Our Corporate Partners

Our Corporate Partners contribute generously by sharing their expertise and insights on the design of the syllabus, offering their time and knowledge to students on areas such as qualifications and sector developments through internships and events.

Capital Partners

  • Adaro International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
  • ADM Asia-Pacific Trading Pte Ltd
  • Ameropa Asia Pte Ltd
  • Anbros Industries International Pte Ltd
  • Archipelago Rubber Trading Pte Ltd
  • Borouge Pte Ltd
  • BP Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Chevron USA Inc (Singapore Branch)
  • Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Hanwa Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Mitsubishi Corporation RtM International Pte Ltd
  • Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
  • Olam International Limited
  • Prosperity Steel United Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Shagang International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
  • Shell International Eastern Trading Company
  • Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd
  • TopTip Holding Pte Ltd
  • Wilmar International Limited
  • Zi Kang Trading Pte Ltd

Enabling Partners

  • Agrocorp International Pte Ltd
  • Ampol Management Services Pte Ltd
  • Aramco Asia Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Barry Callebaut Chocolate Asia Pacific(Singapore) Pte Ltd
  • BHP Group Limited
  • Dole Asia Holdings Pte Ltd
  • Freepoint Commodities Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Integra Petrochemicals Pte Ltd
  • JERA Global Markets Pte Ltd
  • Mercuria Asia Resources Pte Ltd
  • Petrobras Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Corporation
  • South32 Marketing Pte Ltd
  • Trafigura Pte Ltd
  • United Petroleum International Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
  • Viterra Agriculture Asia Pte Ltd
  • Vortexa Asia Pte Ltd

Partner Endorsement

We are privileged to receive endorsements by the top management of our Corporate Partners for our Centre and the International Trading Programme (ITP).

 

Vijay
VIJAY IYENGAR
Chairman & Managing Director
Agrocorp International Pte Ltd

Agrocorp International is proud to endorse The International Trading Programme (ITP), managed by NTU's Centre of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT). The ITP has been carefully curated, drawing on Singapore’s vast expertise as a global center of trade, to produce young professionals who have the skills to handle the rapidly evolving commodities landscapes. We are also happy to see that there is a good degree of focus in the curriculum in the agricultural and food markets in which Agrocorp operates and hope that some of the students who pass through the program will join us and lead the company into its next phase of growth. Congratulations to the NTU Board, Enterprise Singapore and faculty partners for the successful launch of the ITP!

 

Borouge
RAINER HOEFLING
Chief Executive Officer
Borouge Pte Ltd

Driven by our core values, Borouge, which employs more than 3,000 staff from over 50 nationalities globally, believes that the strength of our organisation depends on the capabilities of our people. The creation of CEIT-ITP at NTU will benefit the global trading industry and businesses in Singapore as it nurtures the next generation global workforce, equipped with technical and commercial competencies. Borouge is proud to be a corporate partner of the International Trading Programme. We would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to CEIT on the successful launch of this programme.

 

Lok Kheng Ling
LOK KHENG LING
General Manager, Crude Supply and Trading
Chevron, Asia Pacific

The International Trading Programme (ITP), administered by Nanyang Technological University’s Centre of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT), is a collaboration between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and corporate partners to develop a pipeline of highly trained talent which is crucial to Singapore’s status as a global international trading hub. This programme aims to allow a wide range of students from Business, Engineering and Maritime studies to undergo a holistic education with relevant training experience covering the entire trading value chain. As a strong advocate for developing the right talent, Chevron is pleased to be an CEIT-ITP corporate partner.

 

Enterprise Singapore
LEE PAK SING
Assisting Managing Director
Enterprise Singapore

Over the past years, Enterprise Singapore has worked closely with the international trading industry to understand their talent needs. Through the industry consultation and on-the-ground research, we identified the suitable university partner as well as developed a relevant curriculum and industry internship programmes to meet industry talent gaps. The International Trading Programme (ITP), managed by NTU's Centre of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT), is a unique public-private partnership between IE Singapore, NTU along with partnership and support from some of the leading international trading corporate partners, to support a common vision of nurturing a specialised and global-ready workforce for international trading. It combines NTU’s global leadership in business, engineering and maritime studies with relevant learning opportunities in international trading, both inside and outside the classroom. The ITP will ensure that its students receive a holistic exposure and experience to prepare them for good quality and rewarding careers, meet industry demand and further strengthen Singapore’s position as a thriving hub for international trade.” This programme surely puts Singapore on the global human capital talent map for international trading sector. Congratulations to the NTU Board, faculty partners and corporate partners for the successful launch of the programme.

 

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JOANNA LIM
Executive Manager
Glencore Agriculture Pte Ltd

Glencore Agriculture Pte Ltd is pleased to endorse the International Trading Programme (ITP) carefully and meticulously curated by the Centre of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT). This programme aims to cover the entire value chain of all major commodities sectors. With the wide range of students embarking on this programme, we strongly feel that the blend of students from Business, Engineering and Maritime disciplines is what makes this programme an unique and enriching experience for the students.

Glencore Agriculture Pte Ltd looks forward to working with CEIT and the next generation of talent in the commodity industry.

 

Kasai
KAZUNORI KASAI
Chief Executive Officer
JERA Global Markets Pte Ltd

JERA Global Markets would like to commend NTU’s CEIT on its International Trading Programme. Using state of the art Bloomberg and Refinitiv platforms, it provides students from Business, Engineering and Maritime majors with a holistic and comprehensive curriculum and training. We look forward to future collaboration and working with global-ready students and graduates from the programme.

