Most economists are predicting higher volumes for M&A over the next 12 months, albeit coming off a low base. In this article, Criticaleye’s Jacob Ambrose Willson hears from Matthew Parker, CEO of the highly acquisitive Babble, about the value of cultural integration in M&A.
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Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson talks to members of Criticaleye’s global Community who have taken on the CEO role for the first time and made a success of it, despite facing a unique array of challenges.
Featuring commentary from:
Featuring commentary from:
Jon Jayal, CEO, Nexteq
Mark Scanlon, Advisory Board Member, Dittolo and former CEO, Tenet Group
Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye
Brittany Harris, co-founder and CEO, Qflow
With the environmental imperative at the forefront of all our minds, there has never been more pressure for organisations to deliver a robust sustainability strategy and implement meaningful change. Leaders at the CEO Retreat highlighted key factors to consider in progressing planetary commitments.
Featuring commentary from:
Featuring commentary from:
Rachel Barton, Senior Managing Director and Strategy Lead for Europe Accenture
Matthew Blagg, CEO Criticaleye
Bhavesh Mistry, Chief Financial Officer British Land Company
Fiona Ross, Chair Córas Iompair Éireann
For several years, private equity ownership has appeared to be one of the most effective pathways to accelerated growth. This article by Criticaleye’s Jacob Ambrose Willson explores how the high interest rate environment is impacting PE-backed businesses gearing towards an exit.
Featuring commentary from:
Alastair Mills, Managing Director & Head of European Business Services, H.I.G. Capital
Nick Burns, CEO, Reward Gateway
Paul Lester, Chair, Essentra plc
Members of Criticaleye’s global Community assess what lies ahead for companies and consumers after a rocky ride in the first six months of 2023, which was marked by central banks continuing to raise interest rates to quell inflation. Other macro challenges range from geopolitical tensions to climate change and AI.
Featuring commentary from:
Peter Arnold, Partner, UK Chief Economist, EY
Steven Cooper, CEO, Aldermore Group
Venkataramanan Anantharaman, Non-executive Chair, Ecom Express and Board Mentor, Criticaleye
Mary Jo Jacobi, NED, Savannah Resources and Board Mentor, Criticaleye
Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye
Sally Bridgeland, Chair, Impax Asset Management and Board Mentor, Criticaleye
Alastair Mills, Managing Director & Head of European Business Services, H.I.G. Capital