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 advisory firm.
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Pippa and her team have helped hundreds of boards become more effective through AI-enabled board software, a capability now central to their investment thesis with PE House K1 who acquired the business in August last year.
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Pippa shares practical insights on building a board that has the time and focus to address the issues that truly matter, as well as how to embed AI into your business in ways that drive clarity, performance, and value.
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Predictions for the PE Deals Market - Tim Morris, UK CEO, DC Advisory
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 private equity deals market.
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Tim reflects on deal activity over the past year and shares his predictions for the next 6–12 months, providing a practical lens on what this means for PE-backed CEOs and management teams.
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We discuss:
What will spark the market back into life
How to position your business to attract buyers and run a successful process
The role of AI in shaping investor interest and valuations
How to get the most out of your advisors at every stage of the deal
Essential insight for PE-backed management teams navigating a challenging and uncertain market.
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Simon Crowe, Former CFO of ERM and Wood Mackenzie
In this episode of the PepTalks podcast, we speak with Simon Crowe, a seasoned CFO with deep experience navigating private equity-backed businesses through growth and exit. Simon served as CFO at energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie and ERM, the world’s largest sustainability consultancy, where he led the company through its fifth PE transaction, valuing the business at $2.85bn.
We dive into the fundamentals of a PE-backed finance function, including how to build a growth-oriented and finance-led business, craft board packs that support strategic decision-making, manage leverage and debt relationships effectively and cultivate a high-impact CFO–CEO partnership.
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Emma Lancaster, CEO, AAB
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 a successful CEO under private equity ownership.
Emma shares how she navigated the transition from CFO to CEO, and what she’s learned about building a high-performing partnership between these two critical roles. Emma also talks us through the M&A strategy that has driven significant growth at AAB.
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Jon Andrew & Matt Lyons - The Changing PE Landscape
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 guests are Jon Andrew and Matt Lyons, two highly experienced former Private Equity professionals who now work closely with CEOs and leadership teams through PepTalks training programmes.
They share practical insights on:
What PE firms are really looking for in today’s market
How to build trust and engagement with investors
And what it takes to create a high-impact value creation plan
Whether you’re new to PE or planning your next phase of growth, this is a must-listen.
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