The Journey of a Commercial CFO: Mickey Kalifa's Insights

11/27/24 • 71 min

Growing up in South East London in the 70s and experiencing overt racism and hatred having been born in Bombay and moving to the UK aged 2.........
A chip on his shoulder, or a flame to get to the top of Finance? 🔥
Getting lucky. 🍀
Making sacrifices. Working all hours of the day and the weekend. 😰
The reality of being a big PLC and Private Equity CFO. 💥
Becoming 'The Saviour' and making the tabloids at M&C Saatchi Group 😇
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📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaNKPdS05M0&t=148s

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaNKPdS05M0&t=148s

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKRr_4Do480
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