Tell us about your journey at PwC and the people that helped you become who you are today (nice memories)
After working for years in the Banking industry, I transitioned to PwC, I can say that it required careful consideration and planning. While the two industries share some similarities, there were also significant differences that I had to take into account. The main reason for my career shift was to gain new experiences and broaden my skill set, in addition to work on a broader range of projects and challenges. It is a challenging but rewarding experience indeed. Moreover; my previous experience in banking was highly valued in my role as COO. It helped me to develop a strategic mindset and a focus on risk management.
In PwC, I had the opportunity to collaborate and interact with individuals from different lines of services, we all contribute to the overall success of the organization. Additionally, being a part of PwC transformation in the internal client experience space attracted me, as I like to see changes happening in improving workforce skills, tools, and abilities to keep up with the constant changes in an organization’s business strategy. I also love the diversity in my role, every day is different with different challenges. I can go from a meeting discussing HR and people matters, to another discussing IT and automation, then Office Management and Real Estate and so on.
Honestly, I consider myself to have been fortunate within my career, for It has been diverse, challenging but yet rewarding. I found my passion in corporate operations which is my area of expertise, therefore most of my experience falls under the operations umbrella.
Thanks to the leadership team in Saudi, especially my coach Riyadh Alnajjar (ME Chairman and KSA Country Leader) who helped me navigate my way through. His knowledge and experience were instrumental in my growth as a leader and COO, and I am grateful for the support he provided me.
Source: Cosmo Politian
