Director
Design and implement the objectives of a company to ensure it’s running smoothly.
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What's it like to be a Director?
An Executive Director works within a company and has a role in office operations, while a Non-executive Director is part of the board and makes collective decisions for the company based on data and performance. Directors set objectives and supervise the company management so the vision of the company is implemented.
Tasks and duties
- Determining the company’s objectives.
- Setting company policies.
- Monitoring the progress of the company’s strategic objectives and policies.
- Representing the company to the public.
- Setting the vision and mission of the company.
- Appointing the CEO and other roles within the company.
- Managing crucial decisions.
How to become a Director
To become a Director, you usually need a degree in business or a related field, and extensive industry experience.
- Complete a bachelor degree in business or the industry you want to enter. General business degrees for aspiring directors include business management, entrepreneurship, and business administration.
- Gain extensive experience in your chosen industry.
- Consider advancing your business and leadership skills with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Check your eligibility to become a Director. Malaysia requires that Directors are natural citizens of Malaysia, have never gone bankrupt, and have not been convicted of any charges in the past 5 years.
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Latest Director reviews
Nov 2022
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
to enrich other people life via creating value
The challenges
globalization and talents growth is challenging daily
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Nov 2022
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Arts
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
As the advisor and director, able to help the young entrepreneur to progress in their business and career.
The challenges
Guiding the young entrepreneur to grow their business, managing staff and customers.
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