocking India & the Region’, ‘Healthcare: Scaling & Growing in Emerging Markets’, ‘Mine Your Language: How to Influence, Engage, and Predict’, ‘Career Evolutions: Exploring Purpose and Possibilities’ and ‘Generative AI’. 

Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with leading business leaders and distinguished alumni, academics and industry experts during networking breaks, lunches, dinners, and speed networking sessions.  

INSEAD Dean Francisco Veloso says, “I am delighted to bring together our global community in India for the Alumni Forum Asia. The event not only marks a milestone for INSEAD’s presence in India but also underscores our commitment to nurturing leaders who can navigate and thrive in the ever-changing global business landscape. I look forward to engaging with our alumni and other leaders as we chart a course for sustainable growth and impactful leadership in the dynamic markets of Asia and beyond.” 

The Alumni Forum Asia is an integral part of INSEAD’s Lifelong Learning programme, providing 70,000 INSEAD Alumni with a range of impactful events and online learning experiences. From digital interventions to dedicated platforms, these initiatives aim to enhance Alumni skills, inform decision-making, and advance careers, while fostering responsible and purpose-driven leadership.

For registration and further details of the event, visit INSEAD Alumni Forum Asia 2024.

INSEAD Press Contacts:

Aileen Huang
Director, Media Relations and Communications
aileen.huang@insead.edu 

Cheryl Ng
Manager, Media Relations
cheryl.ng@insead.edu 

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Michael Johnson Promoted to VP of Technical Services for Astro Pak

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Astro Pak promotes Michael Johnson to Vice President of Technical Services, now overseeing both the Technical Services and Engineering Services Groups. A seasoned expert in spaceflight hardware cleaning, Johnson aims to drive innovation in high-purity cleaning and support Astro Pak’s growth. The Technical Services Group focuses on pioneering industry processes, while the Engineering Services Group advises on facility design for longevity and safety.

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Astro Pak announces that Michael Johnson has been promoted to its Vice President of Technical Services. He is stepping up from his previous role as Director of Technical Services for the company. His new role places both the Technical Services Group (TSG) and the Engineering Services Group (ESG) under common leadership. The TSG is Astro Pak’s Research and Development group made up of subject matter experts with deep knowledge gained through many years of experience in their respective fields. This team is dedicated to developing new, industry-leading processes and chemistries, some of which become the industry standards. Additionally, the group also serves as an internal consulting resource for Astro Pak’s Field Services and Cleanroom divisions in providing expert advice on resolving its clients’ most challenging projects. Meanwhile, the ESG is a relatively new, customer-facing resource which can be engaged to consult on best practices when designing new facilities to maximize their maintainability to ensure longevity and product safety.

“Our mission is to position Astro Pak on the technological forefront of precision and high-purity cleaning, providing ongoing support for sales, operations, and business development.”

Mr. Johnson himself is a recognized subject matter expert in the highly specialized field of precision cleaning of spaceflight hardware. He joined Astro Pak in March of 2021 after a career of nearly 30 years at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There, his work included serving as General Manager of the Chemical Analysis Laboratory and Spaceflight Hardware Precision Cleaning and Refurbishment Operation which included the Space Shuttle program. His other work included designing facility equipment and solvent delivery system as well as working with Boeing and NASA to replace the environmentally hazardous Freon 113 solvent. He also led a team collaborating with Lockheed to clean a contaminated titanium tubing system onboard the Orion space capsule without the need to remove it.

In his new role, Mr. Johnson plans on continuing his mandate “to build and lead a department whose mission is to position Astro Pak on the technological forefront of precision and high purity cleaning and to provide ongoing technical support for sales, operations, and business development.

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Revolutionizing Heart Health: Frontier X Plus Gains FDA Clearance

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fourth Frontier, a medical technology company based out of New York and Bangalore, announced the 510(k) clearance of the Frontier X Plus from the U.S. FDA. The Frontier X Plus is an innovative single-lead, continuous ECG monitor that is worn around the chest and wirelessly relays the user’s ECG instantly to remote dashboards. A range of advanced algorithms identify and classify cardiac rhythm as Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Normal Sinus Rhythm, or Atrial Fibrillation. The device demonstrated best-in-class signal quality during a range of motions including during intense exercise. The wearable ECG monitor further demonstrated equivalence in the classification of cardiac arrhythmias when compared with the conventional 12-lead ECG, through clinical trials in India and the US.

According to the Center for Disease Control, one person dies every 33 seconds from Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and CVDs are responsible for one in every five deaths in the US. The American Heart Association reports that between three to six million Americans have reported an incidence of Atrial Fibrillation. This number is expected to rise to 16 million by 2050. Atrial Fibrillation has been described as a global epidemic and is a key indicator of reduced morbidity and mortality in individuals of all age groups. Globally, the incidence and prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been increasingly observed in younger individuals and is one of the leading reasons for premature death.

“We have seen cardiac arrhythmias develop in individuals of all ages, and the incidence is significantly higher for individuals who are both active and have cardiac health risk factors. The percentage of population that falls in the confluence of these categories is continuously rising. Since the FX+ is able to capture ECGs during all kinds of motion and activity, we think this will be a game changer and significantly improve the early detection of cardiovascular disease,” said Manav Bhushan, co-founder and CEO of Fourth Frontier.

With this clearance, the company plans to enter the US market as a prescription based, class II medical device. Fourth Frontier will partner with Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) and cardiac rehabilitation centers to offer at-home remote monitoring services. In the near future, the company has plans to introduce AI algorithms which analyse the ECG for early diagnosis of different kinds of heart conditions, a potential breakthrough for people using the device in their everyday lives.

About Fourth Frontier:

Fourth Frontier is a pioneering health tech company that builds and offers products and services for monitoring and improving heart health for people across the world.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality across the globe. Despite its importance, affordable products and services to monitor and improve heart health from the comfort of the home have not been available to consumers. Fourth Frontier is committed to solving this important problem.
With over 150 million minutes of data, 120,000+ users, and a presence in 4,000+ cities across 50+ countries, the device is trusted by people who want to enhance their heart health and fitness.
To learn more about Fourth Frontier, please visit www.fourthfrontier.com, or follow us on Linkedin or Twitter.

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/R E P E A T — MEDIA ADVISORY- Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories to Make Critical Minerals Infrastructure Announcement/

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YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ – Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make a critical minerals infrastructure announcement on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Caroline Wawzonek Northwest Territories Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Media availability will follow.

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Time: 2 p.m. MT

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

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