How to bedcome a ceo

A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in a company. Although the role of the CEO will differ from organisation to organisation, your main responsibilities will include setting the overall direction of a business and managing the operations and resources of a company.

CEOs are predominantly professionals who have strong leadership skills, as well as extensive acquired knowledge, sound judgement and a proven track record of success over time.

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While there are many pathways to becoming a CEO, most have at least one degree, extensive industry experience and well-developed skills in business, management and leadership.

1. Complete a bachelor degree in business, commerce, economics or the industry you plan to enter (for example, engineering). This usually takes three years of full-time study.
2. Consider advancing your skills with a relevant masters degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
3. Gain extensive work experience in leadership roles across a range of businesses, or work your way up through a company. Prior senior-level managerial experience is typically required before becoming a CEO.