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Transforming Teams.
Driving Results.

HRDC Accredited Master Trainer & Transformation Consultant with 20+ years leading Shell, Perodua, Malaysia Airports, Amway, Axiata, and 60+ leading organisations. Everyone Can Learn.

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Lingesh Lechamanan — BigGuru
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SHELL MALAYSIA  ◆  SHELL OMAN  ◆  PERODUA  ◆  PROTON  ◆  MALAYSIA AIRPORTS  ◆  AMWAY  ◆  AXIATA  ◆  TNB  ◆  PRUDENTIAL  ◆  EMERSON  ◆  BAXTER  ◆  AEON  ◆  PUBLIC MUTUAL  ◆  COURTS MALAYSIA  ◆  CBRE  ◆  FGV  ◆  TELEKOM MALAYSIA  ◆  CUCKOO  ◆  COGNIZANT  ◆  HRD CORP  ◆ 
Lingesh Lechamanan
About Lingesh

"Everyone Can Learn Beyond Capabilities"

Lingesh Lechamanan (@BiGGuru) is a highly sought-after HRDC Accredited Master Trainer and transformation leader with over 20 years of senior leadership experience across oil & gas, retail, manufacturing, technology, and cybersecurity.

His expertise was forged through leading large-scale operational, commercial, and cultural transformation initiatives at Shell Oman, Malaysia, and Singapore. As the Founder & CEO of Asia Retail Academy, he has trained over 10,000 professionals nationwide, delivering signature programs in Retail Management, Leadership, Sales & Marketing, AI & Digital Enablement, Growth Mindset, and more.

Guided by the belief that Everyone Can Learn Beyond Capabilities, Lingesh is recognised for practical, people-centric training that drives real-world impact.

10K+
Professionals Trained
20+
Years Experience
60+
Organisations
5.0★
Google Rating · 337 Reviews
Retail Excellence Leadership Sales & Marketing AI & Digital Change & Culture HRDC Accredited
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60 +
Organisations Trained
Across 10+ Industries
20 +
Years of Experience
Since 2004
337
Google Reviews
5.0 ★ Verified Rating
98 %
Client Return Rate
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Career Journey

"20+ Years of Leading From the Front"

2002
2002 – 2003
Tops Supermarket
Retail Management Trainee
Began career in retail management with the global Royal Ahold Group.
CRT
2003 – 2006
Courts Mammoth Plc
Retail Branch Manager
Managed full branch operations for one of Malaysia's leading electronics & furniture retailers.
Shell
2006 – 2011
Shell Malaysia
Retail Sales Manager — Central Region
Drove sales growth, operating standards, and safety across Shell's Central Region.
Shell
2012 – 2013
Shell Oman
Head of Retail Sales
Top Global Retail Sales Manager, Barcelona 2013. Shell Safety Leadership Award.
Shell
2013 – 2015
Shell Malaysia
Head of Operational Excellence & Pricing
Led operational and pricing excellence across Shell Malaysia's retail network.
Shell
2015 – 2019
Shell Malaysia & Singapore
Head of OD & Learning
Wrote global training modules for Regional Managers. Won Gemilang Award & Shell Global PWR Award.
Shell
2019 – 2021
Shell Oman
Head of Marketing & Non Fuels Revenue
Global GM Award 2020 & 2021. Oman's Most Trusted Brand — voted by 70,000+ consumers.
CEO
2021 – Present
AsiaRAC Group
Founder & CEO
Built Asia Retail Academy, training 10,000+ professionals nationally in retail, leadership & digital.
Awards & Recognition

"A Career Built on Proven Excellence"

