Leadership is not built in moments — it is forged through discipline, learning, and intentional growth.
At Exabytes, we believe that sustainable digital growth begins with strong leaders. As an AI-powered digital ecosystem supporting businesses at every stage of their journey, we recognise that technology alone is not enough. It is our people — and the leaders who guide them — that shape culture, performance, and long-term impact.
This belief led to the launch of Project Galaxy, Exabytes’ flagship internal leadership and management development programme. Officially launched in April 2025, Project Galaxy Cohort 1 represents a strategic commitment to cultivating capable, resilient, and future-ready leaders across the Group.
A Founder-Led Commitment to Leadership Excellence
What makes Project Galaxy truly distinctive is its leadership at the very top. The programme is personally conducted by Exabytes’ Founder and CEO, Mr Chan Kee Siak, reflecting Exabytes’ belief that leadership development must be driven with clarity, conviction, and consistency.
The training modules are drawn from Mr Chan’s own Executive MBA (EMBA) journey, carefully adapted to Exabytes’ operating realities, leadership culture, and long-term vision. Participants gain access to proven leadership and management frameworks, enriched by real-world insights from decades of entrepreneurial experience.
By learning directly from the founder, participants are not only equipped with structured management tools, but also gain a deeper understanding of the principles, values, and thinking that continue to guide Exabytes’ growth across markets and technologies.
Strong Participation, Shared Discipline
Close to 100 Exabytes team members — comprising Managers and above — enrolled in Project Galaxy Cohort 1. More importantly, participants demonstrated strong commitment by actively following through the programme from its launch in April 2025 to today.
Project Galaxy is designed as a bi-weekly training programme, supported by weekly effectiveness reviews. This structure reinforces continuous learning, accountability, and practical application. Each session builds on the last, while weekly reviews encourage reflection on leadership behaviours, decision-making, and team impact.
Rather than treating leadership as a theoretical concept, Project Galaxy embeds learning into daily work — ensuring that growth is measurable, intentional, and sustained.
Developing Leaders Who Lead with Clarity and Purpose
Project Galaxy focuses on more than management skills alone. The programme is centred on developing leaders who can think strategically, lead people effectively, and execute with discipline — even in fast-changing and high-pressure environments.
Participants are encouraged to reflect deeply on their leadership mindset, challenge existing assumptions, and align their personal growth with Exabytes’ mission to help businesses GROW Digital with confidence. This alignment ensures that leadership decisions are made not only for short-term results, but with long-term organisational resilience in mind.
Through structured discussions, practical frameworks, and continuous reviews, Project Galaxy nurtures leaders who lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose.
Building a Culture of Reading and Continuous Learning
A key pillar of Project Galaxy Cohort 1 is its emphasis on reading as a leadership discipline. Participants were encouraged to cultivate consistent reading habits, reinforcing the belief that effective leaders are lifelong learners.
As part of the programme, participants completed three crucial leadership and business books, each offering distinct perspectives:
- The Sheikh CEO — insights into visionary leadership, governance, and long-term nation-building principles applied to organisations
- 《赢利》李践 — a results-driven approach to management, execution, and performance accountability
- 《取一舍九》 — a powerful perspective on focus, prioritisation, and making strategic trade-offs
These readings sparked thoughtful discussions and reflection, allowing leaders to translate theory into practical leadership actions within their teams and functions.
Investing in Leaders to Power the Next Phase of Growth
Project Galaxy Cohort 1 is more than an internal training initiative — it is a long-term investment in Exabytes’ leadership pipeline. By equipping leaders with the right mindset, tools, and discipline, Exabytes is strengthening its ability to scale sustainably while staying true to its core values.
From April 2025 to today, Project Galaxy Cohort 1 has reinforced a shared leadership language, strengthened cross-functional alignment, and deepened leadership accountability across the organisation.
At Exabytes, we believe that when leaders grow, teams thrive — and when teams thrive, businesses succeed. Project Galaxy is our commitment to building leaders who will guide Exabytes confidently into its next galaxy of growth. Project Galaxy will continue to grow, with more cohort intakes opening in 2026.
