23 Mar 2023

BVCA podcast – 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 from previous decades as we reflect on how the industry and the BVCA have evolved.

In this first episode, BVCA Director General, 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.


 
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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 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

You can listen to the podcast via the media player above, as well as your favourite podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you have any questions about the content in this episode, or feedback then please contact [email protected].