“To be a CEO is a calling. You should not do it because it is a job. It is a calling, and you have got to be involved in it with your head, heart and hands.”
Indra Nooyi’s passionate words perfectly encapsulate the gravitas a CEOs position holds. What the erstwhile chairman and CEO of PepsiCo said describes what differentiates a leader from a ‘great leader’.
The role of a CXO demands passion and complete immersion. Leading the strategic vision, operations and talent within a company, the CEO functions as the captain of the ship. Strong leadership is critical in shaping a cohesive vision and cultivating a sense of the greater good for the organization.
Shouldering the responsibilities of a CXO is certainly not for the fainthearted. However, there are some leaders who exemplify what strong leadership looks like. In the current edition of CEOInsights Asia, we take a look at some prolific CEOs and other leaders from across Asia. Through in-depth conversations we get a peek into their professional journeys, leadership insights, strategic vision and more.
In this edition meet John Louie Erestain, COO, AdSpark. “JL” Buenaobra Erestain is a seasoned media and digital marketing executive known for his strong blend of regional expertise and strategic leadership.
We hear words of wisdom from Aytekin Yýldýz, CEO of North Asia Cluster, President of Bel Japon. Aytekin is a global transformationdriven leader who blends financial expertise with multicultural agility, steering complex markets across Europe and Asia.
Featured in this magazine issue is also Dr Ron Tan, Founder & CEO, Pathomics Health, a visionary healthcare leader who combines deep biomedical expertise with strategic innovation.
Another key leader highlighted in this magazine edition is Bhone Pyae Hlaing, the CEO of Pulse and Purpose. He combines technical precision with strategic vision, delivering high-quality products and services to fertility centers, and positioning parenthood as an achievable reality for families across Myanmar.
Featured in the edition are also Nurirdzuana Ismail, Head of Integrity and Governance, Maxis and Adrian Heng, Founder of Merlot Consulting. In extensive interviews, they share with us sharp industry insights, sound advice and more.
Delve deep into what makes these leaders successful.
Read on an do let us know your thoughts.