Knowledge Universe promotes Sally May Tan to CEO

Rabiatul Adawiah was also appointed as managing director for South East Asia.

According to a release, Knowledge Universe, a global education organisation headquartered in Singapore, has promoted Sally May Tan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Knowledge Universe South East Asia.

Ms Tan joined Knowledge Universe in 2009 as its Vice President of Marketing & Communication, responsible for driving corporate brand strategy and reputation management for the company’s global operations. She will continue in that role while taking on the added responsibilities of overseeing the company’s operations in South East Asia, which includes some of the most respected names in early childhood education, namely Pat’s Schoolhouse, Learning Vision and Odyssey, The Global Preschool.

Ms Tan takes over her new position from June Rusdon, who has retired after helming the company for four years. Ms Rusdon was also the founder of the Learning Vision group of preschools, which she established 22 years ago.

Another significant appointment within Knowledge Universe recently reflects the company’s ongoing focus on being the premier work-life benefits company to major corporations globally. With the establishment of its global operational unit, Knowledge Universe Work-Life Solutions, Rabiatul Adawiah has been appointed as its Managing Director for South East Asia, and will be a member of its Global Management Council.

Ms Adawiah is a veteran in the early childhood sector in Singapore, having been part of the growth of the Learning Vision group of companies for more than 15 years. Ms Adawiah has also played a key role as the Managing Director of its early childhood business in Knowledge Universe Singapore for the past few years.

“With the focus on being the preferred work-life solutions partner to multinationals and major organisations, we are delighted to have Rabiatul lead the charge in driving the growth of this part of our business in the region,” said Peter Maslen.