Patrick Cheo Wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Award for Education Services
We are proud to share that our Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Cheo, has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) – Education Services at the EY EOY 2025 Awards Singapore.
At the awards gala held in the Grand Ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Patrick walked the stage to receive the award from Mr. Pol de Win, Senior Managing Director of SGX Group.
The prestigious awards honour visionary leaders who build remarkable businesses while shaping industries, uplifting communities, and driving meaningful change. This year, four category winners were selected from over 50 nominations by an independent judging panel, based on globally benchmarked criteria of entrepreneurial spirit, growth, purpose, and impact.
Mr. Lee Chuan Teck, Executive Chairman of Enterprise Singapore and chairperson of the judging panel, remarked:
“Be they founders or second-generation business owners, the four winners helm homegrown brands that have thrived through times of change and economic uncertainties. They demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurial grit, innovation and resilience in not just overcoming challenges, but transforming their businesses through decisive strategies and seizing breakthrough opportunities.”
Indeed, under the leadership of CEO Patrick Cheo and co-founder Adam Khoo, AKLTG has weathered financial storms and seasons of disruption. When our seminars business was upended by the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the company responded swiftly, pivoting to a digital model that brought our programs and courses online — a turning point that accelerated our global reach.
Patrick shared in his acceptance speech:
“Entrepreneurship goes beyond building a business. It’s about building yourself. It’s about resilience — getting up every time you fall. It’s about creativity — finding solutions when others see dead ends. And it’s about courage — the courage to keep believing when no one else does.”
With his vision and relentless drive, Patrick has overseen AKLTG’s transformation from a humble two-man start-up into a life-changing education group. Today, from playground to retirement nest, we empower learners from all walks of life through our three education brands:
- Aktivate – our youth education arm
- Growth Catalyst – our executive education arm
- Piranha Profits – our financial education arm
Reflecting on the win, Patrick said:
“This award is a recognition of the collective effort of our entire team — past and present — who have dedicated themselves to our mission of transforming lives through education.”
Here’s to delivering world-class education that empowers lives, creates value, and scales impact across borders.
