The global executive leadership transformation partner.
The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) was established in Singapore to help organisations develop leaders capable of delivering results in increasingly complex and disruptive business environments.
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 organisational 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, organisational 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 organisations build the capabilities required not simply to respond to change, but to shape what comes next.
Our CPR philosophy
Contemporary. Grounded in the leadership realities of AI, disruption and crisis.
Practical. Designed for application — inside boardrooms, ExCos and enterprise programmes.
Relevant. Tailored to the industry, geography and moment of every client we serve.
Global footprint & leadership
35+ years of experience
Led by Prof. Sattar Bawany, 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 programme delivery globally.
Institutional affiliations
Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI), New York
CEE's global research affiliate and intellectual capital partner.
European International University — Paris (EIU-Paris)
Strategic academic partnership supporting programmes including the Master in Disruptive Leadership (MDL) and Master in Digital Transformation (MDT).
Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)
Strategic collaboration to co-develop and deliver executive education programmes for mid- to senior-level professionals.
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)
CEE's Accelerated Leadership Development Program is accredited by IPMA UK.
Ready to explore a partnership?
Speak with a CEE advisor about your leadership transformation agenda.