From CA to CEO: Leadership Excellence & Mastering Commodity Trading – CA Rajesh Somani

Описание: In this exclusive episode, Rajesh Somani shares his incredible journey from a middle-class family in Rajasthan to becoming one of the youngest General Managers in Finance at the Aditya Birla Group. Discover how he pivoted his career to lead the expansion of the commodity trading business and eventually became the CEO of Aditya Birla Global Trading.

Rajesh reflects on the pivotal moments and key decisions that shaped his rise in the corporate world, offering valuable insights into leadership, risk management, and the power of continuous learning. He also delves into how emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, are transforming the future of finance and global business.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) laid the foundation for his success.
The leadership principles that helped him grow the commodity trading business with zero losses.
The importance of adaptability and leveraging AI in today’s fast-changing business environment.
How resilience, humility, and teamwork played a central role in his leadership journey.
Key lessons on overcoming challenges and navigating risk in the world of global finance.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about career growth, leadership excellence, and the evolving role of technology in finance!

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0:00 to 0:58 brief about the podcast
0:59 to 2:32 introduction of the speaker
2:33 to 10:14 speaker's journey
10:15to 18:01 lifelong learnings
18:02 to 19:20 superpower
19:21 to 29:33 Life-changing moment
29:34 to 35:49 Value of articleship
35:50 to 40:07 decision-making under
p r e s s u r e
40:08 to 46:12 Integration of Al into finance
46:13 to 48:03 Hostel Life
4 8 : 0 3 to 5 6 : 0 2 Thanks to Mentor