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University of Malaya-Wales and Disruptive Leadership Institute Forge Global Alliance to Redefine the Future of Leadership

11-10-2025 10:45 AM CET | Associations & Organizations

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University of Malaya-Wales and Disruptive Leadership

Kuala Lumpur / New York, 7 November 2025 - In a bold move to shape the next generation of global leaders, Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM Wales) and the Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI), New York, have announced a strategic international alliance to transform the landscape of leadership excellence and executive education worldwide.

This landmark partnership unites the academic distinction of UM-Wales with DLI's global authority in disruptive and transformational leadership. Together, the two institutions will design and deliver a new era of world-class executive programs that integrate academic rigor with strategic innovation and real-world relevance.

The collaboration represents a powerful fusion of scholarships and is practiced at equipping leaders to navigate disruption, harness digital transformation, and lead with purpose in an age defined by rapid change, complexity, and opportunity.

Prof. Dr. Roselina Ahmad Saufi, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of Universiti Malaya-Wales, affirmed:
"Our alliance with the Disruptive Leadership Institute underscores UM-Wales' unwavering commitment to shaping visionary, future-ready leaders. By uniting academic excellence with DLI's deep expertise in transformational leadership, we are empowering leaders to drive sustainable impact, inspire innovation, and create lasting value in an increasingly dynamic global environment."

Prof. Sattar Bawany, Chief Executive Officer of the Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC, stated:
"We are privileged to join forces with UM-Wales in redefining the global paradigm of executive education. Leadership in the digital era demands courage, cognitive readiness, and the ability to challenge convention. Together, we will cultivate a new caliber of leaders-resilient, adaptive, and fearless in driving transformation across industries and nations."

Under this strategic alliance, UM-Wales and DLI will launch a portfolio of elite C-Suite Executive Development Programmes, Leadership Masterclasses, and customized enterprise learning solutions. These offerings will align closely with the evolving imperatives of Industry 4.0, the global digital economy, and the Malaysian MADANI Government's national agenda for AI and innovation-driven leadership excellence.

This partnership not only strengthens the bridge between academia and industry but also reinforces Malaysia's position as a regional hub for global executive education and leadership innovation.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Othman Ibrahim
Head, Corporate Engagement & Partnerships
Universiti Malaya-Wales
Email: profdrothman@umwales.edu.my

About Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)

Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM Wales) is a distinguished collaboration between Universiti Malaya (Malaysia's oldest and highest-ranked university) and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (United Kingdom). Established to deliver world-class higher education, UM-Wales combines the academic heritage and global perspective of both founding institutions. The university is committed to developing future-ready graduates and leaders equipped to excel in an increasingly competitive and interconnected global environment.
Website: www.umwales.edu.my

About the Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI)

The Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI), headquartered in New York, is a premier global research and consulting organization specializing in disruptive innovation, transformational leadership, and strategic agility. DLI partners with leading corporations, governments, and academic institutions to accelerate leadership readiness for the era of digital disruption and exponential change. Its evidence-based frameworks and programs empower leaders and organizations to thrive in complexity and create lasting competitive advantage.
Website: www.disruptiveleadership.institute

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The Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI), headquartered in New York, is a premier global research and consulting organization specializing in disruptive innovation, transformational leadership, and strategic agility. DLI partners with leading corporations, governments, and academic institutions to accelerate leadership readiness for the era of digital disruption and exponential change. Its evidence-based frameworks and programs empower leaders and organizations to thrive in complexity and create lasting competitive advantage.
Website: www.disruptiveleadership.institute

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