{"id":29032,"date":"2025-12-30T11:17:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T03:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/?p=29032"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T03:17:05","slug":"building-the-next-generation-of-exabytes-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/building-the-next-generation-of-exabytes-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Building the Next Generation of Exabytes Leaders: Project Galaxy Cohort 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-page-id=\"LfRAdknP6oKksVxtdcEl4GkLgIe\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-29033 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=696%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Building the Next Generation of Exabytes Leaders: Project Galaxy Cohort 1\" width=\"696\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=803%2C420&amp;ssl=1 803w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=696%2C364&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=1068%2C559&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?resize=218%2C114&amp;ssl=1 218w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Kzhfd8wUjoMT2txHB3qlYShBgpc\">Leadership is not built in moments \u2014 it is forged through discipline, learning, and intentional growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LvsvdA1VQoUulTxInW6l2FnZgvg\">At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exabytes<\/a>, 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 \u2014 and the leaders who guide them \u2014 that shape culture, performance, and long-term impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MuLndCJizoBsoVx1cm9lVinBgmc\">This belief led to the launch of Project Galaxy, Exabytes\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-LdWdd1LfUoKTO4xBux6lWVwdg4e\"><strong>A Founder-Led Commitment to Leadership Excellence<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dti6dJK5KoXyLCxB9K5lsULVgPh\">What makes Project Galaxy truly distinctive is its leadership at the very top. The programme is personally conducted by Exabytes\u2019 Founder and CEO, Mr Chan Kee Siak, reflecting Exabytes\u2019 belief that leadership development must be driven with clarity, conviction, and consistency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OfrUdZ4UAoCOaUxMwD9lAu2EgUh\">The training modules are drawn from Mr Chan\u2019s own Executive MBA (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplusboss.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EMBA<\/a>) journey, carefully adapted to Exabytes\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HY7IdUIRLotfPYx0e8Mlk2Dpgnb\">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\u2019 growth across markets and technologies.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-29034 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=696%2C489&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Building the Next Generation of Exabytes Leaders: Project Galaxy Cohort 1\" width=\"696\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=1024%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=768%2C540&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=1536%2C1079&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=2048%2C1439&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=598%2C420&amp;ssl=1 598w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=696%2C489&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=1068%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=162%2C114&amp;ssl=1 162w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?resize=100%2C70&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_5859.jpg?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ZDn3dyX4boY6oexbK2nl4xkcgMh\"><strong>Strong Participation, Shared Discipline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LN6ydbiCPowcENx27aTlx0PvgNe\">Close to 100 Exabytes team members \u2014 comprising Managers and above \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WnKadmUXQoxOOFxXtGblrrxSgeb\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z59Xd2R05opHwVx0hxylrVfqgng\">Rather than treating leadership as a theoretical concept, Project Galaxy embeds learning into daily work \u2014 ensuring that growth is measurable, intentional, and sustained.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-E083dIhGooH4qCxvlV4l6ajBguh\"><strong>Developing Leaders Who Lead with Clarity and Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HBN5dUpucoEgsnxllp9lqNmmgyc\">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 \u2014 even in fast-changing and high-pressure environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I2eHdzddUo7hGfxrXKkl85i4g4d\">Participants are encouraged to reflect deeply on their leadership mindset, challenge existing assumptions, and align their personal growth with Exabytes\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I6vKdBg2BoxxpZxGTGalVLeBgoW\">Through structured discussions, practical frameworks, and continuous reviews, Project Galaxy nurtures leaders who lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-29035 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=696%2C522&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Building the Next Generation of Exabytes Leaders: Project Galaxy Cohort 1\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=560%2C420&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=80%2C60&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=696%2C522&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=1068%2C801&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=152%2C114&amp;ssl=1 152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?resize=265%2C198&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team-1.jpg?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Frj7dPL8WovC7PxJG52lABlTg7o\"><strong>Building a Culture of Reading and Continuous Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PQdudoZl1obaNwxaOzglcDvZgwf\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SaxfdbihHoyL2cxqsDhlUf3agHc\">As part of the programme, participants completed three crucial leadership and business books, each offering distinct perspectives:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E7rvdUh6poaatFxGGvilOsGWgPe\" data-list=\"bullet\"><strong>The Sheikh CEO<\/strong> \u2014 insights into visionary leadership, governance, and long-term nation-building principles applied to organisations<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XW3FdZ89OowJBuxte34l2resgRg\" data-list=\"bullet\"><strong>\u300a\u8d62\u5229\u300b\u674e\u8df5<\/strong> \u2014 a results-driven approach to management, execution, and performance accountability<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ECX7dfPUbobDxGxMr49l8Fa1geg\" data-list=\"bullet\"><strong>\u300a\u53d6\u4e00\u820d\u4e5d\u300b<\/strong> \u2014 a powerful perspective on focus, prioritisation, and making strategic trade-offs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QNipdBYnwoRssPxwft7lfwzMgLS\">These readings sparked thoughtful discussions and reflection, allowing leaders to translate theory into practical leadership actions within their teams and functions.<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-29036 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=400%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Building the Next Generation of Exabytes Leaders: Project Galaxy Cohort 1\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=315%2C420&amp;ssl=1 315w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=696%2C928&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=1068%2C1424&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?resize=86%2C114&amp;ssl=1 86w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Galaxy-Penang-Team.jpg?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-VP9ad2Opqo7TAPxIdAElLH6ogFc\"><strong>Investing in Leaders to Power the Next Phase of Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RDkCd5i9XobWkWxsMiFlwXprggP\">Project Galaxy Cohort 1 is more than an internal training initiative \u2014 it is a long-term investment in Exabytes\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PJuAdbcMWoYexsxyLSqlF1aUg1f\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Te7Sdu4znoGeHoxNgVHlYiUogQh\">At Exabytes, we believe that when leaders grow, teams thrive \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project Galaxy, Exabytes\u2019 flagship internal leadership and management development programme is a strategic commitment to cultivating capable, resilient, and future-ready leaders across the Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":29033,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[262],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-29032","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-all-about-exabytes"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1200x628-SG2025-blog-GalaxyCohort11.jpg?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbHhPQ-7yg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29032"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29037,"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29032\/revisions\/29037"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}