Private equity (PE) is entering a hyper-competitive new era. While headline deal values are surging, the real story is a &quot;K-shaped&quot; recovery, with megadeals and top-tier performers leading the charge. In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton is joined by Bain’s Emilio Domingo, Chief Commercial Officer EMEA Private Equity, to break down their latest report and what it means for the European market.The headlines point to a PE recovery, but the underlying data show a market growing more selective. Emilio explains what this means for fundraising and exits, and the shift from leverage-based returns to the new era of bold value creation.Emilio also unpacks the &quot;12 is the new five&quot; EBITDA standard, the rise of continuation vehicles, and how AI is delivering real-world ROI within portfolio companies. We also provide a roadmap for executives entering the PE space, focusing on sponsor selection and the &quot;strategy on a page&quot; test.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Private equity (PE) is entering a hyper-competitive new era. While headline deal values are surging, the real story is a &amp;quot;K-shaped&amp;quot; recovery, with megadeals and top-tier performers leading the charge. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton is joined by Bain’s Emilio Domingo, Chief Commercial Officer EMEA Private Equity, to break down their latest report and what it means for the European market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The headlines point to a PE recovery, but the underlying data show a market growing more selective. Emilio explains what this means for fundraising and exits, and the shift from leverage-based returns to the new era of bold value creation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Emilio also unpacks the &amp;quot;12 is the new five&amp;quot; EBITDA standard, the rise of continuation vehicles, and how AI is delivering real-world ROI within portfolio companies. We also provide a roadmap for executives entering the PE space, focusing on sponsor selection and the &amp;quot;strategy on a page&amp;quot; test.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Private equity (PE) is entering a hyper-competitive new era. While headline deal values are surging, the real story is a "K-shaped" recovery, with megadeals and top-tier performers leading the charge.  In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton is joined by Bain’s Emilio Domingo, Chief Commercial Officer EMEA Private Equity, to break down their latest report and what it means for the European market. The headlines point to a PE recovery, but the underlying data show a market growin...

Spotlight On with Emilio Domingo, Chief Commercial Officer EMEA Private Equity at Bain & Company

In this episode of Spotlight On: Women in Leadership, we sit down with Lynda Clarke, General Manager UK at Nayax, to unpack what it really takes to lead in fintech. Lynda highlights the need for listening before fixing, using emotional intelligence to build trust, and turning imposter syndrome into practical action. From Middle East boardrooms to inclusive hiring, Lynda maps the small steps that compound into lasting change, whilst advocating for diversity and inclusion in every organisation.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Spotlight On: Women in Leadership, we sit down with Lynda Clarke, General Manager UK at Nayax, to unpack what it really takes to lead in fintech. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lynda highlights the need for listening before fixing, using emotional intelligence to build trust, and turning imposter syndrome into practical action. From Middle East boardrooms to inclusive hiring, Lynda maps the small steps that compound into lasting change, whilst advocating for diversity and inclusion in every organisation.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Spotlight On: Women in Leadership, we sit down with Lynda Clarke, General Manager UK at Nayax, to unpack what it really takes to lead in fintech.  Lynda highlights the need for listening before fixing, using emotional intelligence to build trust, and turning imposter syndrome into practical action. From Middle East boardrooms to inclusive hiring, Lynda maps the small steps that compound into lasting change, whilst advocating for diversity and inclusion in every organis...

