Catherine McManus: Transitioning from Independent to Private Equity backed firm and equality in professional services

Catherine McManus is a Tax Partner and Head of Tax at UK Accounting firm, Wbg, who were backed by private equity firm N4 Partners in 2024. Topics discussed include advice for public speaking at events, her journey to being a female leader and why there needs to be equality at all levels, not just at senior levels. Catherine also discusses the transition from working for an independent company to being private equity owned.OUTLINE OF TIMINGS00:00-08:15: Introduction and career journey08:16-11:15: Insight into winning 40 under 40 ‘one to watch’ by the Tax Journal11:16-16:19: Catherine’s career experience past and present of public speaking and advice for others16:20-21:01: Discussion about a complex tax case that stands out from her career21:31-: Discussion around a recent report that the BIG4 are missing female Partner targets25:13-28:28: Managing a balance between work and life28:29-32:25: How has the transition been with Wbg becoming private equity owned32:26-33:32: Professional and personal goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.