What can we expect from the private equity market throughout 2023?
Reading Time: 6 minutes The private equity landscape has fluctuated significantly over the last two years. Following the record investment of 2021, 2022 began strongly but finished the year in a much quieter state. […]
The importance of the Chief People Officer for a successful PE exit
Reading Time: 5 minutes The after-effects of the Covid-19 emergency continue to reverberate around the Private Equity landscape. Katrina Stewart, a partner in our Human Resources executive search team, meets Shelly Voecks, the Chief […]
Addressing ESG in Private Equity: more than just a tick box exercise
Reading Time: 7 minutes Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations and agendas are increasingly influential in the operation of commercial organisations. What are the implications for Private Equity practices, and how are ESG strategies […]
The challenges of decarbonisation for SME & small-cap business leaders
Reading Time: 7 minutes For SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and small-cap businesses, decarbonisation can be a significant challenge, as they may have limited resources and expertise to implement sustainable practices. However, there are […]
CFO Stories: In Conversation with Sarah Sergeant, Stepping up to CFO
Reading Time: 5 minutes Sarah Sergeant has been CFO of Watkins Jones, a developer and builder of residential for rent across the UK and Ireland, since October 2021. Originally founded in 1791 Watkins Jones […]
The shifting M&A landscape: What does this mean for organisations looking to unlock value post-deal?
Reading Time: 6 minutes The hiatus on mega M&A marks a sea change. Traditional integration skills are less relevant – step forward the new hybrid commercial/ integration interim. The M&A deal flow has shifted […]
It’s been a record year for Private Equity, but what happens next?
Reading Time: 7 minutes In private equity, 2021 has been a year of extraordinary investment. It looks certain that this will be a record trillion-dollar investment year. Marcus Shah, Partner in the Private Equity […]
“It’s not for the faint-hearted”: Advice for transformation and turnaround specialists in PE-backed procurement and supply chain
Reading Time: 5 minutes Leaders in procurement, supply chain, and business more broadly, are facing a host of challenges. They include inflation, recession, insolvencies, geo-political issues, cyber-crime, and the risks posed by China’s continuing […]
Lessons in Leadership: Alastair Marsh Interview Part 1
Reading Time: 4 minutes Alastair Marsh is CEO of Lloyd’s Register – a world leader in professional services for clients in technology and energy. Lloyd’s Register, also known as LR, started out in 1760 […]
Transformation delivered: stories from the front line – Episode 1
Reading Time: < 1 minutes In this series, we dive deep into the world of business transformation and change, exploring the challenges and triumphs of real people who have worked on the front line of […]