Robi’s Ex-CEO: 90% of CEOs Were Average Students!

About this episode

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed shares his journey from an Accounting background to becoming a CEO and offers insights on career planning and leadership.

Many people who don’t have a clear understanding of career planning often choose the wrong subject or the wrong certifications, which causes them to fall behind for years. However, with the right direction, someone can start from Accounting and even reach the position of a CEO. Our guest, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed (Founder & Managing Partner of BuildCon Consultancies), shares his incredible journey starting from an Accounting background and rising to leadership positions in the Telecom and FMCG industries. Today, he is guiding young professionals to make better career decisions. In this podcast, we discuss: 1. How to choose the right career and the mistakes that can ruin your entire journey 2. What career opportunities exist for those who study Accounting 3. The real difference between CA and CMA, and which one might be the best fit for you 4. Which skills you should start building now if you want a secure job 5. Bangladesh has fewer than 3,500 qualified accountants how this gap can become an opportunity for you 6. How a CEO leads and manages an entire team 7. What it truly takes to become an effective leader If you are still unsure about your career path, studying Accounting or…

People in this episode

Host: Nafees Salim

Guest: Mahtab Uddin Ahmed

Topics covered

• career planning
• leadership
• accounting
• career opportunities
• skills development
• CEO management

Keywords

• career planning
• accounting
• leadership
• CEO
• skills development
• FMCG
• Telecom
• CA
• CMA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BuildCon Consultancies

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