The Ankura Podcast
Welcome to The Ankura Podcast home to our flagship series The Business Behind Sport and The Impact Exchange, as well as a range of insightful discussions with leading experts and advisors from around the world on the developments shaping the global economy.
Ankura, a global expert services and advisory firm, advises the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions on their most complex challenges. Visit ankura.com
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Episodes
82 episodes
On Leadership with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
Think control drives success? Think again.Most leaders believe control equals results—but what if that belief is holding you back?In the latest episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief ...
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Episode 65
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23:37
The Business Behind Sport: David James, Global Managing Partner - Sport at Elevate Talent
In the latest episode of The Business Behind Sport podcast, Jonny Gray is joined by David James, Global Managing Partner – Sport at Elevate Talent, to delve into the evolving dynamics of the sports industry and its impact on executive talent se...
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Episode 64
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36:31
Promises Delivered: The Art of Brand and Customer Experience
Your brand isn’t what you sell – it’s the experience you deliver and how it makes people feel.In this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with global brand and experience leader Ben Collier to explore the importance of ...
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Episode 63
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25:15
The Payment Puzzle: Strategic Billing for Organizations
In this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Dana Stefanczyk from Ankura Office of the CFO to unravel strategic insights into bill paying for enterprises. Discover how timing and prioritization can lead to impactful financ...
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Episode 62
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12:10
The Career On-ramp: Under Construction or Permanently Closed?
As some businesses prioritize AI investment over graduate programs and hiring, a crucial question emerges: where will the next generation of leaders come from?In this timely episode of The Impact Exchange, host John Frehse sits down wit...
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Episode 61
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14:48
The Impact Exchange: The Consumer May Bank Break Retail: Holiday Outlook 2025
The financial pressure of inflation, rising debt, and tariffs is changing how consumers shop – so what does this mean for retailers and how can they win in this challenging market?In this episode of The Impact Exchange, Ankura Performan...
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Episode 60
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18:50
The Business Behind Sport: Aaryaman Banerji, Head of Football Governance at Lane Clark and Peacock
In this episode of the The Business Behind Sport, Jonny Gray is joined by Aaryaman Banerji, Head of Football Governance at Lane Clark and Peacock. They discuss the ground breaking Football Governance Act 2025, its implications on English profes...
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Episode 59
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36:42
The Mexico Alternative: What American Business Needs to Know
Ready to challenge some stereotypes about Mexico's workforce?On this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Ankura's Horacio Gomez, a market strategy expert and transformational leader, to discuss the highly skilled a...
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Episode 58
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17:56
Navigating Complex Global Business Transformations - An Insider's View
As business leaders navigate intricate global transformations how can they foster a culture that embraces change? In this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse speaks with Gloria Madrid, a global operations excellence leader w...
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Episode 57
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23:49
The Equation For Being Valuable In An AI World
Tracey Abbott, a seasoned Private Equity Operating Partner and Keynote Speaker, joins John Frehse to explore the vital role of intuition, risk-taking, and AI in today's business landscape.Drawing from her extensive background in private...
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Episode 56
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23:12
The Business Behind Sport: Brandon Doll, Founder of Sports & Entertainment Advisors
On this episode of The Business Behind Sport, Brandon Doll, Founder of Sports & Entertainment Advisors, joins Jonny Gray to discuss the crucial role of ticket sales in revenue generation of various sports organizations. They di...
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Episode 55
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32:33
Unlocking the CFO Mindset: Enabling Chief Human Resource Officers to Drive Transformational Impact
What keeps a CFO up at night? How has the role evolved beyond traditional number-crunching?Join John Frehse as he delves into the intricacies of the modern CFO role with financial expert Elliot Fuhr on this episode of The Impact Exchang...
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Episode 54
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20:34
Broken Bills: Payment Challenges in U.S. Hospitals
Ever wondered why the U.S. healthcare billing process is so complex? Ryan Christine joins John Frehse on the latest episode of The Impact Exchange to unravel the intricacies and challenges hospitals face with revenue cycle management.Key...
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Episode 54
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22:28
Energy and Diplomacy: The Greatest Geopolitical Bargain in History with Ambassador Geoff Pyatt
In an era of geopolitical challenges and energy transitions, how do businesses adapt? The latest episode of The Impact Exchange with John Frehse features Ambassador Geoff Pyatt, a seasoned diplomat with over 35 years of experience. From the fro...
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Episode 53
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42:39
Blockchain & Crypto: Why You Should Care
Blockchain and cryptocurrency have become buzzwords, but what do they truly mean for industries and society? Join John Frehse as he chats with expert Andrew Sotak on this episode of The Impact Exchange. Andrew shares his insights o...
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Episode 52
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18:52
The Business Behind Sport: Paolo Lombardi, Managing Director of Lombardi Associates
With the football transfer window now open, have you ever wondered about the intricacies behind those multimillion-dollar player moves? With over 22,000 transfers globally last year, the football transfer window is big business, totalling $8.6 ...
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Episode 51
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34:43
How Mega-Construction Projects Are Getting Worse
Why are there so many unfinished construction projects? Is it true in construction that you can only pick two: better, faster, or cheaper? In this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Ankura’s Chris Nutter to ...
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Episode 50
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14:53
The Business Behind Sport: My Secret Life As A Match Fixer With Moses Swaibu
In the latest episode of The Business Behind Sport, hear from Moses Swaibu, a former professional footballer who spent a spell in prison after he was drawn into the dark world of match-fixing. In a candid conversation with Jonathan Brown, Moses...
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Episode 49
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1:23:04
Inside a Cyber Attack: Are You Being Watched?
Are you being watched?! 2025 has witnessed a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, with ransomware attacks rising by 126% globally. In this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse speaks with Han Lai about the critical importance of cybersec...
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Episode 48
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18:55
Reshaping Global Business Strategy: Where Will We Land on Tariffs
Dive into the world of global trade in the latest episode of The Impact Exchange with John Frehse as he’s joined by trade expert Kate Kalutkiewicz!Kate unpacks the complexities of trade policies and tariffs that are reshaping industries...
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Episode 47
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22:59
The Healthcare Crisis: Will The Aging Population Have Access to Care?
Join John Frehse and Michelle Mader on the latest episode of The Impact Exchange as they explore the future of healthcare. Gain insights into the strategic investments required to shape the future and understand what innovations will benefit so...
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Episode 46
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19:56
The Business Behind Sport: Tom Allwood, Co-founder of MATTA
Dive into the dynamic world of sports branding on this month’s episode of The Business Behind Sport! Join Tom Allwood, co-founder of MATTA, and Jonny Gray as they unravel the secrets of building unforgettable sports brands. From ign...
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Episode 45
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42:53
High Stakes Investigations: Spotlight on Auditors
In this episode of the Ankura podcast, Lorynn Demetriades is joined by Rebecca McGregor from Linklaters and Ankura colleague Steven Richards to explore the underlying concerns and pressures that lead auditors to engage more aggressively with th...
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Episode 44
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39:44
Rescue Me! A Typical Day Saving Failed Technology Implementations with Mirinda Lowe
Why do technology projects often miss the mark?Join John Frehse in this episode of The Impact Exchange as he chats with Mirinda Lowe. Mirinda emphasizes the importance of treating technology implementations as business transformations t...
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Episode 43
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16:57
High-Stakes Investigations: The Role of Culture
Our latest episode of the Ankura podcast is out now and features Nitish Upadhyaya, Behavioural Insights Director at Ropes & Gray! Focusing on the importance of organizational culture, Nitish shares his expert insight to help us answer: ...
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Episode 42
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41:37