8 - 9 Oct 2025
Date
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Time
RM 6,888*
Program Fee
In-Person
Format
Overview - Lead with Purpose Conference
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In today’s fast-changing world, clear and confident communication is the cornerstone of resilient leadership. The Lead with Purpose Conference: Courage, Clarity, Conviction is a two-day gathering of public and private sector leaders committed to shaping inclusive and impactful futures. Through a series of dynamic sessions—from strategic communication and storytelling to executive presence, collaboration, and system-building—participants will gain practical tools to lead through uncertainty, foster psychological safety, and navigate complexity. Designed as a space to learn, connect, and lead with intention, this conference invites leaders of all backgrounds to engage in bold conversations that build trust, inspire action, and strengthen national resilience.
C-suite executives, heads of departments, senior managers, and senior public sector leaders who are driving transformation, shaping strategy, and leading with purpose across their organizations.
Our Speakers
Joseph Cherian
CEO, President, Dean, and Distinguished Professor
Melati Nungsari
Deputy CEO, Deputy Dean of Research and Academics, an Associate Professor II of Economics, and the Faculty Director of the ASEAN Research Center (ARC) at Asia School of Business
Muhammad Sabri Rawi
Senior Lecturer
Mohd Uzir Mahidin
Chief Statistician of Malaysia, Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
Noor Hisham Abdullah
Distinguished Senior Consultant Surgeon; Former Director General of Health, Malaysia; Chairman, Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons
Nick Khaw
Head Research & Co-Head, Private Markets, Khazanah Nasional; trustee for Khazanah Research Institute, Yayasan Khazanah and UEM Group Berhad
Jillian Ooi
Marine Biogeographer; Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Universiti Malaya; Musician and Director, Rhythm in Bronze Gamelan Orchestra
Kathleen Chew
Group Legal Counsel, YTL Group; Programme Director, YTL Foundation
Chuck Ng
Founder of GRiT Academy, Evidence-based Leadership Educator, Endurance Athlete, 26+ Years Leadership Roles in Financial Services
Peter De Kretser
Founder & CEO, GO Communications; Chairman, GO Group (APAC); Award-winning PR Strategist; Ex-pro Footballer; 15+ Years in Southeast Asia’s Communications Landscape
Chow Sang Hoe
Retired Consulting Managing Partner, Ernst & Young Consulting
08 - 09 Oct
2025
Lead with Purpose Conference
In-person
RM 6,888*
*Fee excludes accommodation at ASB Residential for outstation/overseas participants but can be arranged at additional cost.
