The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 20

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Nick Kitchin, Managing Director, Head of Lending & Transactions, EMEA at Gordon Brothers. Nick is responsible for capital strategy and originating, structuring and executing investment opportunities in the United Kingdom and Europe. Gordon Brothers helps companies move forward through change. Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has partnered with operating companies, advisors, investors and lenders to help fuel growth, facilitate strategic consolidation, or finance new opportunities.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Nick’s 15-year career in restructuring finance, distressed investing, and M&A

* Nick’s journey, key career moments, and his role at Gordon Brothers

* Successful refinancing examples like zavvi.com, French Connection, and Myers

* Gordon Brothers' history and its current approach to asset-based lending

* The current challenging investment climate in Europe

* A detailed overview of the practices and strategies employed by Gordon Brothers, including the use of restructuring plans, CVAs, and the implications of credit insurance on businesses

* Future investing trends, including the potential impact of AI on the sector

Learn more about Nick Kitchin:

* Email Nick: nkitchin@gordonbrothers.com

* Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-kitchin-99195949

* View Nick’s bio and learn more about Gordon Brothers on their website: https://www.gordonbrothers.com/people/nick-kitchin

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast::

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 19

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to Kunal Shah, founder and CIO of PVTL Point, a European opportunistic credit launch. Kunal was formerly a partner at Warwick Capital Partners, a London based special situations firm, and a partner at CapeView Capital, a London based hedge fund.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Kunal’s journey from a pen salesman at 16 to a successful career in the finance industry.

* The motivations behind launching PVTL Point, driven by a vast opportunity he foresaw in European public credit markets

* The challenges of launching a fund and the importance of partnering with the right capital that aligns with the fund’s strategy

* PVTL Point’s robust social media presence, which is helping in brand recognition and organizing thought leadership content that resonates with a broad audience

* PVTL Point’s investment strategy and process, which is heavily reliant on robust screening techniques and a broad sourcing network built over years of experience

* Insights into the dynamics of the credit cycle, opportunities in post-reorganization investments, and the evolving landscape between public and private credit markets

* How technology plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency at PVTL Point

Learn more about Kunal Shah:

* Connect with Kunal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunalpvtlpoint

* Follow PVTL Point on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pvtlpoint

* Visit PVTL Point’s website: https://pvtlpoint.com

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast::

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 18

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Janka Krings-Klebe and Jörg Schreiner,  experienced organizational coaches, who have led major transformation initiatives in international corporations, including Bosch. They are co-founders of co-shift GmbH, supporting companies in developing, repurposing, and scaling their existing capabilities to build long-term adaptability. They educate and prepare a new generation of managers to better deal with dynamic and complex transformation initiatives. Janka and Jörg are also co-authors of a new book, "Anti-fragile Organization."

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* The need for resilience and adaptability in this rapidly evolving landscape of modern business and how the expertise of experienced organizational coaches is invaluable

* How Janka and Jörg’s mission to prepare a new generation of managers capable of navigating the intricacies of dynamic and complex business transformation initiatives

* Janka and Jörg’s book titled “Anti-Fragile Organization,” which serves as a guide for those aiming to fortify their organizations against the unpredictable tides of change

Learn more about Janka Krings-Klebe and Jörg Schreiner:

* Connect with Janka Krings-Klebe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janka-krings-klebe

* Connect with Jörg Schreiner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerg-schreiner

* Follow co-shift on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-shift

* Visit co-shift’s website: https://www.co-shift.com/imprint

* Check out Janka and Jörg’s book, “The Antifragile Organization: From hierarchies to ecosystems” https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Organization-hierarchies-ecosystems/dp/1915951879

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast::

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience