The chief instructors are the key to the perceived value of the GMET Global Training Program. ASME is very selective in this matter. There is one Chief Instructor for each course. Each of them are subject matter experts with profound knowledge in the areas of their research and teaching. They are rich with experience in consulting and management of global companies and are well known globally.

The main functions of the chief instructors include:

1. research, develop, and submit the generic knowledge component to the Program Advisory Board for approval
2. research, develop company specific knowledge component upon request
   develop texts, course materials for GMET textbook(s), course training, and courseware VCD production
3. conduct in-class training and lead online course forum
4. update the course materials
5. edit, select, upgrade the contents of the Course Forum and the Course Library

The chief instructors of the GMET Global Training Program are:

• Stephen Smith, Ph.D. – Chief Instructor of Advanced Concepts in Global Engineering Project Management
• Stephen C. Lu, Ph.D. – Chief Instructor of Collaborative Engineering Principles and Practices for Global Enterprise
• Dennis R. Briscoe, Ph.D. – Chief Instructor of Global/Cross-Border Leadership and Teamwork for engineers and scientists
• Leonard Lynn, Ph.D. -  Chief Instructor of Strategies, Structures, and Best Practices for Thriving in the New Global Economy