Bahren Shaari, former CEO of the Bank of Singapore, is spearheading the expansion of Mentor List’s exclusive Mastermind programme into Singapore. Since its launch in April, the programme has quickly established itself as a hub for the country’s leading CEOs and C-Suite executives, who gather for confidential peer sessions chaired by Shaari himself.
Shaari, who led the Bank of Singapore from 2015 to 2022, brings over three decades of experience in finance to his role as Group Chair of Mentor List Singapore Mastermind. “Great leadership is rarely built in isolation,” Shaari remarked, emphasising the value of peer discussions in leadership development. He noted the exceptional calibre of leaders participating in the programme and expressed optimism about its growth.
The programme has featured high-profile guest mentors such as Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree, and Mike Smith, former CEO of HSBC Asia. These mentors share practical insights from their leadership experiences, which has resonated well with Singapore’s senior leaders, highlighting a strong demand for experience-led peer mentoring.
David Lewis, Founder of Mentor List, praised Shaari’s leadership and the positive market response. “Bahren represents exactly what Mentor List stands for: proven leadership, generosity of spirit, and a genuine commitment to lifting others,” Lewis said. The programme continues to welcome new members by invitation and application, aiming to further enrich Singapore’s executive community.
