From Storeroom to Boardroom
How integrity and courage shapes global business
Babs Omotowa
Description
***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***
An insider’s view of the challenges that big businesses face in the developing world: the opportunities, pitfalls, political and personal challenges involved.
Babs Omotowa has spent his life rejecting the status quo. His own career disproves the unthinking perception that Africans underperform in global businesses, and his insistence that issues such as community development, corruption, transparency and pollution belong on the corporate agenda alongside financial targets has helped big businesses to revolutionize their approach in the developing world.
The remarkable story of ‘Hurricane Babs’ – from storeroom keeper to global VP – showcases the issues that big businesses face in developing countries and reveals how multinational companies and leaders can best navigate these challenges: with integrity and courage.
Reviews
Great leadership anecdotes with lessons on leading through difficult environments and also deep insights on how multinationals can navigate in developing countries. Great read.
Amazon.co.uk
From Storeroom to Boardroom is a must-read for emerging business leaders. The author’s resilience towards achieving great feats in life is worth emulating. He demonstrated very strong responsible leadership despite challenges associated with the business. This book is recommended for everyone treading the path of actualising his/her dreams in life.
Amazon.co.uk
Following Babs from his early years and seeing him grow into the successful businessman who remembers with respect those who inspired or helped him along the way is encouraging for so many. This book is a great example of how to grasp opportunities, the need to believe in oneself and to work with people even in the face of adversity. Whether you are starting your career, moving through the ranks, or sitting in the boardroom, Bab’s story gives some wonderful insights into the ways that people can help themselves and others and the success that it can bring for all.
Amazon.co.uk
Babs Omotowa’s autobiography ‘From Storeroom to Boardroom’ is an inspirational read. Both very personal yet also dealing with issues of international significance such as ethical dilemmas in leadership, corruption in governance and addressing issues of climate change in the energy industry.
A positive and uplifting read.
Amazon
STOREROOM TO BOARD ROOM BY BABS OMOTOWA – A MUST READ.
The book is exciting, powerful, and inspirational…
Amazon
Good book, delightful read
Amazon
Very thought provoking, an insightful inspiring piece from a professional. A good aspirational guide. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. A terrific pathfinder.
Amazon
Very interesting account of a man’s journey, rich in content and context. A highly recommended read for a wider spectrum of audiences in the contemporary business world.
Amazon
A very interesting read, educative and with lots of lessons from the author’s life experiences and career journey. Quite profound thoughts, and the character of courage and integrity shine through the book.
Amazon
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Contents
Acknowledgement
About the Author
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 Beginnings
Chapter 2 Determination
Chapter 3 Ambition
Chapter 4 Making Impact
Chapter 5 Vision
Chapter 6 Integrity
Chapter 7 Courage
Chapter 8 Relationships
Chapter 9 Reflections
References
Editions
FORMAT / ISBN / PUBLICATION DATE / RRP
Paperback / 9781788602341 / February 23, 2021 / £12.99
Ebook / 9781788602334 / February 22, 2021 / £7.99
Paperback and eBook Bundle / £14.99
Author
Babs Omotowa
Babatunde (Babs) Jolayemi Omotowa worked for 26 years with Shell in Nigeria and Europe. Starting work in a storeroom, he rose to become CEO of Nigeria LNG Ltd, with Shell shareholding and subsequently Vice-President across 40 countries. A former Global President of the UK Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, he has spoken at the World Economic Summit, Universities such as Harvard and MIT, and at many global conferences. He now works with multi-national companies and not-for-profit organizations to help them work more effectively in partnership with the developing world, recognizing the bigger issues involved and finding routes to success that are good not just for business but at a global and local level.
