In Episode 2 of Finding Your North Star, Accounting & Finance student Saba Sherafat sits down with Kai Ojo, CEO of Planisware UK and Chair of Salford Business School's Industry Advisory Board.

Drawing on his own journey from engineering into senior leadership, Kai shares the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons he wishes he'd known earlier. They discuss how leadership evolves over time, the growing importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and why technical expertise alone is no longer enough for long-term success.

The conversation also explores the opportunities and challenges created by artificial intelligence, how students can develop confidence alongside capability and what employers are really looking for as technology continues to reshape the world of work.

From navigating career decisions to building skills that last beyond graduation, this episode offers thoughtful insights for students and early-career professionals looking to find their own direction.

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In this debut episode of Finding Your North Star, host Kai Ojo (CEO of Planisware UK and Chair of Salford Business School’s Industry Advisory Board) is joined by Accounting & Finance students Huda Sadik Agham and Harry Tooley for a candid, student-led conversation about what it really takes to build a career today.

Together they explore what it really takes to stand out as a student, how early experiences shape career direction, and why adaptability matters just as much as technical knowledge.

Kai reflects on his own career journey and shares what he’s learned about progression, risk-taking and learning on the job.

The conversation also dives into AI and the future of work, and how students can make sense of a rapidly changing landscape without losing direction.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are strictly personal and do not represent the stance of any employer.

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