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Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, is a podcast all about Private Equity leadership. In each episode we will explore a theme related specifically to Private Equity backed and entrepreneurial companies, with a PE backed CEO or subject matter expert.
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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
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
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.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
In this special edition of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Bob Ellis, one of the county’s leading turnaround professionals, about the effect of Covid-19 and how to bounce back from adversity. We discuss cash management best practice, how to maximise government lending support, working with your PE partner and preparing your business for a fast restart.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Steve Groves, Chairman of Key Group. We discuss the changes that come with rapid growth both for your business and you personally as a leader. We also explore the intricacies of the IPO book building process.
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Lars Pedersen, CEO of Questionmark. We discuss the difference between being a PE backed CEO in the UK and US, if and how you should internationalise and how to lead your team through an exit.
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Mark Fowle, former CEO and Co-Founder of technology and services provider Attenda. We discuss how to scale technology businesses and the importance of leading with a purpose led ethos. Mark is currently Chairman at CTS and Datum Datacentres.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Ian Filby, Former CEO of DFS. We discuss what is required in the preparation, execution and aftermath of a successful IPO and how to find the right successor when you leave a business.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Richard Cotter, Former CEO of Snow + Rock. Richard has built a reputation for the rapid turnaround, transformation and growth of consumer businesses. We discuss some of the insights from Richard's book, "The Zebra Reality" such as fixing misalignment within your business, making the correct strategic choices and how to build a high performance team and culture.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Peter Liney, CEO of Great Rail Journey’s. We discuss the best approach to US expansion, the importance of operating with transparency with your investors and the positive influence of a good Chair.