Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze
Episodes
Mark Banfield, Chief Revenue Officer, TeamViewer - From Sales Strategy to Sales Execution
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Banfield returns to the PepTalks Podcast for part two of our deep dive into building and scaling a high-performing sales function under PE owners...
Resilience, Recovery and High Performance under Pressure – Matt Symons, Founding Partner at Malvern Street
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we explore what PE-backed executives can learn from elite athletes about resilience, recovery and sustainable...
The 8 Steps to AI Adoption – Graham Donoghue, CEO, Forge Holiday Group
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode, recorded live with 250 PE-backed CEOs at the PepTalks Conference, features Graham Donoghue’s 8 steps that have helped Forge be...
Greg Nieuwenhuys, Senior Partner, Generative AI Strategy
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the PepTalks Podcast focuses on how PE-backed leaders can implement quick and sustainable change using Generative AI. We are joined by...
Mark Banfield, Chief Revenue Officer, TeamViewer
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the PepTalks Podcast is all about building an effective sales function and driving organic growth under PE ownership. We are joined by...
Andy Doyle, Chief People Officer, Kantar
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this episode of the PepTalks Podcast is experienced Chief People Officer, Andy Doyle. Andy is CPO at Kantar, the world’s leading market...
Pippa Begg, Founder & CEO, Board Intelligence
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Pippa Begg, Founder and CEO of Board Intelligence, Europe’s largest board technology and a...
Predictions for the PE Deals Market - Tim Morris, UK CEO, DC Advisory
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this annual PepTalks Podcast episode with DC Advisory, we’re joined by Tim Morris, UK CEO, to explore the current state and future outlook of the...
Simon Crowe, Former CFO of ERM and Wood Mackenzie
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PepTalks podcast, we speak with Simon Crowe, a seasoned CFO with deep experience navigating private equity-backed businesses th...
Emma Lancaster, CEO, AAB
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we’re joined by Emma Lancaster, CEO of AAB, who brings a rare dual perspective as both a former CFO and now...
Jon Andrew & Matt Lyons - The Changing PE Landscape
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the PepTalks Podcast explores how Private Equity ownership has evolved and what that means for CEOs and C-suite leaders today. Our gue...
David Kassler, Group CEO, Framestore and Company 3
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Group CEO of Framestore and Company 3, David kassler… David is an expert in taking on cha...
The Private Equity Deals Market - Richard Madden, European Exec Chair, DC Advisory
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our annual Podcast episode with Richard Madden, European Executive Chairman of DC Advisory to discuss the state of the Private Equity deals mar...
Donat RĂ©tif, CEO, loveholidays
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by loveholidays CEO, Donat Rétif… Donat is a highly experienced PE-backed CEO specialising ...
Matt Parker, CEO, Babble – Effective M&A: The Acquisition Process
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the PepTalks podcast is all about running an effective M&A process under PE ownership. We are joined by Babble CEO and M&A exp...
Craig Smith, Group CEO, EMED Group
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by experienced Healthcare CEO, Craig Smith… Craig joined healthcare and specialist transport ...
Tim Ham, CEO, Pearson Ham - The Six Key Steps to Pricing Implementation
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are thrilled to have Tim Ham, CEO of Pearson Ham and distinguished pricing expert, as our special guest. W...
David Bowes, Chief People Officer, Xalient
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by culture, talent and HR expert David Bowes… David is a highly successful and high-growth C...
Paul Stanley, CEO, Achilles - Strategic Repositioning
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Achi...
Graham Donoghue, CEO, Sykes Holiday Cottages - Operating Models
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 val...
Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory UK - PE Deals Market Update
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 marke...
David Brennan, Executive Chair, Nexus Vehicle Rental
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the PepTalks Podcast, we welcome David Brennan, Executive Chair of Nexus Vehicle Rentals for the second time to discuss his contin...
Andrew Dyckhoff, Founder & CEO, Strengths Unleashed
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of The PepTalks Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Dyckhoff, Founder and CEO of Strengths Unleashed, who are experts in assessment, dev...
