For Faiza Khan FCCA, landing a job as CFO at Red Bull in Pakistan was a huge moment in her accounting career. As a sports enthusiast who thrives on challenges, she describes the opportunity to work for the high-profile energy drink brand as ‘simply irresistible’ and that her role has become a deeply fulfilling and energising experience. Find out why she is blazing a trail as a female finance leader in this month’s interview.
Over in our business section, we explore the opportunities and challenges for India’s global capability centres (GCCs), as the nation takes the lead in the fast-growing sector. And with GCCs fuelling a demand in the employment of finance professionals, recruitment experts observe a hiring spree of India’s skilled and experienced accountants for roles that go beyond compliance.
Elsewhere, we ask how businesses can communicate their sustainability initiatives, with advice from a strategic communications expert on getting your message across to stakeholders in a few simple steps. And our South Asia columnist writes on how debt-for-nature swaps could help Sri Lanka secure conservation financing.
Our article on how to foster an AI culture considers why corporate leaders have to understand the value of emerging tech so that organisations can unlock opportunities such as improving customer experience and finding new growth avenues. We get some tips on best practice.
More support is on offer in our careers section, with a CPD article on why emotional intelligence matters. In an era of digital prowess, managing emotions in the workplace has taken a back seat, but learning to reinvent yourself and stay relevant is more important than ever. As we head into September and the start of an academic year, it might be an opportune moment to learn how to make the most of your emotions.
