Carter Looney

General Partner and Head of Strategic Capital 9FB Capital

B. Carter Looney is a results-driven entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience buying, building and transforming companies across the Industrial, IT and Financial Services sectors. Known for his hands-on leadership style and strategic insight, Carter has a proven track record of driving growth and value creation in both the U.S. and German markets. Carter’s career has been defined by his expertise in cross-border business development, turnaround strategies, and buy and build initiatives. Following a successful exit in 2010, he has focused on partnering with business owners to unlock value, secure investment, and grow through M&A. His international perspective and expansive network have made him a trusted partner in the private equity ecosystem. Carter holds an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird, equipping him with the tools to lead and innovate in dynamic, international environments. His commitment to growth through M&A as well as transformative impact continues to position him as a valuable partner to investors, management teams, and stakeholders worldwide.

CONFERENCE DAY ONE: 14TH OCTOBER

12:15 PM A CFO PANEL: KEY STRATEGIES TO FINANCE SUSTAINABLE VALUE AND FUTURE GROWTH IN THE HIGH-COST ENVIRONMENT

In volatile times, it is crucial for CFOs to made accurate, well-informed decisions around capital allocation and performance management to protect value and finance the future growth. What are the priorities around which we should be building effective strategies? How do we embed sustainability as a key component to deliver long-term value? How can we leverage innovation and organisational resilience to drive these strategies forward? Beyond that, CFOs are expected to speak the sponsor’s language, how can finance leaders successfully navigate the dynamic? Join this session to find out the answers.

· Balancing long-term sustainable value delivery with short and mid-term goals

· Developing a future-proof sustainability governance framework

· Emphasising human resilience to bring forward the future of finance: what are the key areas to focus on?

· Cutting costs, not capacity: transforming finance into a value-creation engine

· Exploring the nuances of CFO-sponsor dynamics, offering insights into effective communication, investor expectations, and the evolving role of finance leaders in private equity-backed businesses

· Challenge the traditional finance mindset: How can I finance the future growth? What strategy do I follow so it’s financeable?

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