Group Chairman Dato' Peter Ng Tong Se founded, guided and nourished, what was known then as, the Canada Institute of Computer Science (CICS), then into Sedaya College and finally to UCSI University. Over the last twenty over years, the UCSI network has continued to expand into many other subsidiary companies that span from film and video production to dermatology and esthetic medicine, to communications and consulting, and to IT solutions. Presently, UCSI Group has a membership of at least 15 subsidiary and associate companies.

He obtained his Master of Business Administration degree from Herriot-Watt University, UK in 1994 while building and running the Group. He received his undergraduate education from Ontario, Canada.

Dato' Peter Ng has held the following roles and positions: Founding Chairman of the Malaysian Logistics Society (2002-2004). Member of Governing Council / Chairperson (publications and events), Malaysia Canada Business Council (1998-2005). Advisor, Malaysian Chapter of the Canadian Graduates Asscociation (since 1998). Member of Governing Council, Malaysian Association of Private Colleges & Universities (1998 to 2005), Deputy Secretary General (2005-2007), Secretary General (2007- now).

Dato' Peter Ng has also worked closely with Professor W. Chan Kim in setting up one of a handful of the world-renowned Blue Ocean Strategy Institutes in the world here in Malaysia. The Malaysia Blue Ocean Strategy Institute is a non-profit organization established by the Malaysian government. Dato' Peter Ng has the distinct honour of serving as an Advisor to the Institute. There are only several other BOS Institutes around the world, which are opened only by the personal and specific invitation and behest of Professor W Chan Kim.

In recognition of his entrepreneurship and leadership skills, Dato' Peter Ng was shortlisted as a Top Nominee for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007.