Chief Executive Officer
A Chief Executive Officer is the highest-ranking executive role in a corporation, as well as the highest-paid. CEOs are in charge of determining and managing the company's corporate affairs, making critical corporate decisions, managing resources, and supervising all managerial operations at the highest level, such as coordinating, planning, and directing activities. The CEO is also the company's face, and he or she is chosen by the board of directors and shareholders.
CEOs are in charge of directing the company's growth. They establish the tone, vision, and culture of an organization, large or small.
How to become a CEO?
The CEO of a firm is a public figure who must be well-versed in business subjects such as taxation, accounting, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior and structure. A Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree is the very minimum needed for adding value as a firm leader; legal expertise is an important addition to the knowledge list for this role. Furthermore, because it is a C-suite position, organizations seek a CEO with extensive industry expertise and degrees in the company's specialty.
Skills required to become a successful CEO are:
- Leadership
- Management
- Decision-Making skills
- Communication skills
- Diverse skillset
- Teamwork and organizational skills
Being a CEO is difficult and time-consuming, regardless of the company's field of interest. So, if you want to work in this sector, be prepared to put in the hours.
Salary potential:
- ₹2,952,883 (India)
- $310,000 (US)
- £176,000 (UK)
- C$259,000 (Canada)
