S2 EP1: Reflections from Charlie Troup, BVCA Chair 2022-23

The BVCA Reflections series marks the 40th anniversary since the BVCA was established as the trade association for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. During this series, we will be talking to industry leaders from today and previous decades as we reflect on how the industry and the BVCA have evolved. 

In this first episode, BVCA Chief Executive, Michael Moore talks to Charlie Troup, BVCA Chair 2022-23 and Managing Partner of Duke Street, to discuss his reflections on 2022, leading the Association as BVCA Chair. 

Running order:

• 00:00 – Intro
• 01:18 – How the industry has changed
• 03:06 – Reasons for becoming BVCA Chair and priorities for the year
• 05:50 – The transparency agenda
• 06:50 – ESG, more to do as an industry
• 08:45 – The importance of case studies
• 10:00 – Access to DC pensions
• 11:06 – The industry after the pandemic
• 13:26 – The importance of political engagement
• 14:28 – Memories and achievements from the year as Chair

This episode of the BVCA podcast is hosted by Michael Moore, Chief Executive of the BVCA.

Michael’s guest for episode 1:

Charlie Troup, Managing Partner, Duke Street, and BVCA Chair 2022-23