Executive Leadership

Cultivate a network that is built on mutual professional aspirations and personal ventures with other senior executives.

This confidential peer group brings together Executive leaders across different industries to form a collective network, to discuss and define best practices towards both daily challenges as well as strategic directions.The members of this group possess global and regional perspectives as they oversee most of their company activities within the areas of sales, business development, strategy, and innovation. The group shares their experience in areas ranging from strategy development to effective execution with a view to identifying “best practice” and creating “next practice”. See the interest list here.

From strategy development to effective execution, this is a peer group that will exchange ideas to identify the best practices for tomorrow.
The chair of the group is Jeffrey Ong. Jeff is a former Malaysian national swimmer who competed at two Olympics. Over the course of his 25-year professional career, he has worked in the media and events industries, sports marketing and human capital development.

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and co-chair

More about Azlan Ismail

Azlan Ismail is the Director of the Strategic Change Management Office (SCMO) at MyDIGITAL. SCMO drives the change management and ensures the successful delivery of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) and the National Fourth Industrial Revolution Policy (N4IRP). He was previously involved in startups, government linked companies and international consultancies with a key focus on talent management, strategic cultural change management and talent development across all levels. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Purdue University, Indiana, USA.

From strategy development to effective execution, this is a peer group that will exchange ideas to identify the best practices for tomorrow.
The Chair of the Group is Tessie Lim. She is known for her work in coaching and training personal power and professional communication and is a self-actualisation coach. Her company World Center of Personal Excellence puts the subject of personal power front and centre of all the professional development work she does. At the core, is building a sense of ownership, responsibility, and inner authority. Her clients are mainly GLCs and multinational corporations.

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More about Christopher Ramirez

With an illustrious 25-year journey in the tech industry, Chris stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership. From his roots as an FW validation technician at Western Digital, he has championed organizational growth and transformative outcomes. In the past five years, Chris has taken on the monumental task of leading a Scaled Agile Transformation across diverse global teams, spanning the United States, India, Malaysia, and Japan. His adept navigation of cultural intricacies and implementation of agile methodologies has not only streamlined processes but also fostered a culture of adaptability and innovation.

Today, occupying a senior leadership role, Chris continues to drive the deployment of cutting-edge enterprise HDD products, contributing significantly to the ongoing global digital revolution. Yet, his impact transcends mere product development, Chris is deeply committed to fostering a coaching culture that champions empowerment, collaboration, and continuous learning within his organization. As a certified chief master coach, Chris's prowess extends beyond leadership; he is an inspiring thought leader and mentor, igniting transformative change and guiding individuals and organizations towards unparalleled growth. His tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence make him a true visionary in the tech landscape, setting new standards of innovation and leadership.

From strategy development to effective execution, this is a peer group that will exchange ideas to identify the best practices for tomorrow.
This group is chaired by Dr. Rashad Yazdanifard . As an experienced academician and professional trainer cum consultant with undergraduate and postgraduate experience as well as soft skills and hard skills training

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More about Dr. Pakea Nathan Chelliah

Dr. Pakea Nathan Chelliah, an esteemed CEO, Training Consultant, and Educator with over 30 years of expertise in education, training, and corporate management. He is renowned for his pioneering work in bancassurance and wealth management at Maybank Group, where he spearheaded innovative initiatives and achieved numerous industry firsts. Throughout his career, Dr. Pakea has demonstrated exceptional leadership, successfully leading business channels and training academies across various organizations, driving strategic planning, and fostering business innovation. As a visionary CEO of a private college, he expanded education and corporate certification programs, earning global recognition as a top training leader.

Dr. Pakea holds a diverse range of certifications and degrees, including expertise in e-Learning, Bancassurance, Wealth Management, and Strategic Leadership. He is widely respected as an international speaker and subject matter expert, captivating audiences with his insights and expertise. In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Pakea is deeply committed to community service, actively contributing to organizations such as the Malaysian Red Crescent Society and serving on committees and boards to promote social responsibility. His dedication to excellence, innovation, and social impact exemplifies his commitment to advancing education and uplifting communities.

From strategy development to effective execution, this is a peer group that will exchange ideas to identify the best practices for tomorrow.
This group is chaired by Dr. Wendy Lee, a consultant with over two decades of experience.

