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Holafly et TeleSemana.com lancent l’indice Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, le premier référentiel complet mesurant le niveau d’adoption de l’eSIM sur 50 marchés

DUBLIN, 13 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holafly, leader mondial des eSIM de voyage, a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de l’indice Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, une étude inédite évaluant la maturité commerciale de la technologie eSIM sur 50 marchés et auprès de 168 opérateurs de réseaux mobiles à travers le monde.

Développé en collaboration avec TeleSemana.com, l’une des principales publications spécialisées dans les télécommunications en Amérique latine, l’indice propose une vision structurée et fondée sur les données de la manière dont l’eSIM est déployée, utilisée et limitée selon les régions. Il combine des données au niveau des opérateurs, des variables propres à chaque pays, une évaluation qualitative ainsi qu’un mécanisme de pénalisation réglementaire au sein d’un cadre de notation unique allant de 0 à 100.

Les résultats démontrent clairement un tournant décisif dans le secteur : l’eSIM n’est plus une technologie en développement, mais une capacité désormais déployée à l’échelle mondiale. Ce qui différencie aujourd’hui les marchés n’est plus la préparation technologique, mais les conditions structurelles qui favorisent ou freinent l’adoption, notamment la disponibilité des appareils, les cadres réglementaires et la qualité de l’expérience utilisateur.

Les États-Unis se classent au premier rang mondial avec un score de 90,2, suivis de l’Estonie et du Royaume-Uni, tandis que des marchés comme le Soudan, l’Inde et le Liberia reflètent les barrières structurelles qui continuent de limiter l’adoption. L’indice souligne notamment que l’intervention réglementaire constitue un facteur déterminant, certains marchés appliquant des restrictions qui affectent sensiblement la capacité de montée en échelle des services eSIM.

La principale conclusion de l’étude est que l’adoption de l’eSIM n’est plus limitée par la technologie, mais par la conception même des marchés. Lorsque la réglementation permet l’activation numérique, que les appareils sont largement disponibles et que les opérateurs offrent des expériences fluides, l’adoption progresse rapidement. Quand ces conditions ne sont pas réunies, la croissance reste structurellement limitée.

« L’eSIM a déjà dépassé le stade de technologie émergente. Ce qui façonnera la prochaine phase d’adoption sera la capacité des marchés à offrir aux utilisateurs un accès numérique fluide. Les pays qui mènent cette transition ne sont pas nécessairement ceux disposant des plus grandes infrastructures télécoms, mais ceux qui créent des expériences sans friction répondant aux attentes des voyageurs internationaux d’aujourd’hui », a déclaré Chris Hills, vice-président des opérations de réseau et des opérateurs chez Holafly.

Sur le plan méthodologique, l’indice évalue cinq dimensions principales : la préparation du marché, l’activation et l’assistance, l’adoption et la concurrence, l’environnement réglementaire et l’évaluation par des experts. Un mécanisme de pénalisation spécifique mesure l’impact des marchés qui restreignent l’accès aux fournisseurs internationaux d’eSIM, garantissant ainsi que l’indice reflète non seulement les capacités des opérateurs, mais également l’accessibilité réelle pour les utilisateurs.

Alors que les voyageurs recherchent des moyens plus flexibles, instantanés et sans frontières de rester connectés, les fournisseurs d’eSIM de voyage deviennent un moteur clé de transformation du secteur. En supprimant de nombreux obstacles traditionnellement associés aux cartes SIM physiques et aux processus d’activation complexes, les solutions eSIM redéfinissent la manière dont les utilisateurs accèdent aux services mobiles à l’étranger et accélèrent la transition vers une expérience de voyage mondiale plus fluide.

L’indice Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026 établit un nouveau cadre de référence destiné aux opérateurs, régulateurs et acteurs du secteur, en fournissant un référentiel cohérent permettant d’identifier les marchés où l’adoption est déjà concrète, ceux où elle reste limitée, et ceux plus susceptible de connaître une croissance future.

