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The Ankura Podcast

Ankura
Artificial Intelligence
Value Engineering
Leadership
Culture
Private Equity
Bill Payment Strategy
Volleyball World
Tariffs
Sport
Fragmented Markets
Roll-Ups
Blockchain
Ukraine
Mexico
GOLF
Revenue Cycle Management
Healthcare
Sponsorship
Brand
Boxing

Welcome to The Ankura Podcast where we bring together leading experts, advisors, and industry leaders to discuss the developments shaping today's business environment.

Each episode explores the strategic, financial, operational, regulatory, and geopolitical issues influencing organisations around the world. Through expert perspectives, practical insights, and real-world experience, the series ex... more

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Latest Episodes

From PA to a golf super-agent.

In this episode of #TheBusinessBehindSport, Vicky Cuming, Head of Golf Clients (EMEA) at WME Sports, reveals how she became one of the sport’s first female 'super-agents' — carving out her place in a male-dominated ind... more

From banned to Commonwealth champion.

In this episode, Stacey Copeland, the first British woman to win a Commonwealth boxing title, joins Jonny Gray to share her extraordinary journey from exclusion to elite performance, forged against a backdrop of... more

What if the real threat to growth right now isn’t the market — but the response to it?

Matt Sgrignari, Ankura Performance Improvement expert, unpacks how organizations can drive sustainable revenue in today’s turbulent financial climate.

From priva... more

800 million fans worldwide. 24 million social media followers. Volleyball is a top three global sport entering a new phase of commercial opportunity.

In this episode, Ugo Valensi, CEO of Volleyball World, joins Jonny Gray to discuss how the sport is... more

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Vicky Cuming
VP and head of golf clients, Amir for WME; renowned golf agent
WME
Episode: Inside the Role of a Golf Super-Agent with Vicky Cuming
Stacey Copeland
Commonwealth Boxing Champion, broadcaster, speaker, founder of Pave The Way
Pave The Way
Episode: Paving the Way in Women’s Sport with Stacey Copeland, Commonwealth Boxing Champion
Matt Sgrignari
Senior Director, Performance Improvement at Ankura
Ankura
Episode: The Performance Playbook: Rapidly Scaling Revenue Through Digital
Ugo Valensi
CEO of Volleyball World
Volleyball World
Episode: Volleyball World's Commercial Innovation: With Ugo Valensi, CEO of Volleyball World
Jesse Lehman
Special guest discussing private equity and fragmented markets at Ankura
Ankura
Episode: The New PE Playbook: Finding Value in Fragmented Markets
Holly McClung
Senior Managing Director at Ankura, expert facilitator on conflict and consensus-building
Ankura
Episode: Consensus as a Catalyst: Turning Ideas Into Execution
Tom Schurman
Founder of Clarity Amplified, services company helping growing companies systemize operations and use practical AI and technology for scaling
Clarity Amplified
Episode: The Power of "Thank You": The Two Words That Drive Business Results, Retention and Engagement When Done Right
Giles Morgan
The Sponsorship Doctor, former head of sponsorship for HSBC, Aberdeen, Howden; advisor to Matchroom and Sportable
The Sponsorship Doctor / Howden / HSBC
Episode: What Makes Sports Sponsorship Work — With Giles Morgan
Kate Kalutkiewicz
Lead of the trade practice at McLarty Associates (part of Ankura); former US trade negotiator
McLarty Associates / Ankura
Episode: On Tariffs: Kate Kalutkiewicz is Right Again

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Jonny Gray
Host of The Business Behind Sport; Ankura Consulting Group.
John Frehse
Host of The Impact Exchange; Ankura.

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What Makes Sports Sponsorship Work — With Giles Morgan
Q: How should a company select the right sport or event to sponsor?
The decision should start with clear business objectives, ensuring the sponsorship is an answer to a specific business need, whether geographic reach, B2B engagement, or community involvement, before looking at properties and third-party associations.
What Makes Sports Sponsorship Work — With Giles Morgan
Q: Why do companies invest in sponsorship in the first place?
Giles explains it started as patronage and brand association, but with TV and now digital access, sponsorship has become a powerful way to connect with real consumers and tell a brand story that engages people beyond traditional advertising.
The Impact Exchange: The Consumer May Bank Break Retail: Holiday Outlook 2025
Q: In your final minute or two, what would you tell the consumer headed out to brave, whether it's on their computer or in person, what should they be looking for as they head out for holiday shopping?
Focus on value and personalization, expect early and strategic promotions, and use omnichannel access to secure desired items; stay flexible with payment options like buy now, pay later, and prioritize experiences or loyalty benefits that feel like real savings.
The Impact Exchange: The Consumer May Bank Break Retail: Holiday Outlook 2025
Q: Hit me with the numbers. I want to know what's going on. Hit me with all of it.
The data show a broadly cautious but resilient consumer: value drives decisions, omnichannel shopping is now the default, and shoppers are leveraging tools like buy now, pay later and AI-powered personalization to stretch budgets and find relevant deals.
The Business Behind Sport: Aaryaman Banerji, Head of Football Governance at Lane Clark and Peacock
Q: Why is an independent football regulator being introduced in the first place?
It is intended to address growing financial disparities within the top flight and the wider pyramid, protect community assets like clubs, prevent breakaway competitions, and create a central, proportionate set of standards that can oversee issues from financial sustainability to fan engagement.

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This series centers on high-level business strategy, governance, and transformation across industries, with a recurring emphasis on sports business, private equity roll-ups, and leadership culture. Episodes frequently explore how organizations scale, monetize, and govern complex ecosystems—whether through sport governance and media rights, post-transaction integration, or strategic billing and cash management. Across conversations, listeners gain practical frameworks for revenue growth, operational excellence, and sustainable leadership, often anchored by real-world case studies, guest expertise from senior executives, policymakers, and seasoned consultants. A standout strength is the blend of numeric-leaning, process-focused analysis with ... more

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2. Stacey Copeland
3. Matt Sgrignari
4. Ugo Valensi
5. Jesse Lehman
6. Holly McClung
7. Tom Schurman
8. Giles Morgan

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