27 min
Episode 10: Emma Thorne - Partner at Bridges Fund Management The KPMG Dealmaker Series Podcast
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- Entrepreneurship
The story behind the deal.In this episode of our Dealmaker Podcast series, we talk about the investment in inclusion and diversity consultancy, Talking Talent, by sustainable investor, Bridges Fund Management, a private equity firm that invests in businesses supporting the transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy.Talking Talent provides organisations with coaching and development programmes to create work environments that are inclusive, fair, and with opportunities for all. Advising the likes of Unilever and Coca-Cola, Talking Talent aims to coach the whole system on diversity, not just the individual, and have a focus on empowering under-represented talent.Jo Sheerin is joined by Emma Thorne, Partner at Bridges, and Helen Roxburgh, from KPMG, as they discuss the importance of ESG for the sale of Talking Talent. They share the challenges they faced during the sale of the business and provide valuable advice for anyone looking to do the same.We go behind the scenes of this exciting deal. Listen to the full podcast.
The story behind the deal.In this episode of our Dealmaker Podcast series, we talk about the investment in inclusion and diversity consultancy, Talking Talent, by sustainable investor, Bridges Fund Management, a private equity firm that invests in businesses supporting the transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy.Talking Talent provides organisations with coaching and development programmes to create work environments that are inclusive, fair, and with opportunities for all. Advising the likes of Unilever and Coca-Cola, Talking Talent aims to coach the whole system on diversity, not just the individual, and have a focus on empowering under-represented talent.Jo Sheerin is joined by Emma Thorne, Partner at Bridges, and Helen Roxburgh, from KPMG, as they discuss the importance of ESG for the sale of Talking Talent. They share the challenges they faced during the sale of the business and provide valuable advice for anyone looking to do the same.We go behind the scenes of this exciting deal. Listen to the full podcast.
27 min