I’m Paviter Singh Jahangir, a Senior Learning Designer and Business Development Leader with 15+ years crafting innovative learning strategies for global organisations. I founded EKON Collective to help teams move from theory to action through design thinking, strategic facilitation, and hands-on transformation. I’m passionate about building future-ready capabilities and partnering with leadership to design practical, scalable change across APAC and beyond. As a MOE registered trainer and CPE educator, I lead Master’s level modules, drive accreditation, and deliver high-impact workshops for civil services, corporates like IKEA and OCBC, and startups alike. I thrive in cross-disciplinary settings, blending design thinking with systems thinking to unlock sustainable growth.

Paviter Singh

I’m Paviter Singh Jahangir, a Senior Learning Designer and Business Development Leader with 15+ years crafting innovative learning strategies for global organisations. I founded EKON Collective to help teams move from theory to action through design thinking, strategic facilitation, and hands-on transformation. I’m passionate about building future-ready capabilities and partnering with leadership to design practical, scalable change across APAC and beyond. As a MOE registered trainer and CPE educator, I lead Master’s level modules, drive accreditation, and deliver high-impact workshops for civil services, corporates like IKEA and OCBC, and startups alike. I thrive in cross-disciplinary settings, blending design thinking with systems thinking to unlock sustainable growth.

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I’m Paviter Singh Jahangir, a Senior Learning Designer and Business Development Leader with 15+ years crafting innovative learning strategies for global organisations. I founded EKON Collective to help teams move from theory to action through design thinking, strategic facilitation, and hands-on transformation. I’m passionate about building future-ready capabilities and partnering with leadership to design practical, scalable change across APAC and beyond.

As a MOE registered trainer and CPE educator, I lead Master’s level modules, drive accreditation, and deliver high-impact workshops for civil services, corporates like IKEA and OCBC, and startups alike. I thrive in cross-disciplinary settings, blending design thinking with systems thinking to unlock sustainable growth.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Module Lead at LASALLE College of the Arts
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and deploy a Design Thinking module for BA-level Creative Disciplines; translate complex business design concepts into applied arts contexts; mentor students through problem framing and user research.
Associate Trainer at Civil Service College (Singapore)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver the Innovation Sandboxing course for public sector officers; bridge policy and user-centric design; equip civil servants with rapid experimentation frameworks and actionable toolkits for problem discovery and prototyping.
Founder & Principal Innovation Consultant at EKON Collective
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of transformation programs aligned to business goals; provide strategic consulting and organisational change support; co-create bespoke innovation workshops; integrate Design Thinking with business strategy; partner with leadership teams globally.
Head of Courses: Lead Curriculum Designer at Hyper Island
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Led development of learning programmes across diverse industries; secured key clients (e.g., Citi, UOB, BNP Paribas); oversaw budgets, timelines, and stakeholder alignment; contributed to business development and accreditation.
Lead Designer & Programme Architect at Hyper Island
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Led 100+ corporate and public programmes across APAC; steered enterprise transformation through customised innovation workshops; designed and delivered Master’s level modules; managed accreditation (IBF/SSG) and partnerships; implemented CRM-driven process improvements.
Strategic Learning Partnerships Manager at Hyper Island
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Cultivated strategic partnerships; drove accreditation (IBF) for finance-sector clients; expanded market coverage; introduced CRM data-driven optimization across the organization.
Educational Relationship Manager at Hyper Island
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Launched and promoted Hyper Island's Master’s degree programme in Singapore; built industry networks and learning communities.
Lecturer (Academic Staff) at Republic Polytechnic
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Partnered with industry to develop internship programmes and curricula; delivered practical industry insights to students.
Talent Development Lead at Possible Worldwide
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Led APAC and EMEA talent development initiatives; reduced recruitment costs and improved retention through targeted training.
Lead Web Developer at Sonoport
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Led development of innovative sound algorithms for web applications; contributed to interactive sound technology.
Adjunct Lecturer at Lasalle College of the Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Taught interactive media arts with forward-thinking pedagogy.

Education

Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) at ACLP
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Master of Arts in Digital Management (Distinction) at Teesside University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Arts (Hons) at Lasalle College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Information Technology at Temasek Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Certified SCRUM Master
January 1, 2019 - March 19, 2026
MOE Registered Trainer
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
CPE-Registered Educator
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
IBF Accreditation (IBF-STS)
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
SSG Accreditation
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Master’s Level Facilitator
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other