The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Chris Ayala from Drum Capital discusses the Building Products sector, Tips for PE-Backed execs and how investors can better engage with their portfolio


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Introducing Chris Ayala

Christopher Ayala is the Managing Director of Drum Capital Management, a specialized investment management firm dedicated to deep value, lower middle market investment opportunities, including special situations, turnaround, and restructuring strategies. Chris and his team have invested over $1.3B in an array of direct equity positions, co-investments in operating businesses, and fund investments in high-quality, sector-focused private equity funds.

 

What You Will Learn

Tips For Effective Communication in Private Equity

The Psychology of Exiting a Business

Business Operations in Private Equity

 

Breakdown

[00:45] Getting to Know Chris Ayala

[03:50] Why Chris Moved from Business Operations to Private Equity

[06:20] Becoming a Better Investor and Closing More Deals

[09:36] Things Chris Misses the Most About Operations

[12:35] How to Become a Better Leader in PE

[16:20] Opportunities in the Building Products Space

[20:11] Things Chris Likes and Dislikes About Private Equity

[23:46] Chris' Go-To Self-Improvement Resources

[25:52] Parting Thoughts 

 

How to Become a Better Leader in Private Equity

Private equity leaders play a crucial role in their firms' success. According to Chris, effective communication is one of the most important skills a leader can possess in PE. It helps ensure that everyone is aligned with the firm's goals and working together to achieve them. If you're new to a role or an organization, you need to over-communicate from day one. Understand that everybody around you wants to know what's going on. So you need to have an open line of communication. This doesn't mean oversharing because too much information can be overwhelming. But they need to know the firm's performance, strategy, and goals. This will help your team feel more engaged and invested in the firm's success.

 

How to Contact Chris

Chris on LinkedIn

Connect with Chris via email: [email protected]

Drumcapital.com

Call or Text 9176562963

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