Podcasts by Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze

Paul Stanley, CEO, Achilles - Strategic Repositioning from 2023-11-29T09:42:25

In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are talking all about strategy and how to build a winning value creation plan under PE ownership with Achilles CEO, Paul Stanley.

Paul has held...

Graham Donoghue, CEO, Sykes Holiday Cottages - Operating Models from 2023-10-17T09:21:27

This episode of the PepTalks Podcast is all about operating models and how they can be successfully implemented into a PE-backed business to drive value, culture, innovation and set you up for a...

Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory UK - PE Deals Market Update from 2023-08-21T08:44:41

For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by regular guest, Richard Madden, for an update on the state of the private equity deals market. Richard is CEO of DC Advisory UK a leadin...

David Brennan, Executive Chair, Nexus Vehicle Rental from 2023-06-29T09:22:05

For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we welcome David Brennan, Executive Chair of Nexus Vehicle Rentals for the second time to discuss his continuing journey with the business. David was CE...

Andrew Dyckhoff, Founder&CEO, Strengths Unleashed from 2023-06-13T09:40:20

For this episode of The PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Dyckhoff, Founder and CEO of Strengths Unleashed, who are experts in assessment, development and advisory, helping energise indi...

Neil Rodford, Former CEO, YMU from 2023-05-18T10:08:37

For this episode of The PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Neil Rodford, Executive Director of Voly Music and Former CEO of YMU, a market-leading talent agency.

Neil led YMU through 3 suc...

Lois Heywood, CEO, Retail&Asset Solutions from 2023-04-26T10:33:08

For this episode of The PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Lois Heywood, CEO of Retail & Asset Solutions who are at the forefront of the audit and stocktaking industry.

In 2018 Lois becam...

Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO, Iris Software Group from 2023-02-28T08:54:29

For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of Iris Software Group, who help organisations to make better business decisions by developing integrated sof...

Clare Roberts OBE, CEO, Kids Planet Day Nurseries from 2023-01-24T08:53:20

For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Clare Roberts OBE, Founder and CEO of Kids Planet Day Nurseries, an award-winning group of 137 nurseries across the UK. Clare founded t...

Simon Hemsley, Partner, Armstrong from 2022-12-23T10:04:03

How can Commercial Due Diligence be used to make your business more attractive to prospective buyers in an extremely competitive deals market in 2023? To discuss this, we are joined by Simon Hem...

Special Episode: The Fallout of Truss’ Resignation. from 2022-10-21T16:12:04

In this special edition of the Private Equity Power Talks Podcast we are joined by David Laws, former Education Minister & Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Robin Grainger, Exec Chair and Foun...

Chris Merry, CEO, Stonehage Fleming from 2022-09-05T14:27:53

In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast we are joined by Chris Merry, CEO of Stonehage Fleming, an independent advisor to some of the world’s leading family and wealth creators. Prior to this Ch...

Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory UK from 2022-08-02T17:39:51

In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast we are joined by Richard Madden, CEO of leading international investment bank and PepTalks Advisory Partner, DC Advisory UK. DC provide buy and sell-side ...

Andrew Howe, Executive Chair, Largo Leisure from 2022-06-29T14:37:49

In this episode of the Private Equity Power Talks Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Howe, Founder and former CEO or Bridge Leisure. We discuss Andrews Exit journey with Bridge, including taking a...

Andrea Pattico, Chief People Officer, MVF from 2022-05-17T10:06:56

For this episode of the Private Equity Power Talks Podcast, we are joined by Chief People Officer at MVF, Andrea Pattico. Over the past 6 years Andrea has been responsible for creating and imple...

Adrian Gardner, COO, Stonehage Fleming from 2022-04-06T12:08:37

For this episode of the Private Equity Power Talks Podcast, we are joined by Adrian Gardner to discuss the role of CFO under PE ownership. Adrian is currently COO at Stonehage Fleming and has he...

International Women’s Day - Dr Gabrielle Silver, Former CEO, CHS Healthcare from 2022-03-08T14:52:56

In this special edition of the Private Equity Power Talks Podcast we are reflect on an episode we recorded last year with Former CHS Healthcare CEO, Dr Gaby Silver. During this podcast we asked ...