Spotlight On: Women in Leadership with Lynda Clarke, General Manager UK at Nayax

In this episode, Nicholas Barton sits down with Roy Perticucci, former CEO of Allegro and a veteran of large-scale transformation across Europe’s leading digital and retail businesses.Here, Roy offers a practical view of what defines an effective Chief Transformation Officer today. He discusses the importance of analytical rigour, disciplined execution, and credibility with CEOs and boards, where execution remains the defining factor in successful transformation.The discussion reflects on how private equity’s focus has shifted from deal execution to operational value creation, and what this means for leaders responsible for delivering measurable change.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Nicholas Barton sits down with Roy Perticucci, former CEO of Allegro and a veteran of large-scale transformation across Europe’s leading digital and retail businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here, Roy offers a practical view of what defines an effective Chief Transformation Officer today. He discusses the importance of analytical rigour, disciplined execution, and credibility with CEOs and boards, where execution remains the defining factor in successful transformation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion reflects on how private equity’s focus has shifted from deal execution to operational value creation, and what this means for leaders responsible for delivering measurable change.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, Nicholas Barton sits down with Roy Perticucci, former CEO of Allegro and a veteran of large-scale transformation across Europe’s leading digital and retail businesses. Here, Roy offers a practical view of what defines an effective Chief Transformation Officer today. He discusses the importance of analytical rigour, disciplined execution, and credibility with CEOs and boards, where execution remains the defining factor in successful transformation. The discussion reflects on h...

Spotlight On with Roy Perticucci, NED & CEO 

In this episode of Spotlight On&apos;s Women in Leadership series, Olivia Stainton speaks with Waynn Wu, Chief Strategy Officer at Philip Morris International, about the self-awareness and discipline required to lead through change. Here, Waynn reflects on her early life, the impact of traditional expectations, and how resisting conformity shaped her ambition. She discusses a defining moment in her career that prompted her to reassess what success should look like and led to her framework of knowing yourself, being yourself, and learning to value yourself. The conversation explores how to protect balance in high-pressure roles, why compassion must be practised deliberately, and how leaders can create space for experimentation and learning. Waynn also highlights the importance of collective leadership, male allyship, and long-term relationships in supporting people through different stages of their careers.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Spotlight On&amp;apos;s Women in Leadership series, Olivia Stainton speaks with Waynn Wu, Chief Strategy Officer at Philip Morris International, about the self-awareness and discipline required to lead through change.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Here, Waynn reflects on her early life, the impact of traditional expectations, and how resisting conformity shaped her ambition. She discusses a defining moment in her career that prompted her to reassess what success should look like and led to her framework of knowing yourself, being yourself, and learning to value yourself.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The conversation explores how to protect balance in high-pressure roles, why compassion must be practised deliberately, and how leaders can create space for experimentation and learning. Waynn also highlights the importance of collective leadership, male allyship, and long-term relationships in supporting people through different stages of their careers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Spotlight On's Women in Leadership series, Olivia Stainton speaks with Waynn Wu, Chief Strategy Officer at Philip Morris International, about the self-awareness and discipline required to lead through change.  Here, Waynn reflects on her early life, the impact of traditional expectations, and how resisting conformity shaped her ambition. She discusses a defining moment in her career that prompted her to reassess what success should look like and led to her framework of know...

Spotlight On: Women in Leadership with Waynn Wu, Chief Strategy Officer at Philip Morris International - Be Bold, Be You, Be the Change

In this episode of Spotlight On&apos;s Women in Leadership series, Jane Harley sits down with Sharon Rice-Oxley, Partner and Co-Founder at Q5.Sharon discusses the growth of organisational health through leaders telling a clear story, listening deeply, and building a culture where people bring their whole selves to work. Along the way, we discuss hiring, allyship, cross-cultural leadership, and leading through a pandemic while protecting jobs and employee well-being.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Spotlight On&amp;apos;s Women in Leadership series, Jane Harley sits down with Sharon Rice-Oxley, Partner and Co-Founder at Q5.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharon discusses the growth of organisational health through leaders telling a clear story, listening deeply, and building a culture where people bring their whole selves to work. Along the way, we discuss hiring, allyship, cross-cultural leadership, and leading through a pandemic while protecting jobs and employee well-being.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Spotlight On's Women in Leadership series, Jane Harley sits down with Sharon Rice-Oxley, Partner and Co-Founder at Q5. Sharon discusses the growth of organisational health through leaders telling a clear story, listening deeply, and building a culture where people bring their whole selves to work. Along the way, we discuss hiring, allyship, cross-cultural leadership, and leading through a pandemic while protecting jobs and employee well-being. 

Spotlight On: Women in Leadership with Sharon Rice-Oxley, Partner & Co-Founder of Q5

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