DHL CEO about being a CEO in Middle East Africa, born in Senegal and working on different continents

Today I am talking to the CEO of MEA at DHL Global Forwarding.
Amadou Diallo's path started in Senegal, selling shoes, before he
went to Europe to study. Later in his life he pushed his energy
into the logistics sector. He also gives advice to younger people
pursuing big careers and whats important for modern leadership.


Enjoy!


00:01 Life in Senegal

05:38 Transition to Europe and Career Start (working in
hotels)

09:26 Early Career Experiences

12:53 First C-Level Promotion

14:47 Developing Patience in Career Growth

16:01 Taking Ownership and Driving Change

17:16 Developing Leadership Skills through Experience

22:54 Music

26:00 What is money to you?

28:42 What is required to be a CEO?

30:27 Success Journey and Competing in the Market

31:16 Building a Positive Team Spirit

32:52 Role of AI in Logistics

38:24 What lacks in Africa?

41.00 Volunteering Efforts

42:00 Career Advice for younger people

43:00 Why speaking many languages is important

44:00 Future plans



Amadou's LinkedIn:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/amadou-diallo-963975a/





My LinkedIn:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/thimo-gleitsmann-0060a4221/