 

Taku
TAKU MORIMOTO
Executive Vice President, Mitsui & Co
COO of Asia Pacific Business Unit, Mitsui & Co.
CEO of Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.

Mitsui & Co., (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. is a proud Corporate Partner of the International Training Program (ITP). As a global trading and investment firm, we place great importance on the development of the next generation who will build the future in the countries in which we operate. The ITP offers students a comprehensive curriculum, and learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom, preparing them for challenging and rewarding careers in international trade. We commend Nanyang Technological University’s Centre of Excellence in International Trading, for collaborating and working with International Enterprise Singapore and industry participants to develop a curriculum focused on the trading sector’s needs. We believe the program will contribute greatly to Singapore’s pool of specialised talent and standing as a major international trading hub.

 

Olaf
OLAF BLUMKE
Managing Director
Peter Cremer (Singapore) GmbH

FAMILY OWNED COMPANY WITH GLOBAL REACH, LOCAL PRESENCE AND LEAN MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE ACROSS THE ENTIRE ORGANISATION

CREMER is a family owned group company with a global reach and local presence in Singapore.

We are part of a network of companies with integrated businesses operating worldwide in steel, molasses and oleochemical trade, food & feed production as well as shipping.

What we think and what we do is based on responsible and reliable entrepreneurship combined with flexibility and innovation.

With our motivated and skilled employees, our core competencies and efficient work processes, we have been continuously creating value that is higher than average.

Our employees are our most important asset and driving force behind our success.

One of our primary values is to train young people, challenge their abilities and develop them.

The success of our company depends on young talent.

This is why we are pleased to endorse the International Trading Program (ITP) at NTU.

We look forward to participating in the program developed by CEIT and are honored to be a founding partner of this program.

 

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ANTÔNIO JOSÉ RIBEIRO LIMA NETO
Managing Director
Petrobras Singapore Pte. Ltd

Petrobras is proud to be a founding corporate partner of NTU’s CEIT which administers the International Trading Programme. The wide range of students from Business, Engineering and Maritime Studies who will be exposed to a holistic education is an exciting blend that can help significantly in meeting the increasing need for specialized talent by the international trading sector. The graduates from ITP will be primed to utilize the knowledge and exposure gained through this programme to their full potential when embarking on challenging and rewarding careers in the entire trading value chain. We would like to congratulate NTU, the faculty members, and the other corporate partners for the successful launch of the International Trading Programme.

 

Leong Wei Hung
LEONG WEI HUNG
Chief Executive Officer
Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd

Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) is proud to be a Corporate Partner of the Centre of Excellence International Trading (CEIT) – International Trading Program (ITP) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore. We would like to commend CEIT for their great efforts in establishing this programme. The ITP brings together well-established professionals with years of industry experience, and academic experts to share and dialogue with NTU students. This in turn gives its students deeper insights into energy industry – giving them a more holistic education and help them navigate future career options.

At SLNG, we are deeply committed to developing our local talent pool, and we look forward to work together with CEIT in building a brighter future for the energy industry.

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LIU BIN
Director
Toptip Holding Pte Ltd

Top Tip Holding Pte Ltd is proud to be a Corporate Partner of the Centre of Excellence (CEIT) – International Trading Program (ITP) at Nanyang Technological University. ExxonMobil would like the applaud and commended CEIT for their great efforts in curating this programme. CEIT has brought together well-established and experienced professionals with years of relevant industry exposure as well as academic experts. This better helps graduates develop a specialised talent and a more holistic education to be readily equipped with the challenging commodity industry.

At Top Tip we are committed in developing local talent as we care about the communities in which we are a part and we look forward in working together with CEIT in building a brighter future for the commodity industry.

 

Tan Chin Hwee
TAN CHIN HWEE
CEO-Asia Pacific
Trafigura Pte Ltd

Here at Trafigura, we believe in investing in the next generation as they represent the future of the industry. The partnership between NTU’s International Trading Programme and Trafigura have given students opportunities to gain practical industry experience and knowledge. We are honored to be part of the country’s ambition of making Singapore a global trading hub.

 

Kuok
KUOK KHOON HONG
Chairman & CEO
Wilmar International Limited

As a company founded on entrepreneurship, innovation and the hard work of its people, Wilmar International clearly identifies with the objectives of this Centre. I am pleased to endorse the International Trading Programme (ITP) at NTU.

More than 2 centuries ago, our forefathers founded successful trading and shipping companies that provided the foundation for our local economy. Today, trading is no longer a simple matter of buying and selling; managing a global integrated supply chain efficiently across nations is key to its success. The sector needs young talent with drive, a global mindset and a willingness to work in new frontiers. More than ever, opportunities abound for the bold, brave and talented.

Wilmar is encouraged by the holistic and rigorous programme developed by CEIT and honoured to be a founding partner of this programme. I wish NTU success in its endeavours.

 

Connect. Collaborate. Impact.

The CEIT Partnerships team facilitates the flow of real-world issues, insights and solutions between industry and the NTU community.

Our relationships with companies and organizations are invaluable, and our team works to understand your company’s needs and goals to uncover mutually beneficial opportunities—from recruiting your next generation of leaders, to working with faculty on leading edge research, to developing your existing talent through ITP education. By helping you navigate opportunities, we can work to inspire dynamic change across both our organizations.