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.
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Episodes
65 episodes
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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Season 1
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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
The Impact Exchange: Does Anybody Argue Better Than Bret Stephens?
Dive into this fascinating discussion on the art of discourse in the latest episode of The Impact Exchange with John Frehse and Bret Stephens, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for the New York Times. In a world of increased polari...
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Episode 41
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39:19
The Business Behind Sport: Luca Massaro, Founder & Chief Executive of WePlay
In this month’s episode of The Business Behind Sport, we focus on sports marketing with Luca Massaro, Founder and Chief Executive of WePlay. Sports marketing has changed significantly over time, and global fan engagement is now a k...
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Episode 40
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40:02
The Impact Exchange: Consumer Debt Levels Are Telling Us Something — Are We Listening?
Today, consumers have a relatively positive outlook on the economy, while the economy is showing us signs that we shouldn't. In this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Ankura's own Keith Jelinek, performance improvement ...
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Episode 39
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20:43
The Impact Exchange: Assessing Worth - The Valuation Journey of Businesses
In this episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse catches up with Head of Ankura's Disputes & Economics practice in Australia, Christine Oliver, on all things valuation.How do company stories play into valuations? What do the numb...
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Episode 38
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17:02
The Business Behind Sport: Sean Cottrell, CEO of LawInSport
Dive into the world of sports law in this month’s episode of The Business Behind Sport. Jonny Gray speaks with Sean Cottrell, CEO of LawInSport who shares his expert insights on:The dynamic growth and transformation of sports law
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Episode 38
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42:57
High Stakes Investigations: Navigating Sensitive Investigations in a Crisis
In this episode, Charli Curran speaks with legal and reputation management experts Sarah Henchoz (A&O Shearman) and Antony Dunkels (Brunswick) to explore the multi-faceted challenges when organizations are faced with allegations of harassme...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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38:30
The Impact Exchange: What Happens When Countries Run Out of Money?
In this episode, John sits down with Ankura colleague and sovereign debt restructuring expert Spencer Jones to discuss the implications of countries running out of money. Be sure to listen to this fascinating conversation and hear ...
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Episode 36
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19:22
The Impact Exchange: Why We Fail To Change
In this first episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Ankura colleague and change management expert Kevin Cowherd to discuss why change is so important to an organization, why so many of us fail to change and what leaders can...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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20:31
The Business Behind Sport: The Conversations That Shaped Us
🎙️✨ After winning the Sports Education award as part of the International Sports Convention (ISC) International Sports Awards, Jonny Gray and Jonathan Brown share some of their favorite moments, key learnings and insights our guests have discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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37:22
The Business Behind Sport: Polly Handford, General Counsel at Saudi Arabian Football Federation
FIFA recently confirmed Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034. In this exclusive interview, Jonny Gray speaks to Polly Handford, General Counsel of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) to discuss the local reactions ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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37:19
High Stakes Investigations: Dealing With The Authorities
Dive into the latest episode of the Ankura podcast with Sasi-Kanth Mallela as he hosts a discussion with Satnam Tumani, Partner at Edmonds Marshall McMahon, and Tapan Bebnath, Head of Integrity, Regulatory Affairs & Data Privacy - Process A...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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40:20
The Business Behind Sport: Trauma-Informed Governance in Sport
This month on The Business Behind Sport, Jonny Gray is joined by forensics expert Charli Curran from Ankura and Kat Craig, a multi-award-winning human rights lawyer and the founder and CEO of Athlead, a sports and social impact consultancy....
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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43:20
The Business Behind Sport: Sarah Lewis OBE OLY
Tune into the latest episode of The Business Behind Sport featuring Sarah Lewis OBE OLY, as she shares her journey from Olympic ski racer to influential sports leader, as Secretary General of both the International Ski and Snowboard Federation ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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40:59
High-Stakes Investigations: Harnessing Communication in Critical Cases
In this episode of the Ankura podcast, Lorynn Demetriades sits down with corporate communications and crisis management experts Patricia Rodriguez and Dana White to explore how strategic communication can make or break an investigation's outcom...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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37:10
The Business Behind Sport: Spotlight on Cricket
This month on The Business Behind Sport podcast, our Ankura experts discuss the creation of The Hundred Cricket competition, and the England and Wales Cricket Board's (or ECB’s) plans to invite private investment into the tournament. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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40:42
High-Stakes Investigations: Managing Crises As They Unfold
Join Ankura’s Lorynn Demetriades and Danny Mayhew, Global Head of Organisational Justice and Smart Assurance at Sanofi on this episode of The Ankura Podcast where they discuss high-stakes investigations, and, in particular, managing crises as t...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:21
The Business Behind Sport: Nick De Marco KC, Barrister at Blackstone Chambers
Should sports arbitrations and tribunals continue to be held in private?In this episode of The Business Behind Sport we speak with one of the most high-profile sports barristers in England, Nick De Marco to discuss:⚽ The arguments f...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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40:15
