EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 32 MIN
George Thacker, Paul Musson, Adam Smith | Office Hours: The Human Experience
from Office Hours with David Meltzer
George Thacker George Thacker is a highly regarded ESOP advisor whose clients include some of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. His work in employee ownership and business transitions has earned recognition from top industry organizations, including The M&A Advisor, M&A Atlas Awards, and ACG. As part of CSG Partners, George has played a key role in helping hundreds of private and family-owned businesses transition ownership, unlock value, and build lasting prosperity through leveraged ESOP strategies. Paul Musson Paul Musson is a seasoned investment professional with over two decades of experience managing more than $10 billion in assets for the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments in Toronto. In 2011, he was recognized as Morningstar’s Global Fund Manager of the Year for Canada. Originally from North Wales, UK, Musson grew up in Montreal and has been based in the Toronto area since 1990. Today, he runs his own investment consulting firm, Paddington Capital Management Inc., and shares economic insights through his blog, Paulitical Economy, launched in 2022 to help friends and family better understand financial and economic developments. Adam Smith Adam Smith is a former Green Beret with 17 years of service who founded Savage Freedoms to champion leadership, disaster relief, and operational excellence. When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, he bypassed bureaucratic delays to mobilize Special Operations veterans and civilian volunteers, launching Savage Freedoms Relief Operations. Their team executed over 2,500 air sorties and numerous ground missions to deliver life-saving supplies to communities that FEMA and state authorities had overlooked. Smith’s expertise in logistics, crisis response, and leading under pressure has made him a highly sought-after speaker and consultant for organizations and communities aiming to build resilience and thrive amid chaos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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George Thacker George Thacker is a highly regarded ESOP advisor whose clients include some of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. His work in employee ownership and business transitions has earned recognition from top industry organizations, including The M&A Advisor, M&A Atlas Awards, and ACG. As part of CSG Partners, George has played a key role in helping hundreds of private and family-owned businesses transition ownership, unlock value, and build lasting prosperity through leveraged ESOP strategies. Paul Musson Paul Musson is a seasoned investment professional with over two decades of experience managing more than $10 billion in assets for the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments in Toronto. In 2011, he was recognized as Morningstar’s Global Fund Manager of the Year for Canada. Originally from North Wales, UK, Musson grew up in Montreal and has been based in the Toronto area since 1990. Today, he runs his own investment consulting firm, Paddington Capital Management Inc., and shares economic insights through his blog, Paulitical Economy, launched in 2022 to help friends and family better understand financial and economic developments. Adam Smith Adam Smith is a former Green Beret with 17 years of service who founded Savage Freedoms to champion leadership, disaster relief, and operational excellence. When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, he bypassed bureaucratic delays to mobilize Special Operations veterans and civilian volunteers, launching Savage Freedoms Relief Operations. Their team executed over 2,500 air sorties and numerous ground missions to deliver life-saving supplies to communities that FEMA and state authorities had overlooked. Smith’s expertise in logistics, crisis response, and leading under pressure has made him a highly sought-after speaker and consultant for organizations and communities aiming to build resilience and thrive amid chaos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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