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Going Public: IPO Tales of a Serial Chair - Frank Lewis, Chairman, NED & IPO Expert | S02: Ep03
In this episode: Frank's career arc from Accountant, to Finance Director, to IPO expert, to one of the most experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Directors on AIM (London Stock Exchange). Ranging from South Africa to the UK, as well as board roles in Chinese, African and eastern European firms.
> Have you ever wondered what it's like to be Chair of a publicly listed company? Or what it takes to lead a company through an IPO (Initial Public Offering)?
IPOs often make big headlines and deliver huge rewards for companies and founders. Stripe, Reddit and Airtable are amongst the most anticipated listings of 2022. But what makes a successful IPO? We asked Frank Lewis, serial Chairman and IPO expert to give us the inside scoop.
Frank has been involved in numerous IPOs since founding his own startup and taking it to a £150 million market capitalisation within 10 months (the largest IPO at the time on AIM (London Stock Exchange)). He is "one of the most experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Directors on AIM (London Stock Exchange)" and has held more than 20 Non-Executive Chair and Director roles, and has been featured on TV and in The Sunday Times. His commentary is a masterclass on what it takes to lead an IPO and be an effective Chair.
> Have you ever wondered what it's like to be Chair of a publicly listed company?
> Or what it takes to lead a business through an IPO (Initial Public Offering)?
Join us for an expert view on these questions as well as:
> What are the qualities of an effective Chair?
> How has the role of the Chair changed over time?
> How does it feel the day of the IPO, when you ring the bell? And what happens next?
> What is it like to be a on the board of a Private Equity-backed business?
About Frank Lewis:
An accomplished and charismatic Chairman and Non-Executive Director with over 20 years of experience as Finance Director, CEO and Chairman, supporting private and listed businesses within the distribution, manufacturing, technology and natural resource sectors across the UK, EMEA region and China.
Frank has a passion for success and offers insights and practical support on how to negotiate change and improve or scale-up operations. Drawing upon his own commercial achievements, he works with start-up, SMEs and listed companies to guide the creation of superior strategies for growth.
He has substantial experience in guiding business transformation from private to public ownership. Frank can advise on how to structure Boards as well as mentor Executive teams in their administrative duties, setting corporate vision or integrating corporate values into everyday company culture.
As part of this process, Frank has assisted numerous businesses to prepare for a successful IPO (mainly AIM listings) and offers board-room experience on how to embed frameworks of corporate governance that ensure the necessary legislative and financial compliance. From this work he has access to an exceptional network of support as well as the credibility to liaise effectively with City Institutions, Lawyers, Brokers and Auditors. A former member of AIM Advisory Council who advises the London Stock Exchange on all matters relating to the AIM Market.
Specialties include:
IPO's, Corporate Governance, Chair of Audit and Remuneration Committees. Proven expertise and integrity with investors, professional advisors and brokers.
Follow Frank Lewis at: linkedin.com/in/franklewis1 and at: www.franklewis.co.uk
(Copyright London Executive Advisors Ltd 2022. All rights reserved.)
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By Karl RegoIn this episode: Frank's career arc from Accountant, to Finance Director, to IPO expert, to one of the most experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Directors on AIM (London Stock Exchange). Ranging from South Africa to the UK, as well as board roles in Chinese, African and eastern European firms.
> Have you ever wondered what it's like to be Chair of a publicly listed company? Or what it takes to lead a company through an IPO (Initial Public Offering)?
IPOs often make big headlines and deliver huge rewards for companies and founders. Stripe, Reddit and Airtable are amongst the most anticipated listings of 2022. But what makes a successful IPO? We asked Frank Lewis, serial Chairman and IPO expert to give us the inside scoop.
Frank has been involved in numerous IPOs since founding his own startup and taking it to a £150 million market capitalisation within 10 months (the largest IPO at the time on AIM (London Stock Exchange)). He is "one of the most experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Directors on AIM (London Stock Exchange)" and has held more than 20 Non-Executive Chair and Director roles, and has been featured on TV and in The Sunday Times. His commentary is a masterclass on what it takes to lead an IPO and be an effective Chair.
> Have you ever wondered what it's like to be Chair of a publicly listed company?
> Or what it takes to lead a business through an IPO (Initial Public Offering)?
Join us for an expert view on these questions as well as:
> What are the qualities of an effective Chair?
> How has the role of the Chair changed over time?
> How does it feel the day of the IPO, when you ring the bell? And what happens next?
> What is it like to be a on the board of a Private Equity-backed business?
About Frank Lewis:
An accomplished and charismatic Chairman and Non-Executive Director with over 20 years of experience as Finance Director, CEO and Chairman, supporting private and listed businesses within the distribution, manufacturing, technology and natural resource sectors across the UK, EMEA region and China.
Frank has a passion for success and offers insights and practical support on how to negotiate change and improve or scale-up operations. Drawing upon his own commercial achievements, he works with start-up, SMEs and listed companies to guide the creation of superior strategies for growth.
He has substantial experience in guiding business transformation from private to public ownership. Frank can advise on how to structure Boards as well as mentor Executive teams in their administrative duties, setting corporate vision or integrating corporate values into everyday company culture.
As part of this process, Frank has assisted numerous businesses to prepare for a successful IPO (mainly AIM listings) and offers board-room experience on how to embed frameworks of corporate governance that ensure the necessary legislative and financial compliance. From this work he has access to an exceptional network of support as well as the credibility to liaise effectively with City Institutions, Lawyers, Brokers and Auditors. A former member of AIM Advisory Council who advises the London Stock Exchange on all matters relating to the AIM Market.
Specialties include:
IPO's, Corporate Governance, Chair of Audit and Remuneration Committees. Proven expertise and integrity with investors, professional advisors and brokers.
Follow Frank Lewis at: linkedin.com/in/franklewis1 and at: www.franklewis.co.uk
(Copyright London Executive Advisors Ltd 2022. All rights reserved.)