Neil Rodford, Former CEO, YMU
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tale...
Lois Heywood, CEO, Retail & Asset Solutions
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sto...
Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO, Iris Software Group
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bus...
Clare Roberts OBE, CEO, Kids Planet Day Nurseries
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Simon Hemley, Partner, Armstrong
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can Commercial Due Diligence be used to make your business more attractive to prospective buyers in an extremely competitive deals market in 2023?...
Special Episode: The Fallout of Truss’ Resignation.
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Private Equity Power Talks Podcast we are joined by David Laws, former Education Minister & Chief Secretary to the Trea...
Chris Merry, CEO, Stonehage Fleming
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 leadin...
Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory UK
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PepTalks Podcast we are joined by Richard Madden, CEO of leading international investment bank and PepTalks Advisory Partner, D...
Andrew Howe, Executive Chair, Largo Leisure
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Andrea Pattico, Chief People Officer, MVF
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Adrian Gardner, COO, Stonehage Fleming
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
International Women’s Day - Dr Gabrielle Silver, Former CEO, CHS Healthcare
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, D...
Rob Boland, COO, Reward Gateway
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Mike Jones, CIO, loveholidays: Private Equity Power Talks:
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Don Henshall, Chairman, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care: Private Equity Power Talks
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dogg...
Andrew Hodgson, Executive Chairman, Recycling Lives Ltd: Private Equity Power Talks
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tim Ham, CEO, Pearson Ham: Private Equity Power Talks
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Power of Language: Private Equity Power Talks Bite-sized
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Peo...
Dr Gabrielle Silver, Former CEO, CHS Healthcare: Private Equity Power Talks
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Susie Hillier, Partner & Head of Wealth Planning, Stonehage Fleming: Private Equity Power Talks
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Justin Stead, CEO, Radley Handbags & Accessories: Private Equity Power Talks
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. J...
Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory - Part 2: Private Equity Power Talks
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ellie Romer-Lee, former Strategic People Manager, Onfido: Private Equity Power Talks
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Onfi...
Private Equity Power Talks: Season 2 Announcement
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Keryn James, Former CEO, ERM: Private Equity Power Talks
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Private Equity Power Talks: Map of the Maze, we talk to Keryn James, CEO of ERM: Environmental Resources Management. Keryn discusses t...
Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory: Private Equity Power Talks
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chris Matthews, CEO, Buzz Bingo: Private Equity Power Talks
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mark Farrer-Brown, Coach & Mentor, Fit To Lead: Private Equity Power Talks
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 expe...
Chris Merry, CEO, Stonehage Fleming: Private Equity Power Talks
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Paul Stanley, CEO, CNG: Private Equity Power Talks
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, alon...
Graham Donoghue, CEO, Sykes Cottages: Private Equity Power Talks
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Neil Thackray, Founder and Former CEO, AgriBriefing: Private Equity Power Talks
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ident...
Bob Ellis, Turnaround Expert and PE Chairman: Private Equity Power Talks
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Steve Groves, Chairman, Key Group: Private Equity Power Talks
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lars Pedersen, CEO, Questionmark: Private Equity Power Talks
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mark Fowle, Former CEO and Co-Founder, Attenda: Private Equity Power Talks
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 sca...
Ian Filby, Former CEO, DFS: Private Equity Power Talks
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Richard Cotter, Former CEO, Snow + Rock: Private Equity Power Talks
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, tran...
Peter Liney, CEO, Great Rail Journey’s: Private Equity Power Talks
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brian Stringer, Former CEO, Survitec: Private Equity Power Talks
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chris Paton, Former Royal Marine and Quirk Solutions CEO: Private Equity Power Talks
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jim Graham, Private Equity Chairman, advisor and investor: Private Equity Power Talks
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO, Pure Gym: Private Equity Power Talks
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Steve Byrne, CEO, Travel Counsellors: Private Equity Power Talks
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 entre...
David Brennan, CEO, Nexus Vehicle Rental: Private Equity Power Talks
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 equit...