About this episode

Zimi Meka shares his journey from refugee to CEO, discussing the values and experiences that shaped his leadership style.

In this episode, I sit down with Zimi Meka, Co-Founder and CEO of Ausenco ,a Brisbane start-up that grew into one of the world’s most respected engineering companies. Zimi’s story is one of grit, heart, and quiet conviction. From his father’s journey as a refugee to his own path as a global leader, he shares the moments that shaped him ,the setbacks, the instincts he trusted, and the values that never shifted. It’s an honest conversation about boldness, humility, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Podshape

Guest: Zimi Meka

Topics covered

• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• personal growth
• resilience
• engineering

Keywords

• Zimi Meka
• Ausenco
• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• resilience
• engineering

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ausenco

Places: Brisbane

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