Le rapport complet est disponible à l’adresse suivante : https://www.telesemana.com/holafly-global-esim-index-2026/

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Noted Vaccine Researchers Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci Awarded Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal; Genomic Scientist Senjuti Saha of Bangladesh Receives Rising Star Award

2026 Sabin Rising Star & Gold Medal Awardees

(from left) Rising Star Awardee Dr. Senjuti Saha, Sabin CEO Amy Finan and Gold Medal winner Professor Özlem Türeci, who accepted the award on behalf of herself and her partner, Professor Uğur Şahin, at the 2026 Sabin Awards ceremony.

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 Sabin Awards were presented yesterday at the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, D.C., with Professor Uğur Şahin, MD, and Professor Özlem Türeci, MD, receiving the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal for their role in turning the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic and their efforts to support access to novel medicines globally. Dr. Senjuti Saha of Bangladesh was awarded the 2026 Rising Star Award for using genomics to inform the rollout of the world’s largest typhoid vaccine program, protecting millions of children.

“Together, Professors Şahin and Türeci have helped reshape the future of vaccines, demonstrating how scientific entrepreneurship can translate cutting-edge research into global public health impact,” said Sabin Chief Executive Officer Amy Finan. “The Sabin Gold Medal recognizes their extraordinary contribution for accelerating lifesaving vaccines and their commitment to vaccine access and equity.”

Professors Şahin and Türeci, who are both business and life partners, were awarded the Sabin Gold Medal for their steadfast dedication to supporting medicine access through innovative technologies they have been pioneering for decades. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, they leveraged the technology they had been researching and developing for decades originally for oncology applications and pivoted their company’s focus to develop a COVID-19 vaccine in record time that helped protect billions of lives.

Driven by the mission to improve the health of people worldwide, Şahin and Türeci continue to advance the development of vaccine candidates against diseases of major relevance to millions of people worldwide, including tuberculosis, HIV, and malaria. Their dedication extends beyond developing medical innovations as they work along the entire R&D chain to make a difference for communities. Together with their team and partners, they are leading efforts to contribute to build a sustainable and resilient vaccine ecosystem in Africa, for Africa.

“We are deeply honored to receive the 2026 Sabin Gold Medal. Albert Sabin’s conviction that scientific breakthroughs only truly matter when they reach the people has been a lasting source of inspiration for us. We firmly believe that innovative medicines must be accessible to those who need them most,” said Professors Şahin and Türeci. “This award is a testament to a collaborative effort, recognizing the dedication of our teams and partners around the world who walk this journey with us and share a deep sense of commitment to improving health.”

Sabin’s Rising Star Award encourages and recognizes the next generation of vaccine and immunization leaders. Rising Star Awardee Dr. Senjuti Saha generates critical evidence for major national immunization initiatives, including Bangladesh’s 2025 typhoid conjugate vaccine campaign that has already reached more than 40 million children. As Deputy Executive Director of the Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF), she helped build one of the country’s leading genomic laboratories. The lab has sequenced thousands of pathogen genomes to improve outbreak detection and inform vaccine development for diseases such as Klebsiella and RSV. Her work also emphasizes developing local scientific leadership and mentoring the next generation of researchers.

“This award is incredibly meaningful to me because it reflects years of work by an extraordinary community in Bangladesh and shows that great science can grow anywhere people are determined to solve problems together,” said Dr. Saha.

“Dr. Senjuti Saha exemplifies the next generation of scientific leadership,” said Finan. “She understands that her work doesn’t stop in the laboratory or with a published paper. To improve and protect community health, she uses data and evidence to advocate for strong vaccine policy.”

The Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal and Rising Star Award, awarded since 1994 and 2020 respectively, celebrate Dr. Sabin’s legacy of ensuring vaccine access for all. They honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to immunization and global health. These awards commemorate the legacy of the late Dr. Albert B. Sabin, who discovered the oral polio vaccine and dedicated his life to ensuring everyone in the world had access to vaccines.

Watch the 2026 Sabin Awards ceremony recording.

