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About

The global executive leadership transformation partner.

The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) was established in Singapore to help organizations develop leaders capable of delivering results in increasingly complex and disruptive business environments.

The global executive leadership transformation partner — CEE purpose, approach, reach and core focus areas

Our story

CEE has evolved from a traditional executive development practice into a research-driven leadership transformation partner serving Boards, CEOs, C-suite executives, senior leaders, and high-potential talent.

CEE's philosophy has always been grounded in the belief that leadership development must extend beyond the classroom. Our approach combines contemporary research with practical executive experience, experiential learning, executive coaching, assessments, simulations, and action-learning projects connected directly to real organizational challenges. This commitment is reflected in our Contemporary, Practical and Relevant (CPR) approach to executive development.

As disruption accelerated through digital transformation, global crises, and now artificial intelligence, CEE expanded its research capabilities through its global research affiliate, the Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI), New York. Together, CEE and DLI translate research and proprietary intellectual capital into practical leadership solutions addressing AI leadership, executive development, organizational transformation, crisis leadership, cognitive readiness, and executive coaching.

Today, CEE is evolving into an integrated Executive Leadership Transformation Partner, bringing together four complementary solutions: Executive Development, Executive Coaching, Board & CEO Advisory, and AI Executive Intelligence — helping leaders and organizations build the capabilities required not simply to respond to change, but to shape what comes next.

Complementing these solutions is SAGE™ – Strategic AI Guidance for Executives, CEE's AI-powered executive advisory capability. Grounded in the proprietary frameworks, research and publications of CEE and the Disruptive Leadership Institute, SAGE™ extends CEE's advisory reach — giving Boards, CEOs and senior leaders structured, evidence-based guidance between formal engagements, while human judgment remains with the CEE team.

Our CPR philosophy

Contemporary. Grounded in the leadership realities of AI, disruption and crisis.

Practical. Designed for application — inside boardrooms, ExCos and enterprise programs.

Relevant. Tailored to the industry, geography and moment of every client we serve.

Global footprint & leadership

35+ years of experience

Led by Professor Sattar Bawany, Founder & CEO of the Centre for Executive Education (CEE), whose published profile records 35 years of international business management experience, including 25 years in executive coaching, facilitation, and leadership development.

Singapore + New York

CEE is headquartered in Singapore, complemented by its global research affiliate, the Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC in New York.

Global strategic partnerships

CEE and DLI maintain strategic relationships supporting executive education, research, leadership development, and international program delivery globally.

Institutional affiliations

  • Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI), New York logo

    Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI), New York

    CEE's global research affiliate and intellectual capital partner.

  • European International University — Paris (EIU-Paris) logo

    European International University — Paris (EIU-Paris)

    Strategic academic partnership supporting programs including the Master in Disruptive Leadership (MDL) and Master in Digital Transformation (MDT).

  • Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) logo

    Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)

    Strategic collaboration to co-develop and deliver executive education programs for mid- to senior-level professionals.

  • Asia e University — School of Professional and Executive Education Development (AeU-SPEED) logo

    Asia e University — School of Professional and Executive Education Development (AeU-SPEED)

    Partnership in executive leadership development announced in 2025.

  • International Professional Managers Association (IPMA) logo

    International Professional Managers Association (IPMA)

    CEE's Accelerated Leadership Development Program is accredited by IPMA UK.

  • iGroup logo

    iGroup

    Global information services partner providing information products, library technologies and localized support to institutional clients across Asia Pacific and international markets.

Ready to explore a partnership?

Speak with a CEE advisor about your leadership transformation agenda.