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 TIMINGS

00:00-08:15: Introduction and career journey

08:16-11:15: Insight into winning 40 under 40 ‘one to watch’ by the Tax Journal

11:16-16:19: Catherine’s career experience past and present of public speaking and advice for others

16:20-21:01: Discussion about a complex tax case that stands out from her career

21:31-: Discussion around a recent report that the BIG4 are missing female Partner targets

25:13-28:28: Managing a balance between work and life

28:29-32:25: How has the transition been with Wbg becoming private equity owned

32:26-33:32: Professional and personal goals

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