🏆
Global Fuels Retail Marketing GM Award
2020 & 2021 · Shell
Launched industry-leading digital payment facilities with zero-budget marketing campaigns.
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Oman Most Trusted Brand Award
2020 · Shell Oman
Voted top retail brand in Oman by more than 70,000 consumers.
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Shell Malaysia Gemilang Award
2019 · Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia
Recognised by the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia for excellence in learning & development.
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Shell Global PWR Award
2019 · Shell Global
Designed and delivered the best new fuels training program globally.
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Top Global Retail Sales Manager
2013 · Barcelona
Recognised as the Top Global Retail Sales Manager at the Shell International Conference in Barcelona.
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Shell Safety Leadership Award (×3)
2011 · 2012 · 2013
Malaysia, Oman & Singapore — for crisis leadership during fuels supply chain emergencies.
What We Deliver

"Programs Built for Corporate Excellence"

01
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Motivational Speaking

High-impact keynotes and conference sessions that ignite teams, shift mindsets, and leave audiences energised to perform. Tailored to your industry and company culture.

Keynote Conferences Annual Dinners
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📈
Sales & Retail Training

Practical, field-tested sales programmes built for front-line teams. From prospecting to closing — Lingesh's methodology has driven revenue growth across 20+ retail and B2B organisations.

Sales Teams Retail Staff B2B
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03
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Leadership Development

Strategic leadership programmes for managers and executives. Builds the mindset, communication, and decision-making capabilities needed to lead high-performance teams through change.

Managers Executives C-Suite
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04
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Online Training

Fully live, interactive virtual programmes designed for distributed teams. Same energy, same results — delivered across any time zone with pre-and-post support materials included.

Virtual Live Online Hybrid
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01
Brief
Understand goals,
team & culture
02
Design
Custom programme
built for you
03
Deliver
Live, high-energy
training executed
04
Measure
Results tracked &
follow-through support
Proven Results

"Programmes That Left a Mark"

Baxter Healthcare
"Our clinical sales team lacked confidence in value-based selling — conversions were low."
What Was Delivered

2-day intensive Value-Based Selling programme for 45 medical representatives across Malaysia. Included roleplay simulations, objection handling, and post-training coaching calls.

+34%
Increase in converted consultations within 60 days
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Emerson Electric
"Middle management was struggling to lead cross-functional teams following a major restructure."
What Was Delivered

3-module Leadership Resilience Programme across 6 months, covering adaptive leadership, conflict resolution, and team motivation. 60 managers across 4 regional offices.

91%
Of participants rated "significant improvement" in team leadership
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Perodua Malaysia
"Service advisor teams were inconsistent — customer satisfaction scores were declining year-on-year."
What Was Delivered

National rollout of Customer Experience Excellence training across 38 Perodua service centres. Focused on empathetic communication, complaint resolution, and upselling with integrity.

4.8★
Average customer satisfaction score post-training (up from 3.9)
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See It In Action

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Training Session Highlight
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Corporate Keynote
Team Building Programme
Trusted By

"Malaysia's Most Respected Organisations"

MNCs
McKinsey
BCG
Prudential
Sony
Panasonic
Emerson
Baxter
Daikin
Denso
Texas Instruments
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Bactiguard
Alphasights
Hitachi
McKinsey
BCG
Prudential
Sony
Panasonic
Emerson
Baxter
Daikin
Denso
Texas Instruments
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Bactiguard
Alphasights
Hitachi
Malaysian
Perodua
TNB
KPJ Healthcare
Axiata
FGV
Guardian
HRD Corp
Sapura Industrial
SME Corp
Universiti Malaya
IPPTAR
Rotary International
JF Tech
Perodua
TNB
KPJ Healthcare
Axiata
FGV
Guardian
HRD Corp
Sapura Industrial
SME Corp
Universiti Malaya
IPPTAR
Rotary International
JF Tech
Retail
Aeon
Aeon Big
Aeon Wellness
Aeon MaxValu
Cuckoo
PUMA
Skechers
Sports Direct
Burger King
TAR UC
UNITAR
Popular
Molten Chocolate Cafe
Lemon Tree Hotels
Hotel
Comfort
Aeon
Aeon Big
Aeon Wellness
Aeon MaxValu
Cuckoo
PUMA
Skechers
Sports Direct
Burger King
TAR UC
UNITAR
Popular
Molten Chocolate Cafe
Lemon Tree Hotels
Hotel
Comfort
Client Voices

"What Leaders Say"

★★★★★
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Lingesh is genuinely one of the best trainers we have engaged in 15 years of running corporate programmes. His ability to connect with a room — whether it's 20 or 200 people — is extraordinary. Our clinical team came back energised and with concrete tools they actually use.