About the Sabin Vaccine Institute

The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a leading advocate for expanding vaccine access and uptake globally, advancing vaccine research and development, and amplifying vaccine knowledge and innovation. Unlocking the potential of vaccines through partnership, Sabin has built a robust ecosystem of funders, innovators, implementers, practitioners, policy makers and public stakeholders to advance its vision of a future free from preventable diseases. As a non-profit with three decades of experience, Sabin is committed to finding solutions that last and extending the full benefits of vaccines to all people, regardless of who they are or where they live. At Sabin, we believe in the power of vaccines to change the world. For more information, visit www.sabin.org and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Quest Software Extends Data and AI Leadership with Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, Enhancing its Trusted Data Management Platform

New capabilities deliver cloud-native modeling, AI-powered policy management, and an expanded library of QuestAI assistants, giving modern data teams a single, governed foundation for analytics and AI initiatives — from data structure to data access

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity and platform modernization, today announced two major releases to the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, the industry’s only unified, end-to-end SaaS platform for trusted, AI-ready data. Building on the Automated Data Product Factory, the transformative new capability introduced earlier this year, the platform’s new AI-powered capabilities deliver innovative technology for modern data teams with the release of Quest Data Modeler, a cloud-native data modeling tool, and Quest Data Intelligence, which expands the library of AI assistants spanning governance, lineage, compliance, data products, data quality, and natural-language access to governed data. To learn more, visit: quest.com/data-management-platform.

Most organizations stitch together separate data modeling tools, governance suites, and AI assistants, leaving them with multiple naming definitions, broken audit trails, and AI assistants running on ungoverned data. Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, working jointly within the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, eliminates that fragmentation, giving customers a trusted, reliable experience with a shared understanding of their data. Data modeling establishes the logical definition and naming standards, and data governance keeps those standards consistent across the platform creating consistent business terms wherever data is consumed. QuestAI assistants speak the same language to every user. The result is one platform, one audit trail, and one shared understanding of data from how it is structured to how it is consumed.

”Trusted data is the backbone of any modern AI strategy, and our continued innovation is helping organizations turn AI ambition into real business value – with lower risk, higher accuracy, and the trusted data that makes faster AI deployment possible,” said Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Quest Software. “At the pace we’re all moving in the AI era, trust can’t be tacked on after the fact – it has to be baked in from the start, or AI initiatives stall. That’s why we designed the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform with multiple entry points, each aligned to different stages of enterprise data and AI maturity, so we can meet our customers where they are. Some organizations are just beginning to address data visibility and quality; others are operationalizing governance and lineage to meet regulatory and risk requirements; and the most advanced are managing data as a product making it continuously trusted, reusable, and scalable for AI, analytics, and automation. By adding AI-powered data modeling and data intelligence, we are providing organizations with a first-of-its-kind solution that spans the entire data lifecycle, and helps them achieve trusted, AI-ready data faster – no matter where they are in their journey.”

“The bottom line is, there is no trusted AI without trusted data, and there is no trusted data without sound data modeling. That is where it all begins,” said Rocky Creel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase. “Fragmented data landscapes, inconsistent definitions, and manual processes slow everything down and erode confidence in what we deliver downstream. Quest Software’s data modeling solutions give us the rigor and consistency we need at the foundation through well-defined structures, shared semantics, and governed designs that every downstream capability can build from. When your models are right, governance, lineage, and AI readiness follow. That’s why Quest’s continued innovation in data modeling is so critical in helping to build a scalable, trusted, AI-ready data ecosystem.”

Across every industry and organization, data teams are dealing with fragmented, untrusted data that limits their AI readiness, accelerating regulatory compliance, and disparate tools and definitions that erode trust in data product outputs. Existing solutions have provided support for one of these problems, whereas the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform addresses all three within a single offering, and is built for how modern data teams work. With Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, the Trusted Data Management Platform now governs the two layers that matter most in the modern data stack – how data is modeled, and how data is governed. No other solution covers both in a single offering.

