In this episode of CEO Stories, Henrietta Brealey speaks with Professor Aleks Subic, vice chancellor and chief executive of Aston University.

Professor Subic shares his journey from his early life as a migrant in Australia, through his career transition from industry to academia, to leading significant technological innovations.

Highlights include his formative experiences in both Belgrade and Melbourne, his role in the Australian Prime Minister's Industry 4.0 taskforce and his current strategic initiatives at Aston University aimed at driving digital transformation and industry collaboration.

He also offers key insights on leadership, the importance of diversity and inclusion and strategies for managing change.

Key topics:

· Aleks' early life and career

· Impact of migration on leadership

· Journey back to academia

· Leadership lessons from Australia

· Aston University 2023 Strategy 

· Driving digital innovation

· Birmingham Innovation Quarter

· Personal reflections and advice to aspiring leaders

More about Professor Aleks Subic:

Website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/about/governance-management/professor-aleks-subic

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-aleks-subic-2b7b87/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof_alekssubic/

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Email: ⁠⁠⁠press@birmingham-chamber.com⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Henrietta:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrietta-brealey-86263b33/

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