The Dynamic & Challenging World of Financial Turnarounds with Nick Kitchin

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 20

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Nick Kitchin, Managing Director, Head of Lending & Transactions, EMEA at Gordon Brothers. Nick is responsible for capital strategy and originating, structuring and executing investment opportunities in the United Kingdom and Europe. Gordon Brothers helps companies move forward through change. Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has partnered with operating companies, advisors, investors and lenders to help fuel growth, facilitate strategic consolidation, or finance new opportunities.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

  • Nick’s 15-year career in restructuring finance, distressed investing, and M&A

  • Nick’s journey, key career moments, and his role at Gordon Brothers

  • Successful refinancing examples like zavvi.com, French Connection, and Myers

  • Gordon Brothers' history and its current approach to asset-based lending

  • The current challenging investment climate in Europe

  • A detailed overview of the practices and strategies employed by Gordon Brothers, including the use of restructuring plans, CVAs, and the implications of credit insurance on businesses

  • Future investing trends, including the potential impact of AI on the sector

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

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