Rory Shedden – CEO on Leading with Empathy, Cultural Add, and the Road Less Traveled in Private Equity.

Host Joshua O'Connor sits down with Rory Shedden, the CEO of MPLC, a global company protecting content rights for the world's best entertainment companies. Rory shares his unique journey from auditor to CEO of a Private Equity-backed business, a path that has seen him live and work across Europe, Asia, and the USA, always focused on value creation.

In this powerful episode, Rory offers invaluable insights on:

• Cultural Add, Not Fit: Why leaders must look beyond 'fit' to empower people to bring their whole selves and unique perspectives to a company.
• Leading with Empathy: How he led a successful turnaround of a 500-person operation by prioritizing people and self-belief.
• The PE CEO Role: What it truly takes to run a high-growth, mid-market business backed by Private Equity, and managing the relationship with investors through honesty and clarity.
• The Road Less Traveled: Rory’s wisdom on self-development, finding your own path, building resilience, and why great leaders need to invest time in deep, strategic thinking.

This is essential listening for ambitious professionals and leaders interested in leadership, private equity, self-development, and driving transformational change in business.

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