Managing Director
Take responsibility for overseeing a company and leading a board of directors.
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- What's it like to be a Managing Director?
- How to become a Managing Director
- Latest Managing Director jobs
- Top skills and experience for Managing Directors
- Is Managing Director the right role for you?
- Managing Director role reviews
What's it like to be a Managing Director?
A Managing Director is a senior position in a company, with responsibility for overseeing the company’s performance. They give an organisation strategic guidance to ensure long-term goals are achieved. The Managing Director leads a board of directors, and reports in to the chairperson and shareholders.
Tasks and duties
- Giving strategic advice and reporting on progress to chairperson and board members.
- Managing assets and resources.
- Continuously monitoring budgets and ensuring that targets are met.
- Developing and managing business plans, and monitoring implementation.
- Developing company policies.
- Developing strategic plans.
- Maintaining a dialogue between shareholders and the board.
- Building and maintaining an effective management team.
- Assuming accountability to the board for all company operations.
How to become a Managing Director
While there are many pathways to becoming a Managing Director, you typically need at least one degree and many years of work experience.
- Complete a bachelor degree in business, commerce or a related field. This usually takes three years of full-time study.
- Consider advancing your business and leadership skills with a relevant postgraduate degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- You could also consider completing a director training course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). This could be as an alternative or addition to postgraduate study. AICD courses focus on the day-to-day skills required of a Managing Director and can also provide networking opportunities.
- Gain extensive work experience in roles that allow you to develop expertise in business, leadership and decision-making.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Managing Director employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Profit Oriented
Profit and Loss
Profit and Loss Management
Revenue Growth
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Leadership
Financial Performance
Leadership
Commercial Acumen
Executive Management
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Latest Managing Director reviews
Feb 2025
My experience as a Managing Director has been a dynamic and rewarding journey of strategic leadership, decision-making, and continuous problem-solving, balancing challenges with the satisfaction of driving growth, innovation, and lasting impact.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Commerce
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsBeing a CEO is both a privilege and a challenge, and what I enjoy most is the opportunity to drive meaningful impact. I take great satisfaction in setting a vision for the company and empowering teams...
The challengesWhile being a CEO is incredibly rewarding, it comes with its challenges. One of the most demanding aspects is the constant pressure of decision-making and accountability. Every choice carries weight, ...
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Jun 2025
Implement the business strategy and financial strategy of the enterprise effectively and achieve the strategic goals set by the company.
Reviewer's QualificationDoctor of Philosophy (Business)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationReal Estate & Property
The good thingsThe key elements of my role as a corporate financial controller involve proactively restructuring the company’s financial framework and corporate governance model, including reorganizing the finance a...
The challengesthe nature of work makes me sometimes overly prudent.
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