RK
Rajesh Kumar
Regional HR Director, Baxter Healthcare
★★★★★
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We brought Lingesh in for a leadership resilience programme during a particularly difficult restructuring period. The feedback from our managers was overwhelmingly positive. What sets him apart is that he understands business — he doesn't just motivate, he changes behaviour.

SL
Sarah Lim
Head of Learning & Development, Emerson Electric
★★★★★
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After Lingesh's CX programme, our service advisor scores jumped from 3.9 to 4.8 nationally. That's not a motivational talk result — that's a training result. He delivered something that actually moved the needle for our customers.

AH
Ahmad Hamizan
Customer Experience Manager, Perodua
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Our agency advisors are competitive, experienced, and hard to impress. Lingesh walked in and had the entire room on their feet within 20 minutes. The programme translated directly into improved prospecting discipline across the team. Highly recommended.

FY
Farah Yusof
Agency Development Manager, Prudential BSN
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We engaged BigGuru for a 3-day national retail sales conference. Lingesh held the stage for 4 hours on day two and the energy never dropped. Our outlet managers left with a completely different mindset around customer engagement. Truly world-class delivery.

KN
Kevin Ng
Retail Operations Head, Aeon Co.
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Lingesh trained our dealer network across Peninsula Malaysia — 150+ sales consultants over three months. The consistency of delivery, the cultural sensitivity, and the follow-through support were all exceptional. We'll be re-engaging him next quarter.

JT
Jason Tan
Dealer Sales Director, Cuckoo International
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Whether you need a 60-minute keynote or a 3-month capability-building programme — Lingesh and the BigGuru team will design it around your objectives, your industry, and your people.

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Frequently Asked

"Everything You Need to Know"

Is BigGuru's training HRD Corp claimable?▼
Yes — all BigGuru programmes are conducted under a registered HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) provider. We handle all grant application paperwork, submission, and follow-up on your behalf. Most Malaysian-registered employers with a monthly wage bill above RM10,000 are eligible to claim.
What is the minimum number of participants?▼
For most in-person programmes, we recommend a minimum of 15 participants for optimal group dynamics. For keynote talks there is no minimum. For virtual sessions we can accommodate groups as small as 10. Contact us to discuss your situation — we are flexible.
What languages does Lingesh train in?▼
Lingesh is fully bilingual and delivers programmes in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. He can also blend both languages (Manglish) for mixed-language Malaysian corporate audiences. All materials can be provided in either or both languages.
Does Lingesh travel for outstation or international programmes?▼
Yes — Lingesh regularly delivers programmes across all Malaysian states including Sabah and Sarawak. He has also delivered internationally in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. Travel and logistics are agreed during the proposal stage.
How is pricing structured?▼
Pricing depends on programme duration, participant count, customisation required, and location. We provide a full proposal within 48 hours of an initial brief. All quotes are inclusive of pre-programme consultation and post-programme summary reports.
Which industries does BigGuru specialise in?▼
BigGuru has delivered programmes across banking and insurance, FMCG, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, retail, telecommunications, and government-linked companies. Every programme is contextualised to your sector and company culture — we do not deliver generic training.
How far in advance should we book?▼
We recommend booking at least 3–4 weeks in advance for standard programmes to allow customisation time. For large-scale programmes or annual conferences, 6–8 weeks is ideal. Reach out for urgent requests — we will do our best to accommodate.
Are online training sessions as effective as in-person?▼
Lingesh's virtual programmes are purpose-designed for online delivery — not simply recorded in-person sessions. They include live interactivity, breakout discussions, digital exercises, and polling tools to maintain engagement. Most participants report equivalent or superior learning outcomes. Virtual sessions are also significantly more cost-effective for distributed teams.