About This Event
Andrew Butcher, President of Maine Connectivity Authority, will sit down with Maine Trust for Local News President & Publisher, Stefanie Manning for a conversation about leadership, progress, vision and more at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026.
Andrew Butcher is a leader in broadband policy and infrastructure development in Maine, currently serving as President of the Maine Connectivity Authority, where he leads statewide efforts to expand universal access to affordable, high-speed internet and advance a more digitally equitable future for Maine. Drawing on entrepreneurial experience and public-sector leadership, he focuses on turning big ideas into tangible results through multi-sector collaboration and strategic investment in digital infrastructure that supports innovation and resilience across Maine’s urban, rural, and natural communities.
Open Door features personal reflections from local leaders about their career trajectory, management style and lessons they’ve learned along the way. President & Publisher Stefanie Manning interviews local CEOs and business leaders for a behind the scenes look at their career paths, the ups and downs of running their businesses and the trends shaping them.
This event is made possible by our Sponsor: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
This event is supported by our partners: The Roux Institute at Northeastern University and Coffee By Design
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