Fireside with Founders & Leaders
Inside Private Equity: Transformation, Pressure, and People with Anthee Merichovitis
Summary: In this episode of "Fireside with Founders and Leaders," host Rupert speaks with Anthee Merichovitis, Chief Business Transformation & Operations Officer at a private equity-backed firm. Anthee shares her unique career journey, the challenges of private equity, and the importance of empathy in leadership. Chapters: 0:09 Introduction to Fireside with Founders and Leaders 0:23 Welcoming Anthee Merichovitis 3:24 Anthee's Career Path 9:13 Transitioning to the UK 12:19 Embracing Curiosity in a New Culture 15:37 The Allure of Private Equity 16:50 What Makes PE Attractive? 21:37 Understanding the Chief of Staff Role 27:51 The Transformation Officer's Journey 37:30 Navigating People through Change 45:01 Advice for Career Elevation https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthee-merichovitis/