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239. PE Backed: The CFO’s Balancing Act Between Growth and Governance with Ian Pugh
Manage episode 499707270 series 3457329
In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro continues the Private Equity series with Ian Pugh, CFO at Precise TV. Ian shares his journey into private equity and reveals the realities of leading finance in a fast-paced, investor-backed business.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The importance of trust with investors — and how to manage bad news or crises effectively
- Lessons from handling a serious fraud incident and protecting stakeholder relationships
- How to make board packs engaging, concise, and valuable for both investors and non-execs
- Strategies for managing investor reporting demands alongside running the business
- Advice for CFOs entering PE-backed roles, including first 100-day priorities and long-term success factors
Links mentioned:
- Ian's Linkedin
- Learn more about Precise TV
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
Chapters
1. Introduction to CFO 4.0 Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Private Equity CFO Role Explained (00:02:39)
3. Managing Challenges and Building Trust (00:07:42)
4. Board Pack Strategy and Communication (00:14:30)
5. Managing the Founder-Investor Relationship (00:28:57)
6. First 100 Days in a PE-Backed Role (00:42:47)
7. The Reality of PE: Hard Work and Rewards (00:49:17)
8. Closing Thoughts and Precise TV Overview (00:52:51)
242 episodes
Manage episode 499707270 series 3457329
In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro continues the Private Equity series with Ian Pugh, CFO at Precise TV. Ian shares his journey into private equity and reveals the realities of leading finance in a fast-paced, investor-backed business.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The importance of trust with investors — and how to manage bad news or crises effectively
- Lessons from handling a serious fraud incident and protecting stakeholder relationships
- How to make board packs engaging, concise, and valuable for both investors and non-execs
- Strategies for managing investor reporting demands alongside running the business
- Advice for CFOs entering PE-backed roles, including first 100-day priorities and long-term success factors
Links mentioned:
- Ian's Linkedin
- Learn more about Precise TV
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
Chapters
1. Introduction to CFO 4.0 Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Private Equity CFO Role Explained (00:02:39)
3. Managing Challenges and Building Trust (00:07:42)
4. Board Pack Strategy and Communication (00:14:30)
5. Managing the Founder-Investor Relationship (00:28:57)
6. First 100 Days in a PE-Backed Role (00:42:47)
7. The Reality of PE: Hard Work and Rewards (00:49:17)
8. Closing Thoughts and Precise TV Overview (00:52:51)
242 episodes
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