Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze

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

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.