Rob Boland, COO, Reward Gateway from 2022-03-02T10:18:54

For this episode of the Private Equity Power Talks Podcast, we are joined by Reward Gateway COO, Rob Boland. Rob explains how he laid the operational foundations that allowed Reward Gateway to g...

Mike Jones, CIO, loveholidays: Private Equity Power Talks: from 2022-01-11T09:43:15

For our first episode of 2022 we are joined by loveholidays CIO, Mike Jones. This is the first in a series of episodes where we dive into the world of a PE executive outside of the CEO role. Mik...

Mike Jones, CIO, loveholidays: Private Equity Power Talks: from 2022-01-11T03:43:15

For our first episode of 2022 we are joined by loveholidays CIO, Mike Jones. This is the first in a series of episodes where we dive into the world of a PE executive outside of the CEO role. Mik...

Don Henshall, Chairman, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-12-14T17:14:52

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Don Henshall, Former CEO of Farrow & Ball and Chair at Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, an award-winning UK market leader ...

Don Henshall, Chairman, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-12-14T11:14:52

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Don Henshall, Former CEO of Farrow & Ball and Chair at Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, an award-winning UK market leader ...

Andrew Hodgson, Executive Chairman, Recycling Lives Ltd: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-10-27T10:21:19

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Andrew Hodgson, Former CEO of SMD and Exec Chairman of Recycling Lives, an award-winning recycling and waste management...

Andrew Hodgson, Executive Chairman, Recycling Lives Ltd: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-10-27T03:21:19

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Andrew Hodgson, Former CEO of SMD and Exec Chairman of Recycling Lives, an award-winning recycling and waste management...

Tim Ham, CEO, Pearson Ham: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-09-21T11:42:14

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Tim Ham, CEO of Pearson Ham. Pearson Ham work collaboratively with PE backed businesses to help them create value...

Tim Ham, CEO, Pearson Ham: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-09-21T04:42:14

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Tim Ham, CEO of Pearson Ham. Pearson Ham work collaboratively with PE backed businesses to help them create value...

The Power of Language: Private Equity Power Talks Bite-sized from 2021-08-18T10:50:23

In this special bite-sized episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we revisit our interview with Ellie Romer-Lee, former Strategic People Manager and Chief of Staff at Onfido. In...

The Power of Language: Private Equity Power Talks Bite-sized from 2021-08-18T03:50:23

In this special bite-sized episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we revisit our interview with Ellie Romer-Lee, former Strategic People Manager and Chief of Staff at Onfido. In...

Dr Gabrielle Silver, Former CEO, CHS Healthcare: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-07-21T11:07:59

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Dr Gabrielle Silver, Former CEO of CHS Healthcare who partner with the NHS to deliver vital care to patients from the p...

Dr Gabrielle Silver, Former CEO, CHS Healthcare: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-07-21T04:07:59

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Dr Gabrielle Silver, Former CEO of CHS Healthcare who partner with the NHS to deliver vital care to patients from the p...

Susie Hillier, Partner&Head of Wealth Planning, Stonehage Fleming: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-06-21T10:11:26

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Susie Hillier, Partner & Head of Wealth Planning at Stonehage Fleming. Stonehage is an independent adviser to the...

Susie Hillier, Partner & Head of Wealth Planning, Stonehage Fleming: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-06-21T03:11:26

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Susie Hillier, Partner & Head of Wealth Planning at Stonehage Fleming. Stonehage is an independent adviser to the...

Justin Stead, CEO, Radley Handbags&Accessories: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-06-02T17:47:16

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Justin Stead, CEO of Radley and Founder of the Aurelius Foundation. Justin describes his adoption of stoicism and...

Justin Stead, CEO, Radley Handbags&Accessories: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-06-02T10:47:16

In this episode of Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we are joined by Justin Stead, CEO of Radley and Founder of the Aurelius Foundation. Justin describes his adoption of stoicism and...

Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory - Part 2: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-05-18T10:56:49

In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we have our first returning guest to the Podcast, as we once again talk to Richard Madden, CEO of DC Advisory. For this discussion ou...

Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory - Part 2: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-05-18T03:56:49

In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we have our first returning guest to the Podcast, as we once again talk to Richard Madden, CEO of DC Advisory. For this discussion ou...

Ellie Romer-Lee, former Strategic People Manager, Onfido: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-04-19T15:52:06

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 1...

