S2 EP2: Reflections from Garry Wilson, BVCA Chair 2023-24

03/30/23 • 14 min

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

In episode 2, BVCA Chief Executive, Michael Moore talks to Garry Wilson, new BVCA Chair for 2023-24 and Managing Partner of Endless, to discuss his priorities for the year, reflections on how the industry has been developing and what we want to do next.

Running order:

00:00 – Intro
00:50 – Background on Endless and how Garry got started
00:00 – Reasons for becoming BVCA Chair and priorities for the year
04:01 – Reflections on how the industry has changed over the past 40 years
05:31 – Championing the industry story and the importance of proactive engagement with media and politicians
09:44 – How the industry is rapidly changing
11:39 – Private capital outside London
13:07 – Looking ahead to the next 10 years

This episode of the BVCA podcast is hosted by Michael Moore, Chief Executive of the BVCA.

Michael’s guest for episode 2:

Garry Wilson, Managing Partner of Endless, and BVCA Chair 2023-24

Running order:

00:00 – Intro
00:50 – Background on Endless and how Garry got started
00:00 – Reasons for becoming BVCA Chair and priorities for the year
04:01 – Reflections on how the industry has changed over the past 40 years
05:31 – Championing the industry story and the importance of proactive engagement with media and politicians
09:44 – How the industry is rapidly changing
11:39 – Private capital outside London
13:07 – Looking ahead to the next 10 years

This episode of the BVCA podcast is hosted by Michael Moore, Chief Executive of the BVCA.

Michael’s guest for episode 2:

Garry Wilson, Managing Partner of Endless, and BVCA Chair 2023-24

Previous Episode

S2 EP1: Reflections from Charlie Troup, BVCA Chair 2022-23

In this first episode, BVCA Chief Executive, 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.

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 an 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

This episode of the BVCA podcast is hosted by Michael Moore, Chief Executive of the BVCA.

Michael’s guest for episode 1:

Charlie Troup, Managing Partner, Duke Street, and BVCA Chair 2022-23

Next Episode

S2 EP3: Private capital: rising to the challenges of turbulent times

In episode 3, BVCA Chief Executive Michael Moore is joined by BVCA’s Director of External Affairs, Karim Palant and Head of Research, Suzi Gillespie to discuss the launch of the BVCA’s latest Report on 2022 Investment Activity; Private Capital: rising to the challenges of turbulent times.

Running order:

00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Background on the report, BVCA’s output and the significance to the industry
02:09 – Economic turbulence in 2022
03:20 – 2022 Private capital headline figures and data
04:27 – Regional and national spread of investments outside of London and the Southeast
06:30– Investment focus on technology
08:02 – Private capital’s focus on climate change solutions
09:58 – Building the economy of tomorrow
14:30 – Follow-on investments to build successful businesses
17:25 – Dry powder: Committed but not yet invested capital

This episode of the BVCA podcast is hosted by Michael Moore, Chief Executive of the BVCA.

Michael’s guest for episode 3: