CEO: Behind the Scenes

Private equity can accelerate growth, but the real work begins once the model changes.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Michelle Thompson, CEO of Cherry Bekaert Advisory, shares how the firm approached private equity as a way to speed up modernization and rethink a traditional accounting firm model built over nearly 80 years.Thompson explains why capital alone does not create value, and how culture, structure and integration shape whether acquisitions become part of a firm’s long-term growth story.She also reveals the wider changes reshaping accounting, including AI, technology and finance modernization. This is a conversation not to be missed. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Michelle Thompson and Cherry Bekaert Advisory: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellethompson-513a419/ Website: https://www.cbh.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strategy is easy to present. Execution is where most wealth plans fall apart.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kunal Varma, Chairman and CEO of InvestGate Private Wealth, explains why rising global wealth has widened the gap between advice on paper and outcomes in reality. Drawing on 25 years of experience across multiple markets, Varma shares how listening, disciplined risk management and a clear moral compass shape his leadership approach. He argues that clients do not fear volatility – they fear poor timing and bad surprises.Watch the full episode to see how a sharper focus on execution is redefining modern wealth management. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Kunal Varma and InvestGate Private Wealth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunal-varma-0022ba39/ Website: www.investgate.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world built for speed, real connection is becoming the differentiator.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Eugenia Lista-Zaharchuk, President of E.L. Productions, reflects on building a culture people want to stay in and why connection still sits at the center of great communication.Lista-Zaharchuk shares how the COVID-19 pandemic affected her events production company, forcing her and her team to adapt and reimagine connections in a digital-first environment. She also explains what leaders often miss about attention, presence and creating experiences that actually matter.A grounded conversation on leadership, culture and staying human in a distracted world. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Eugenia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenia-lista-zaharchuk-04438b2/ Website: https://elproductionsltd.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disruption tests every part of leadership. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Patrick Leonard, CEO of CorroHealth, reveals how he has led the business through rapid expansion, multiple acquisitions and the pressure of navigating change in one of the most complex sectors in the market.Leonard reflects on growth, integration and why strong leadership means paying attention to both strategy and operational detail.Tune in for a grounded conversation on leadership, resilience and how to scale globally while staying true to your values. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Patrick Leonard and CorroHealth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-leonard-596571a/ Website: https://corrohealth.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a company around breakthrough science requires far more than a promising discovery.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kjirstin Breure, President and CEO of HydroGraph, explains what it takes to move advanced materials from early research into real commercial adoption.Breure shares the leadership decisions behind scaling a deep tech company and how teams must evolve as technology moves from the lab to full commercialization.Tune into the full episode to hear Breure’s perspective on scaling innovation into a real business. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Kjirstin Breure and HydroGraph: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjirstin-breure/ Website: https://hydrograph.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.