The C-Speak Podcast

Growing global - plotting the right path for international growth

The recent Forvis Mazars report: C-suite Barometer revealed Growing your business globally is a top priority for UK business leaders, where 24% said they were looking to expand internationally in 2024. In today’s fast-moving world, businesses are looking to expand internationally as they grow. There are several reasons why international expansion is on the agenda, including increasing market share, exploring efficiencies, and looking for better ways to do business. But the path doesn’t always run smoothly. In this episode, we delve into what we mean by growing internationally, the drivers behind it, the challenges and tips on how businesses can chart a path that sets them up for success. Listen to the latest edition of our C-speak podcast series to hear Helen Parker, Partner, Business Consulting, Catherine Hall, Partner, International Tax and Global Compliance & Reporting, Lara Brennan, Partner, Accounting and Outsourcing team and Gareth Jones, Partner & Group Head of Privately Owned Business, discuss these issues in more detail.

Is your supply chain sustainable and resilient enough?

According to our latest C-suite barometer, reviewing supply chains, operations and processes is the 3rd top priority for UK leaders. Beating talent attraction and retention strategies for their global counterparts. Why are executives so concerned about their supply chains and what can they do to ensure they are resilient and sustainable? In today’s fast-moving world, businesses are building ever more complex supply chains and need to see it as an extension of their business and its values.  In this episode we delve in to the definition of ‘supply chain’ - more wide-ranging than we might traditionally think! The panel discuss some of the challenges leaders face and, how those can be overcome. Our in-house fraud expert also gives a stark warning about the imminent ‘Failure to prevent fraud offence’.   Listen to the latest edition of our C-speak podcast series to hear Olga Bezhentseva, Director, Commercial advisory practice, Alice Strevens, Director, Human Rights and Social Impact, Darya Oglezneva, Director, Forensic Investigation and Compliance and Mark Kennedy, Forvis Mazars Board Member, discuss these issues in more detail.

Is your tech transformation driven by business need or FOMO?

The recent Forvis Mazars report: C-suite Barometer revealed that tech transformation remains the biggest priority for UK leaders over the next 3-5 years. In this episode, Asam Malik, Technology & Digital Consulting Services Lead, Helen Parker, Strategy Consulting Services Lead, and Mark Kennedy, Forvis Mazars Board Member, discuss the drivers of tech transformation (including AI), some of the pitfalls, and areas business leaders should prioritise for success.