UCSI Consulting Group Announces Appointment of New CEO

UCSI Consulting Group, the management consulting arm of UCSI Group, a leading multi-industry conglomerate based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recently announced the appointment of Raj Kumar as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st January 2016.

UCSI Consulting Group, which recently moved to Q Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, is a boutique management consulting firm specialising in the field of strategy, innovation and talent development with three strategic business centres: UCSI Blue Ocean Strategy Consulting, UCSI Leadership Development Centre, and Schulich Executive Education Asia.

When asked for comment on his appointment, Raj Kumar mentioned his belief in the firm’s potential to expand globally through the three strategic business centres, positioning the firm as the leader on strategy, innovation and leadership, the very areas that are much needed in today’s challenging business environment.

“Strategy and innovation will help propel the growth of the business, while leadership will further sustain that growth. This is why our vision is to help organisations to achieve breakthrough strategies and develop talents for sustainability, and our mission is to collaborate with practitioners, clients and talents to co-create impactful strategic moves. We look forward to working together with our existing and future clients, stakeholders and partners to create their own Blue Oceans, because it is imperative for them to create and sustain their Blue Oceans,” he noted.

The newly appointed CEO is also enthusiastic with the growth potential of the Asia Pacific region, and intends to take advantage of the firm’s presence in the region through its main office in Kuala Lumpur and offices in Singapore and Australia.

Raj Kumar, who has been with the firm since its inception in 2008, has served in several listed multinational companies before joining the firm. He is a certified Blue Ocean Strategy Practitioner from the Blue Ocean Strategy-Initiative Centre of Professors Kim and Mauborgne, co-creators of Blue Ocean Strategy. The companies he has contributed in deploying and implementing Blue Ocean Strategy consist of international firms, billion dollar conglomerates and government-lead companies.

UCSI Consulting Group is a consultancy firm specialising in the field of strategy, innovation and talent development. Among the solutions offered by the firm are Strategy Consulting, which includes Blue Ocean Strategy Consulting and Blue Ocean Strategy Workshops; Talent Development, which includes Blue Ocean Talent Solution, Blue Ocean Talent Builder, Blue Ocean Leadership Labs, and Coaching; and Executive Education, which includes Open Enrolment Program and Customised Program. The firm’s main office is in Q Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, with offices in Singapore and Australia.

Main office: Q Sentral, Suite 28-13, Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL Sentral, 50470, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-27302044
Website: http://www.ucsiconsulting.com

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