Quest Data Modeler is purpose-built for modern data stacks and to eliminate the trade-off between legacy tools that lack modern collaboration, and lightweight SaaS-enabled tools that lack governance. Drawing on Quest’s leadership in data modeling, it combines AI-powered data modeling with enterprise-level governance in a single offering, delivering real-time collaboration, governed business definitions, and standard naming across hybrid and cloud environments including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and others. Quest Data Modeler capabilities include:

  • AI-Assisted Modeling, a natural-language interface that generates and refines models, suggests consistent naming conventions, and accelerates delivery through proposal-and-review workflows. Modeling cycles now drop from weeks to hours without sacrificing the audit trails that organizations require.
  • Real-Time Collaborative Modeling allows data architects, analytics engineers, business analysts, and data stewards to work in a single live workspace, with comments and discussions handled directly in the modeling workspace to eliminate siloed work.
  • Enterprise Model Repository delivers a centralized Mart repository with model locking, version history, multi-user conflict resolution and controlled change management, giving data teams the rigor required for large, multi-team programs and a governance infrastructure that other cloud-native modelers don’t have.
  • Full-Stack Modeling includes conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling in one place with visibility across every layer, ensuring that “customer” and “revenue” mean the same thing across every team, dashboard and AI system.
  • erwin Heritage and Hybrid Coexistence giving the tens of thousands of organizations that rely on existing erwin investments now can migrate assets, maintain hybrid workflows, and move to the cloud at their own pace, giving them the ability to protect decades of modeling discipline without starting over — a path no cloud-native competitor can match.

Quest Data Intelligence builds on Quest’s history of unmatched and proven data intelligence and governance capabilities, infusing AI-driven innovations to directly help organizations deliver trusted, AI-ready data at the speed and scale modern AI demands while reducing regulatory risk. Quest Data Intelligence capabilities include:

  • AI-Powered Policy Manager delivers governance that keeps pace with regulation instead of chasing it. This feature generates policies directly from some of the most stringent regulatory frameworks – including the EU AI Act, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework and GDPR, with real-time policy enforcement at the point of data access, delivering a policy-as-code approach backed by continuous compliance monitoring and full audit trails.
  • Expanded QuestAI Assistant Library builds on the QuestAI Stewardship Assistant and helps organizations develop business glossaries up to 75 percent faster and onboards new data sources up to 10x faster. New assistants now span glossary and ownership, data lineage, compliance, data products and data quality.
  • Universal Semantic Assistant provides natural-language access to governed, trusted insights powered by Quest’s semantic layer, closing the persistent gap between business questions and the technical data that answers them.

MDSap Tech, a Quest Platinum Partner and SAP Gold Partner within the Midis Group ecosystem, brings more than 30 years of experience helping organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa modernize data management, analytics, and digital transformation strategies. “Quest Software is taking a strong step forward with the latest evolution of data modeling, making it more collaborative, accessible, and efficient. The Quest Data Modeler has the potential to significantly broaden participation beyond traditional technical users, enabling business users to play a more active role in the modeling process, which is hugely important for all organizations,” said Ömer Akgül, Technology and Analytics Solutions Manager, MDSap Tech. “This new offering can bring organizations substantial benefits, including improved alignment between business and IT, faster iteration cycles, and more accurate representation of business needs. The integration of AI-powered capabilities stands out as a key enabler, helping to simplify complex modeling tasks and accelerate productivity.”

Tecnet Dati has more than 30 years of experience as an IT consulting firm offering services across AI, advanced analytics, data governance and management, and more, and is a Quest Platinum+ Partner. “The user interface is much lighter, while still providing the substance and core functionality to someone that might not be as experienced with data modeling,” said Renato Comes, Sales and Marketing Director, Tecnet Dati. “With integration with the Mart repository, this will allow implementation of a hybrid environment where downstream consumers who are less technical can build the models to meet their business needs, while modeling teams can refine them from a more in-depth standpoint. It builds a modelling ecosystem of collaboration, speed and scale.”

About Quest Software

Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).