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More about Khaw Teik Thye

Khaw Teik Thye is an accomplished accounting professional with over 30 years of experience across diverse industries, including BPO firms, manufacturing, architecture, and plantations. He earned his ACCA associateship in 1996 and has been a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 1997. Khaw's expertise includes financial management and reporting, group consolidation, tax advisory, tax audit handling, HR and payroll advisory, and Business Continuity Management (BCM). He is an MIA Chartered Accountant (MIA 11616) and an SSM licensed company secretary (PC 202208000728).

He excels in process improvement and client sales interaction. Throughout his career, Khaw has been a key contact for BPO support and tax advisory for multinational corporations in Malaysia. He has stabilized a Malaysian manufacturing subsidiary after a senior staff loss, managed ERP systems, prepared multi-country reports, driven revenue and profit growth, overseen HR and administrative divisions, implemented IT projects, and supported strategic initiatives. He has also established managed shared service centres for large MNCs and public listed companies, enhancing organizational efficiency.

More about Srinivas Rao

With 15+ years of dynamic expertise in technology and business, he's a visionary in digital services, consulting, and strategic transformation. His mastery spans across Technology Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Networking, Security, and Application Modernization. As the esteemed EGN Group Chair, he orchestrates vibrant networking opportunities for the Executive Leadership group. At VDart Malaysia, he drives sales, business development, and service excellence as Director, setting the pace for innovation. His illustrious journey includes pivotal roles like Regional Distributed Cloud Specialist at F5, Chief Strategy Officer at AVM Cloud, and Head of Infrastructure Cloud Services at Maybank. Armed with a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Sciences, he's a catalyst for tech advancement, contributing tirelessly to the community as a Talent Expert Network Panel member for MDEC and leadership positions in renowned tech forums. Passionate about driving technology transformation and strategic growth, he's a beacon of excellence in his field.

Peer Group Details

Confidential peer group with 30-35 members
6 Meetings per year
Multidisciplinary events and networking seminars
Access to a virtual global network with more than 16,000 members in 15 countries

To give you a feel of EGN, listen to how our members have benefited from their membership:

Frederic Maury

Executive Vice President Asia at Trigo Group

Horst Wasel

VP at Atlas Copco Holding SE-Asia & Oceania

Anand Sundaresan

Vice President APAC at DSM

Tony Khoo

CEO at EM Services Pte Ltd

Our networks operate within the following frameworks:

Join a group of six (6) peer group meetings each year for a half-day at a central Kuala Lumpur location (in-person and virtual options available) with dates set a year in advance.
You get access to weekly Cross-Functional events (interactive knowledge-sharing sessions that are held virtually), including focus groups on digital transformation, innovation, human capital, the future of works, developing markets, personal development, and networking evenings.
EGN provides an experienced and certified facilitator to run all aspects of the group and meetings.
The group has its own website with contact data, calendars, documents, presentations, and mail.

Frequently Asked Questions

An EGN membership varies in price, depending on your locality, seniority and the specific benefits applied to the EGN Group.
Our Network Advisors can help you find the right group based on your managerial level and professional needs.
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With the support of a professional network, you get the opportunity to exchange experience on a high professional level, strengthen and develop your own skills within management and specialised areas.
As a member of EGN, you get direct access to Top Executives, Business Leaders and Specialists in most parts of the world via our online Members’ Universe where you can ask questions, join debates and network with more than 15,000 other members.
Your personal EGN group represents a confidential forum where all ideas and challenges can be discussed with peers at your own, professional level. To ensure confidentiality, no competitors or significant customer relationships are allowed in the same group.
All our peer groups are managed by a professional and experienced EGN Chair, who facilitates and mentors the peer groups, ensures output both at and between meetings and focuses on your professional and managerial development.
We also offer events and seminars, networking tours, an Between Jobs Scheme, mentoring programmes, CEO coaching and much more.
Contact us for more information
You can apply for membership by filling out this form
When we have received your application, you will be contacted by a Network Advisor for a more in-depth interview to find the right peer group for your managerial level and/or professional need.
All candidates must be approved by both the Chair and specific peer group members before joining a group. This is done both to match relevant peers and also to avoid private friends, customer relationships and competitors being placed together in the same network group and to help facilitate honest and fruitful discussions.