A Massachusetts native with a “distinguished record of service” has been announced as the governor of the New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis International.

Adam Wright was elected at the recent district convention held in Connecticut in the US.

Mr Wright, originally from Newton, Massachusetts, has previously been honoured with the Kiwanian of the Year Award and the Kiwanis Lifetime Achievement Award, and served three terms as Lieutenant Governor of the district.

Mr Wright said: “Kiwanis has always been about service and community, and I am deeply honoured to continue that tradition as governor.

“My commitment is to support our clubs, strengthen our programmes and inspire even more people to join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of children across New England and Bermuda.”

George Delisle, past Kiwanis International trustee, said: “Adam becoming governor is just the latest, and certainly not the final, achievement in a lifetime of volunteerism and leadership. He provides a significant skill set in marketing and a vision that will help us to continue to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.”

Tony Cignoli, president of the AL Cignoli Company, a public relations, political and governmental affairs business, added: “The economic and philanthropic impact made by Kiwanis is so significant and powerful in the communities served. To have Adam Wright in this leadership role is great for all New England and Bermuda.

“Adam’s communication expertise and skills will benefit the good works and efforts of Kiwanis and energise new opportunities throughout the district. He is a master communicator and people person.”

Mr Wright is a past board member of the Kiwanis Foundation of New England, a Walter Zeller Charter Fellow and the past growth chairman of New England and Bermuda Kiwanis.

He has been a longtime volunteer with Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and is a Jeremiah Milbank Society member.

Mr Wright is the director of marketing and communications for the law firm of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Kiwanis International is a global service organisation dedicated to improving the world “one child and one community at a time”.

The organisation focuses on serving children through local projects, fundraising and partnerships.

For more information about Kiwanis and its mission, visit www.kiwanis.org.