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Huayan Robotics to Showcase Welding and Automation Solutions at METALTECH & AUTOMEX 2026

Huayan Robotics at metaltech & automex 2026

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huayan Robotics, a HKEX-listed specialist in intelligent collaborative robotics, is set to showcase its latest automation solutions at METALTECH & AUTOMEX 2026, taking place from May 20 to 23 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. At Booth L2-7320, Hall 7, the company will present a portfolio of flexible, efficient, and intelligent robotic systems. The participation reflects the company’s strong commitment to the Malaysian and broader Southeast Asian market.

Huayan Robotics at metaltech & automex 2026

Huayan Robotics at metaltech & automex 2026

At this leading event, Huayan Robotics will highlight solutions for welding applications and high-frequency industrial scenarios, including:

Collaborative Welding Robot Lineup

Visitors are expected to learn two collaborative welding robot models:

  • Ultra-long 1.8 m reach cobot, designed for large and complex workpieces;
  • Lightweight model equipped with a magnetic base for flexible deployment across multiple stations.

They feature force-controlled drag-to-teach, automatic seam tracking, and adaptive path correction, collectively reducing programming effort while improving welding precision and consistency. Tailored for industries such as shipbuilding, structural steel fabrication, and metal fabrication, etc., these welding robots scale production with greater flexibility.

Integrated Automation Solutions

Headlining the showcase will be advanced automation solutions, including CNC loading and unloading robots, heavy-payload palletizing robots, and 2.5D vision inspection robots.
In CNC applications, Huayan Robotics delivers high speed, precision, and stable operation, supported by long-term partnerships with leading global machine tool manufacturers. Its palletizing solution offers up to 60 kg payload, 2.2 m reach, and 8–13 cycles per minute, built for high-throughput industries such as food & beverage, daily chemicals, and logistics. The AI-enhanced 2.5D vision system brings smarter, more cost-effective quality control into the production line, improving both accuracy and efficiency in inspection.

Visit Booth L2-7320 at MITEC to explore the full range of collaborative robotics and connect with the team about intelligent manufacturing opportunities across Southeast Asia.

About Huayan Robotics
Huayan Robotics specializes in collaborative robot solutions for welding, palletizing, assembly, screwdriving, spraying, and more, serving manufacturers in over 50 countries and regions to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and operational performance.

Backed by over 20 years of expertise and following its listing, Huayan Robotics is accelerating its global expansion. With Southeast Asia identified as a key strategic growth market, Huayan Robotics continues to innovate practical solutions, driven by its mission: Robotics for Humanity.

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Holafly and TeleSemana.com launch the Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, the first comprehensive benchmark measuring eSIM readiness across 50 markets

Holafly and TeleSemana.com launch the Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026

Holafly and TeleSemana.com launch the Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, the first comprehensive benchmark of eSIM readiness across 50 markets

DUBLIN, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today announced the launch of the Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026—a first-of-its-kind study that evaluates the commercial readiness of eSIM technology across 50 markets and 168 mobile network operators worldwide.

Developed in collaboration with TeleSemana.com, one of Latin America’s leading telecommunications industry publications, the Index offers a structured, data-driven view of how eSIM is deployed, experienced, and constrained across regions. It brings together operator-level data, country-level variables, qualitative assessment, and a regulatory penalty mechanism into a single 0–100 scoring framework.

The findings clearly demonstrate a decisive shift in the industry: eSIM is no longer a technology in development, but a globally deployed capability. What differentiates markets today is not technical readiness, but the structural conditions that enable or limit adoption, including device availability, regulatory frameworks, and the quality of the user experience.

The United States ranks first globally with a score of 90.2, followed by Estonia and the United Kingdom, while markets such as Sudan, India, and Liberia reflect the structural barriers that continue to limit adoption. Notably, the Index identifies regulatory intervention as a decisive factor, with specific markets applying restrictions that materially impact the scalability of eSIM services.

The central conclusion is that eSIM adoption is no longer constrained by technology, but by market design. Where regulation enables digital activation, devices are widely available, and operators deliver seamless experiences, adoption scales rapidly. Where these conditions are not aligned, growth remains structurally limited.

