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Simon Rouse - CEO of Impact Futures

14 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Joshua O'Connor chats with Simon Rouse, the CEO of Impact Futures, a leading education company recently acquired by private equity firm August Equity. In this episode, Simon candidly shares his unique career trajectory, from his beginnings as a Barclays graduate to his decision to transition from banking into businesses providing services with a social value. What You'll LearnCareer Pivots and Purpose: Discover what motivated Simon to shift his focus from a successful 17-year banking career to leadership roles with a strong social impact.The Private Equity Journey: Get an inside look at what it takes to prepare a business for acquisition and the challenges of managing a team through a high-stakes sales process.Leadership and Resilience: Hear Simon's insights on effective leadership, the importance of building trust, and how he navigated crises like a critical Ofsted inspection during the sale of his company.The Human Element of Business: Learn why Simon believes that in a world obsessed with technology and AI, a leader's focus should always remain on their people.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in business leadership, career development, and the intricate world of private equity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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