Ellie Romer-Lee, former Strategic People Manager, Onfido: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-04-19T08:52:06

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 1...

Private Equity Power Talks: Season 2 Announcement from 2021-04-15T15:32:19

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 perspec...

Keryn James, Former CEO, ERM: Private Equity Power Talks from 2021-01-28T10:48:12

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...

Keryn James, CEO, ERM: Private Equity Power Talks: from 2021-01-28T04:48:12

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...

Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-12-28T09:22:13

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...

Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-12-28T03:22:13

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...

Chris Matthews, CEO, Buzz Bingo: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-12-01T10:05:59

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 ...

Mark Farrer-Brown, Coach&Mentor, Fit To Lead: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-10-19T11:30:39

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...

Mark Farrer-Brown, Coach & Mentor, Fit To Lead: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-10-19T04:30:39

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...

Chris Merry, CEO, Stonehage Fleming: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-09-09T11:08:24

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 se...

Chris Merry, CEO, Stonehage Fleming: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-09-09T04:08:24

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 se...

Paul Stanley, CEO, CNG: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-08-05T10:43:14

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 s...

Paul Stanley, CEO, CNG: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-08-05T03:43:14

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 s...

Graham Donoghue, CEO, Sykes Cottages: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-07-01T14:19:08

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 ex...

Graham Donoghue, CEO, Sykes Cottages: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-07-01T07:19:08

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 ex...

Neil Thackray, Founder and Former CEO, AgriBriefing: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-06-03T18:12:26

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 successfull...

Neil Thackray, Founder and Former CEO, AgriBriefing: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-06-03T11:12:26

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 successfull...

Bob Ellis, Turnaround Expert and PE Chairman: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-05-07T12:44:26

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...

Bob Ellis, Turnaround Expert and PE Chairman: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-05-07T05:44:26

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...

Steve Groves, Chairman, Key Group: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-03-09T11:00:31

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 ...

Steve Groves, Chairman, Key Group: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-03-09T05:00:31

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 ...

Lars Pedersen, CEO, Questionmark: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-02-10T16:43:51

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 ho...

Lars Pedersen, CEO, Questionmark: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-02-10T10:43:51

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 ho...

Mark Fowle, Former CEO and Co-Founder, Attenda: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-01-20T10:04:54

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 ...

Mark Fowle, Former CEO and Co-Founder, Attenda: Private Equity Power Talks from 2020-01-20T04:04:54

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 ...

Ian Filby, Former CEO, DFS: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-12-19T17:18:12

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 ...

Ian Filby, Former CEO, DFS: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-12-19T11:18:12

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 ...

Richard Cotter, Former CEO, Snow + Rock: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-12-03T09:16

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...

Richard Cotter, Former CEO, Snow + Rock: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-12-03T03:16

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...

Peter Liney, CEO, Great Rail Journey’s: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-10-02T10:04:03

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 inve...

Peter Liney, CEO, Great Rail Journey’s: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-10-02T03:04:03

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 inve...

Brian Stringer, Former CEO, Survitec: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-09-04T11:15:33

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 impo...

Brian Stringer, Former CEO, Survitec: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-09-04T04:15:33

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 impo...

Chris Paton, Former Royal Marine and Quirk Solutions CEO: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-07-31T11:46:28

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 Q...

Chris Paton, Former Royal Marine and Quirk Solutions CEO: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-07-31T04:46:28

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 Q...

Jim Graham, Private Equity Chairman, advisor and investor: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-07-03T11:44:33

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 uniqu...

Jim Graham, Private Equity Chairman, advisor and investor: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-07-03T04:44:33

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 uniqu...

Humphrey Cobbold, CEO, Pure Gym: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-06-10T11:56:59

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 ...

Humphrey Cobbold, CEO, Pure Gym: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-06-10T04:56:59

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 ...

Steve Byrne, CEO, Travel Counsellors: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-03-25T14:15:01

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 ba...

Steve Byrne, CEO, Travel Counsellors: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-03-25T08:15:01

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 ba...

David Brennan, CEO, Nexus Vehicle Rental: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-01-25T17:06:19

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 takin...

David Brennan, CEO, Nexus Vehicle Rental: Private Equity Power Talks from 2019-01-25T11:06:19

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 takin...