“eSIM has already moved beyond being an emerging technology. What will shape the next phase of adoption is how effectively markets enable seamless digital access for users. The countries leading this transition are not necessarily those with the largest telecom infrastructure, but those creating frictionless experiences that match the expectations of today’s global travelers,” said Chris Hills, VP of Carriers & Operations at Holafly.

From a methodology standpoint, the Index evaluates five core dimensions: market readiness, activation and support, adoption and competition, regulatory environment, and expert assessment. A dedicated penalty mechanism captures the impact of markets that restrict access to international eSIM providers, ensuring that the Index reflects not only operator capability but also real user accessibility.

As travelers demand more flexible, borderless, and immediate ways to stay online, travel eSIM providers are becoming a key driver of change across the industry. By removing many of the traditional barriers associated with physical SIM cards and complex activation processes, eSIM solutions are redefining how people access mobile services abroad and accelerating the transition toward a more seamless global travel experience.

The Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026 sets a new reference framework for operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders, delivering a consistent benchmark that clarifies where adoption is already tangible, where it remains constrained, and where future growth is most likely to surface.

The full report is available at: https://www.telesemana.com/holafly-global-esim-index-2026/

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Green Building Initiative Announces Departure of CEO Vicki Worden

Vicki Worden, CAE, led GBI to achieve tremendous growth during her 11-year tenure; The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, appointed as GBI Interim CEO

PORTLAND, Ore., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Building Initiative (GBI) is announcing the planned departure of its CEO, Vicki Worden. Worden is leaving to take a new CEO role after serving as GBI’s chief executive since 2015. GBI is an international nonprofit organization and ANSI accredited standards developer that operates virtually with a 30-member staff.

“Vicki Worden’s tenure has been defined by an unwavering commitment to expanding GBI’s mission impact,” stated Sumayyah Theron, Chair of GBI’s Board of Directors and CEO and Founder of Avant-garde Sustainable Solutions. “Under Vicki’s leadership, GBI evolved from a U.S.-focused organization into a truly global presence, now serving members in more than 20 countries. Her vision and dedication helped GBI’s green building standards reach more than one billion square feet of certified commercial and multifamily space worldwide and positioned GBI as a leading certifier across multifamily housing, health care facilities, data centers, and beyond. We are deeply grateful for everything Vicki has brought to this organization and wish her great success as she continues to advance mission-driven leadership.”

GBI’s mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Its community of 15,000 is united by a vision of sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings for all.

Prior to her leadership at GBI, Worden’s experience included interim CEO roles and senior executive roles in the Washington, D.C., association community as well as more than ten years running her own strategic management consulting firm based in Maryland and Maine. She has been a significant force in sustainability and built environment spaces for more than 30 years.

“I am deeply grateful for the partnership of GBI’s Board members over my eleven years and for our joint commitment to meaningful growth,” stated Worden. “GBI is known for its culture of service, collaboration, transparency, and teamwork, and it is a culture we built intentionally to support our vision and mission. It has been an honor to serve alongside GBI’s highly passionate members, assessors, clients, and staff. I know I’m leaving GBI in great hands as it continues to advance and increase its positive impact in its next evolution.”

Worden’s departure is slated for late June 2026, and a consulting firm will be engaged to manage the search for Worden’s permanent replacement.

For the transition period, GBI’s Board has appointed The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, as GBI’s Interim CEO. Ayers is a nationally recognized leader in architecture, public service, and organizational transformation, with a distinguished career spanning government, nonprofit, and private sector roles. He most recently has served in multiple interim chief executive roles, including Interim CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (twice, in 2022 and 2024) and Interim CEO of the American Institute of Architects in 2025, where he provided steady leadership during pivotal transition periods and helped position each organization for long-term success. Mr. Ayers previously served as the 11th Architect of the Capitol, appointed by Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate.

About GBI

GBI, Inc. is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer whose mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes®, Journey to Net Zero™, Guiding Principles Compliance™, and Ascent Building Certification™ programs, and it is the parent company of GB Initiative Canada. GBI also issues professional credentials, including the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact [email protected] or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.

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