REF Singapore

Leaders Powered by Collective Intelligence

REF is a global Organization of peer advisory boards for business leaders, powered by collective intelligence

At the core of REF lies the Forum Group, a carefully curated peer advisory board where top business leaders connect, challenge, and grow together.

  • REF, formerly "Renaissance Executive Forums"

  • Founded 30 years ago in the USA

  • Global Membership of peer advisory boards for business leaders

  • Composed of over 3,000+ Members (2025) across 20 countries, in Latin America, USA, and Europe.

  • Forum Groups are the foundation of every REF membership—carefully curated peer advisory boards where 12-15 business executives from non-competing industries come together in a confidential, high-trust environment.

  • Meeting one morning each month, members connect, challenge each other, and grow together, gaining invaluable insights and strategic clarity to navigate leadership with confidence. 

  • Exclusive Peer Group – Each Forum consists of 12 to 15 business leaders from non-competing industries, ensuring diverse perspectives without conflicts of interest.

  • Monthly Meetings – Members meet one morning per month for structured, high-impact discussions.

  • Expert Facilitation – Every session is led by a certified REF Forum Leader, ensuring depth, structure, and meaningful takeaways.

  • A Safe & Trusted Space – Built on transparency, trust, and confidentiality, enabling open dialogue on real challenges.

  • Strategic Reflection & Growth – A dedicated space for reflection, planning, and high-level decision-making.

  • Collective Intelligence in Action – Members gain peer-to-peer feedback that unlocks new perspectives and drives transformation.

  • Make better strategic decisions

  • Maximize company value

  • Optimize leadership skills

  • Structure process of professional and personal growth

  • Global network of Business Leaders

  • Build authentic connections

  • Exclusive Peer Groups by invitation only – Confidential, high-level discussions with non-competing industry leaders. 

  • Proven Methodology – 30 years of refining a structure that accelerates personal, professional, and business evolution.

  • Global & Local Impact – A powerful community of leaders shaping the future of business.

  • Access to the wisdom that emerges from the Collective Intelligence of leaders with exceptional backgrounds.

Forums evolve from Peer Advisory Boards into Circles of Trust

Meet our Team in REF Singapore

Sergio Salvador
Forum Leader
About
Forum Leader
Sergio Salvador
Singapore
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About

People are ultimately responsible for an organisation's success. With a professional background that includes digital giants like Google, Yahoo!, and Nokia, unicorns like CARSOME, and top talent consulting firms like Egon Zehnder and now EY, my passion is to harness and develop human capital to its full potential.

My journey has taken me across continents, where I've pioneered people-centric initiatives, fostered global alliances, and championed organisational and individual development.

Over the years, I've established myself by developing comprehensive solutions that place leaders and individuals at the heart of company transformation. My executive coaching experience has enabled me to guide countless executives, ensuring they leverage their unique talents, overcome obstacles, and achieve meaningful change within their teams and organisations. Beyond metrics and milestones, the friendships and relationships I've fostered have been the most valuable to me during my career. From employee engagement to succession planning and change management, I believe in a people-centered strategy that prioritises empathy, collaboration, and strategic innovation.

REF Purpose is

Empowering Business Leaders to be a positive force in the world by accelerating their personal and business evolution.

The value of every forum meeting lies in the enriching effect of members diversity of perspectives in giving and receiving feedback of their peers.
Requirements:

CEO, Owner, President, or equivalent.

Qualifying company criteria:
  • SMB: $5M-$30M in revenue.

  • Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.

  • Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.

The value of every forum meeting lies in the enriching effect of members diversity of perspectives in giving and receiving feedback of their peers.
Requirements:

C-Suite and upper management.

Qualifying company criteria:
  • Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.

  • Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.

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