In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill welcomes Pierre Arman, a Partner – Global Tax SaaS Go-to-market Leader at EY, based in Dubai. Pierre dives deep into his role at EY, discussing the intricacies of tax technology, particularly in the realm of VAT and GST automation. As the conversation progresses, Pierre shares his insights on leadership, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges and rewards that come with leading a team. With a passion for practical solutions through technology, Pierre emphasizes the significance of being proactive, taking risks, and the profound satisfaction of seeing team members succeed.
“Leadership is not a rank. It’s not linked to a title. It’s an attitude.”
–Pierre Arman–
- Leadership is an Attitude – Leadership isn’t about titles but is fundamentally an attitude. True leaders fill gaps, take initiative, and are proactive.
- Value of Authenticity – Being genuine and consistent in leadership builds trust. Leaders should be ready to give credit and take blame.
- Nurturing a Team’s Growth – Despite challenges, the satisfaction of seeing team members succeed is unmatched. Most will reciprocate trust and guidance tenfold.
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
Introducing the guest Tamás Petrovics
The journey to becoming a tech leader
What is the problem that XUND is solving?
How Tamás roles as a leader
As a leader, what keeps Tamás up at night?
How to create the best performing teams
Engineering challenges
Book recommendations by Tamás
Tamás’ wish to the tech genie
Tamás’ key takeaways for aspiring tech leaders
TC’s key takeaways from the podcast
