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...

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 t...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 vulnerabilit...

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.

In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym who has spent time on all sides of Private Equity as a deal consultant, a seller and a CEO. We discuss Humphrey’s ‘PE CEO Toolkit’ and what it takes to be a good leader, manage investor relationships and sell your business.

In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors. Our topics of discussion include how to transition from an entrepreneurial, founder led business into one backed by PE, building and maintaining employee and customer relationships and the ever-changing tech landscape and potential impact of Artificial Intelligence.

In this episode of Map of the Maze we talk to David Brennan, CEO of Nexus Vehicle Management about his experience of delivering multiple private equity exits. The preparation needed before taking the business to market, driving pace and efficiency once the process has started, the due diligence you should undertake on your new owners and how to deliver some quick wins for your new investor.