Episodes
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Ellie Romer-Lee, former Strategic People Manager and Chief of Staff at Onfido. Ellie joined Onfido as employee number 12 in 2014 and ran the people team through to 2020, when the business had a headcount of more than 400. Ellie explains how she developed talent and culture at Onfido by promoting diversity of thought, open discussion and innovation within the business.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Private Equity Power Talks: Season 2 Announcement
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
After a short break in production to record some new content, The Private Equity Power Talks Podcast will be returning for season 2!
This season we will be bringing you some fresh perspectives as we look to diversify the podcast, both in terms of guests and subject matter areas. We will also continue to interview some of the UKs most successful PE backed CEOs.
The first episode will be released next week so be sure to subscribe and stay notified.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Keryn James, Former CEO, ERM: Private Equity Power Talks
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Keryn James, CEO of ERM: Environmental Resources Management. Keryn discusses the future of sustainability and ESG, showing how it will shape planning, value creation and culture within your business. Keryn also highlights how environmental and social resilience is viewed by Private Equity and the likely impact it will have on their existing and potential portfolio companies.
Useful Links from ERM:
Delivering your Company's Net Zero Ambition
Building Business Resilience for the Decade of Action
Private Equity firms that are ‘ESG strong’ are likely to be winners
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory: Private Equity Power Talks
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Richard Madden, CEO of DC Advisory. Richard draws in his industry expertise to discuss the PE market conditions and trends from the past year and how they have been effected by the Covid Crisis. Richard also gives his predictions for the future focusing on M&A, the role of debt in future investments and the impact of changes to Capital Gains Tax.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Chris Matthews, CEO, Buzz Bingo: Private Equity Power Talks
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Chris Matthews, CEO of Buzz Bingo. Chris discusses his experience of joining a business as CEO mid investment and what it takes to reinvigorate growth and culture through times of adversity, with a key focus on financial and operational turnaround.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Mark Farrer-Brown, Coach & Mentor, Fit To Lead: Private Equity Power Talks
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Mark Farrer-Brown, initially a private equity investor, Mark now uses his expertise as a Coach & Mentor at Fit To Lead. We discuss Mark’s journey and what led him into coaching, what the coaching process looks like and how it can be implemented to help business leaders preform at their peak.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Chris Merry, CEO, Stonehage Fleming: Private Equity Power Talks
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Chris Merry, CEO of Stonehage Fleming. Chris discuses what he learnt from his time as Ipes CEO, who provide back office services to PE houses and their funds. We also talk about how to successfully run a trade sale and managing your employees understanding of the private equity process.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Paul Stanley, CEO, CNG: Private Equity Power Talks
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Paul Stanley, CEO of CNG. Paul talks about replacing CEOs mid investment, along with the circumstances that led to these situations. He also advises on how to respond to changes in your industry, technological advancement and merging businesses of varying operational standards and cultures.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Graham Donoghue, CEO, Sykes Cottages: Private Equity Power Talks
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Graham Donoghue, CEO of Sykes Cottages. We discuss how to write an investment memorandum that sets you up for a stellar exit, running an M&A process and managing a company wide incentive scheme.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Neil Thackray, Founder and Former CEO, AgriBriefing: Private Equity Power Talks
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Neil Thackray, founder and former CEO of AgriBriefing. We discuss how to identify good quality M&A targets and successfully integrate them into your businesses as well as how to adjust your pricing strategy.