Spotlight On Podcast

In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton sits down with Luke Jensen, Executive Chairman at Hana Group. Luke shares his extensive career journey, from banking to leading transformative roles in the global food industry and retail, including as CEO of Ocado Solutions and Group Director of Strategy at Sainsbury's.Here, Luke reflects on his experiences driving innovation, parti

In this episode, Nicholas Barton sits down with Suvir Varma, Advisory Partner to Bain's Global Private Equity Business, to explore the evolving landscape of Private Equity in the Asia-Pacific region.Here, Suvir shares insights on how AI is shaping private equity strategies, from deal sourcing to portfolio management. He highlights the increasing focus on sustainable investments, pa

In this episode of Spotlight On, Alex Dyke sits down with Mike Essex, Senior Partner at Wipro, to discuss how effective leadership can thrive in the face of complex, global digital transformation challenges and the fast-evolving dynamics of today’s workforce.Mike shares his experience leading digital transformation programs across global teams, emphasising adaptability, emotional

In this episode of Spotlight On, Josh White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cano Water discusses his mission to combat plastic pollution. Inspired by a trip to Thailand, Josh and his friends created a sustainable water brand using aluminium cans.The discussion explores the rewards of building a business with a strong environmental focus and how Cano Water has sold over 40 million cans whi

In this episode, Emily Farrow sits down with Oliver Lang, former Management Consultant turned serial entrepreneur with special expertise in Insurance and Insurtech.The discussion explores the transition from consulting to entrepreneurship, highlighting practical advice for leveraging consulting skills in a startup environment. Oliver shares insights on positioning businesses for pr

In this episode of Spotlight On, Michael Fritz welcomes Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital, as he explores the future of deep tech and robotics. With his experience as a Founder and investor, Oliver discusses the shift in robotics towards a more sales-driven approach, along with the challenges startups face in 'pilot purgatory.' He discusses the resurgence of smart-manu

In this episode of Spotlight On, Kaitlin Bedford sits down with Sviat Dulianinov, Bright Machines's Chief Strategy Officer. We dive into Sviat's career journey, from consulting with Bain to SPAR and now leading strategy at Bright Machines.The conversation unpacks how Bright Machines transitioned from consumer products to pioneering AI infrastructure, revolutionising manufacturing p

In this episode, Alex Dyke is joined by Christine Rupp, Managing Director of IBM for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, to discuss the pivotal role of female leadership in the era of AI. Here, they explore the strategic imperative for this leadership, highlighting the significant gap between the demand for women's leadership to counter gender bias and their representation in strate

In this episode, Nicholas Barton, Founder & CEO of The Barton Partnership, is joined by Graham Elton, Partner in the London office of Bain & Company and Chairman of the EMEA Private Equity business. The discussion explores how cutting-edge AI technologies, including bespoke tools like Helix and Dialog AI, are revolutionising deal sourcing, due diligence, and knowledge manag

In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Dylan Rodwell is joined by Andrew Bud, Founder & CEO of iProov. Here, Andrew discusses the evolving landscape of biometric security, tracing his journey from the early days of the microprocessor revolution to the founding of iProov. The conversation highlights the significant strides iProov has made in biometric authentication, marking