Koo Govender: The Diary of a Female CEO - Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges.
Description
Koo Govender, the first female CEO of Publicis Groupe Africa, shares her personal and professional journey in this episode of Diary of a CMO™ with the host, Eyitayo Olayemi.
Koo discusses her passion for mentorship, stemming from her own early career experiences, and her initiative to empower young women through multiple initiatives.
She emphasises the importance of authenticity and values in leadership, sharing how her moral compass guides her decision-making.
She also reflects on overcoming personal tragedy and using those experiences to help others. She stresses the need to embrace vulnerability and continuous learning, advising her 15-year-old self to take risks and learn from mistakes.
Koo also touches on Publicis's goal to be an indispensable partner for clients, solving their challenges with impactful marketing and communication strategies.
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