239. PE Backed: The CFO’s Balancing Act Between Growth and Governance with Ian Pugh

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro continues the Private Equity series with Ian Pugh, CFO at Precise TV. Ian shares his journey into private equity and reveals the realities of leading finance in a fast-paced, investor-backed business. In this episode, you’ll discover:The importance of trust with investors — and how to manage bad news or crises effectivelyLessons from handling a serious fraud incident and protecting stakeholder relationshipsHow to make board packs engaging, concise, and valuable for both investors and non-execsStrategies for managing investor reporting demands alongside running the businessAdvice for CFOs entering PE-backed roles, including first 100-day priorities and long-term success factors Links mentioned:Ian"s Linkedin Learn more about Precise TV Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!