Episodes
Thursday May 07, 2020
Bob Ellis, Turnaround Expert and PE Chairman: Private Equity Power Talks
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
Steve Groves, Chairman, Key Group: Private Equity Power Talks
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
Lars Pedersen, CEO, Questionmark: Private Equity Power Talks
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
Mark Fowle, Former CEO and Co-Founder, Attenda: Private Equity Power Talks
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
Ian Filby, Former CEO, DFS: Private Equity Power Talks
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
Richard Cotter, Former CEO, Snow + Rock: Private Equity Power Talks
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
Peter Liney, CEO, Great Rail Journey’s: Private Equity Power Talks
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.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Brian Stringer, Former CEO, Survitec: Private Equity Power Talks
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Brian Stringer who was CEO of Survitec about his experience of taking the business through multiple private equity transactions. We discuss the importance of timing, understanding your future PE buyers, the critical role of advisors and the importance of maintaining business performance through the sale process.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Chris Paton, Former Royal Marine and Quirk Solutions CEO: Private Equity Power Talks
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
In this special edition of Map of the Maze we talk to industry expert Chris Paton who, after having a decorated career as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines, went on to found and manage Quirk Solutions, a management consultancy specialising in business resilience and execution success. Chris bridges the gap between military and commercial life and talks to us about leading with vulnerability, stress testing the strategic planning process and closed-loop communication.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Jim Graham, Private Equity Chairman, advisor and investor: Private Equity Power Talks
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Jim Graham who has sat on both sides of the private equity fence as an Investor / Portfolio Director and as Executive Director. Jim gives us a unique perspective on the mechanics of raising and deploying a private equity fund as well as how the teams within the funds are incentivised.