CHIEF – The Changemaker Impact Endeavour Fellowship

From Intent to Impact: Building A Better Tomorrow

Advanced Diploma in Impact Capital and Social Innovation
(postgraduate qualification)

Apply for CHIEF 2026/27

Lead with purpose,

Learn with peers,

Drive systemic change

Enduring success begins with leaders who invest the time to reflect, learn, and grow. CHIEF – the Changemaker Impact Endeavour Fellowship – is built for leaders ready to deepen their understanding of impact and embed purpose into every decision. Whether you are a philanthropist, family office principal, or social innovator, CHIEF offers a transformative journey.

Across 15 immersive days over one year, you’ll gain a hands-on, practical learning experience and a trusted peer community to help you turn bold ideas into action and lead for long-term impact.

The CHIEF Experience

Learn from the best in impact creation, through a world-class curriculum, delivered in partnership with LSE Marshall Institute

Get up close and personal with visionary families in class and across the world

Immerse in vibrant social innovation hubs in the UK and Asia

Build a lifelong changemaking community with the region's brightest minds

3 Core Modules

Self in the World — Navigating Asia's Impact Landscapes

Deep dive into your values and the purpose of capital, aligning with the needs of our time
Develop your personal impact goals
Explore ways to activate impact capital for systemic change
Step into a microcosm of the impact ecosystem, shaped by CHIEFs across sectors and roles

The Impact Economy — Entrepreneurs, Ventures, Funders

Learn to drive impact through strategic use of the capital stack
Evaluate impact opportunities and funding models
Assess if you have been making ‘real’ impact

Bridging Philanthropy and Enterprise — The Next Frontier

Move from giving to building, translating purpose into enterprise strategy
Learn how businesses can create mutual value across financial, social and environmental dimensions
Design companies and partnerships for sustainable impact

Experiential Changemaking

Embark on Learning Journeys

UK Spotlight
Join us in the heart of London with visits, curated dialogues and dinners with private philanthropists and leading social innovators.

Asia Spotlight
Explore the hidden layers of the country’s social fabric, and gain insights into how communities are driving change.

Launch Your A-Game

Capstone Project
Come onboard with a growth plan in mind. This could be anchored on

(i) a passion project,

(ii) family office or foundation,

(iii) plans to develop an impact strategy

Thought Leader Convenings

Connect and converse with global thought leaders who can provide mentorship and guidance.

Join a series of virtual and/or in-person dialogues to learn from those who have gone before you to create impact in their own way.

Meet Our Lead Faculty Members

Stephan Chambers

Bruno Roche

Lyell Sakaue

Tomo Hamakawa

Lee Xueling

Timeline

Dates are subjected to change.

To reach out to the ACC team for the latest update, you can enquire via the form or email.

Accreditation and Certification

CHIEF is a postgraduate-level fellowship accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), integrating academic excellence with leadership practice.

Participants may pursue the full fellowship or select individual modules to deepen specific areas of expertise. Those who complete the full fellowship will be conferred the Advanced Diploma in Impact Capital and Social Innovation.

Fellowship Fees

Join us as an Impact CHIEF