Kumar Mangalam Birla, the billionaire chairman of Aditya Birla Group, steered the multinational to greater profits and global prominence while emphasising social responsibility.
Tony Fernandes, founder of AirAsia and an ACCA associate, transitioned from music to the no-frills airline industry, later venturing into F1 and The Apprentice.
David Ross, Co-founder of Carphone Warehouse and a former chartered accountant, shifted from finance to entrepreneurship, engaging in diverse pursuits like politics, culture, and sports.
Bob Parsons, the founder of GoDaddy with an accounting degree, rose in the IT industry, maintaining entrepreneurial and philanthropic interests even after stepping down as chairman.
John D. Rockefeller, an industrial magnate who began as a bookkeeper, amassed wealth in the oil industry and left a lasting philanthropic legacy by founding and funding various educational institutions.