Choon Sian is the co-founder and Executive Director of LEAD Institute. He is also a Certified Professional Trainer by International Professional Managers Association (IPMA), UK, and Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia.
Believing that every youth deserves an equal chance to succeed, Choon Sian has committed to nurturing and inspiring young leaders throughout Malaysia. Since 2012, he has trained over 20,000 millennials from 100 schools and universities across Malaysia in entrepreneurship and financial education. He is one of the youngest thought leaders to be invited to TV and radio shows to share his experience.
Throughout his active involvement in youth development, Choon Sian had the privilege to meet world leaders, as well as Nobel Peace Prize Laureates – Prof Muhammad Yunus and Kofi Annan. In 2015, he was acknowledged by President Obama for his work as a young leader in entrepreneurship. He also serves as a youth advisor to Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), an initiative launched by President Obama. He is also featured in "Successful People In Malaysia" Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition, published by Britishpedia.