Conference Highlights

ASQ Sets Strategic Direction at Conference

Incoming ASQ President Makes a Case for New Ventures and Responsibilities

Houston, TX, May 6, 2008 – Roberto M. Saco, who will assume the ASQ presidency on July 1, delivered his inaugural address in which he pointed out new areas where ASQ needs to venture more boldly in order to maintain its relevance in the world today.

The remarks were made at the ASQ Annual Banquet, held in conjunction with the World Conference on Quality and Improvement.

Saco assessed major initiatives, such as the global transformation plan and the ongoing restructuring of education and training programs. These will play a major role during his term in office, as well as ASQ’s more focused and systematic embrace of cause and social responsibility concerns.

Read the full text of Saco’s speech. (PDF, 29 KB)

Roberto Saco delivers his inaugural address at the 2008 World Conference on Quality & Improvement. Saco officially assumes the ASQ presidency on July 1.

ASQ President Mike Nichols passes the gavel to President-elect Roberto Saco during the annual banquet on May 6, 2008. Nichols assumes the role of ASQ Chair on July 1, at which time Saco takes over as ASQ president.

Attendees at the ASQ annual banquet were treated to a flamenco dance performance with Spanish guitar as part of the evening’s entertainment.

A “group hug” between several ASQ past presidents at the ASQ annual banquet on May 6. From left to right: Dr. Kenneth Case, Elizabeth Keim, Jerry Mairani (partially visible), Ronald Atkinson