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Clean Power HourUtility Microgrids Value Stack: 8 Revenue Streams Explained#EP324 Microgrids offer utilities eight distinct value stacks (or streams), yet most still treat them as experimental pilots. Today on the Clean Power Hour, we reveal how microgrids are strategic network assets that deliver value every single day, not just when the grid fails. Martin Szczepanik is Director of Energy and Resources at Baringa, a global energy consultancy. He brings 11 years of utility strategy experience, including work with SolarCity, major West Coast utilities, and renewable energy developers. Baringa recently released a white paper called "From Pilots to Portfolios: Scaling the Rollout of Utility Microgrids."Key D...
2025-12-1851 min
Health in Hyperdrive with Dominic James#7 - Precision Medicine: Ending the Era of Average Healthcare | Hakim Yadi OBESend us a textIn this episode of Health in Hyperdrive, Dominic James is joined by Hakim Yadi PhD OBE, a biotech entrepreneur and industry leader, to explore one of the biggest shifts in modern healthcare: precision medicine. They look at how data, genomics, AI and smarter drug development are helping us move beyond standardised treatment. Precision medicine has the potential to change how we treat people, not just conditions. By combining real-world data with pharmacology, it helps move care away from generic averages and towards what actually works for each individual. That means fewer s...
2025-12-1552 min
Beyond The Fine Print: The Tech Law PodcastEvery Lawyer Needs To Do THIS. We Cut Contract Cycle Time By 40%! with Sarah DerbyshireLegal departments need to evolve fast, and it’s not just AI that’s applying the pressure.In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Derbyshire, General Counsel at Baringa. Sarah is a calm and collected, yet fiercely driven legal leader who’s built legal functions from scratch, helped pilot AI effectively, and co-founded a career-shaping network for in-house lawyers.Sarah’s career looks more squiggly than a game of snakes and ladders, and that’s part of what makes her so effective.We dig deep into how Sarah was able to cut contract cyc...
2025-12-0438 min
Baringa's Energy InnovatorsTurbocharging the benefits of Great Britain's emerging home energy efficiency sectorIn this episode, Baringa's Ellen Fraser hosts a discussion with Sharon Johnson, CEO of AgilityEco and Rebecca Teasdale, expert in Home and Transport Decarbonisation at Baringa.In this episode, we discuss a recent study that AgilityEco commissioned Baringa to deliver ‘Turbocharging the benefits of Great Britain's emerging home energy efficiency sector.’ It highlights the opportunity for energy efficiency upgrades, which could also grow the home decarbonisation sector, create jobs, and boost the economy. The report showed that improving the energy efficiency of residential housing stock to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above...
2025-11-1718 min
Silicon Valley Front RowIndie Filmmaker Thinks AI Diminishes Creativity, StorytellingA filmmaker survey from June 2025 found that almost 3/4 of respondents plan to use artificial intelligence in their films.
But another survey found that "52% of U.S. consumers over the age of 16 would rather watch a 7/10 rated movie created by humans than a 9/10 rated movie created entirely by AI."
Rudy Ruiz, an indie filmmaker in the Los Angeles area, joins Steve Ispas and David Lam on Silicon Valley Front Row to share his critical thoughts on AI in the filmmaking industry.
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2025-11-0513 min
The Rise of the COOOperational resilience: from crisis to comebackIn episode 8, Chris Taylor, COO at Baringa, joins host Mansi Patel to explore the COO’s role in steering organisations through crisis and transformation. He shares real-life lessons from IT failures to recovery journeys, highlighting preparation, decisive action, and clear communication as cornerstones of resilient leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1621 min
Bean There, Done That!The Role of Community in Cafes. With Justin Swayn from BrewBox CollectiveIn this episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Justin Swayn, founder of Brew Box Collective, an award-winning café in Baringa, Sunshine Coast. Justin shares his deeply personal journey—from overcoming life’s toughest challenges to building a café that’s more than just a place to grab a coffee. His story is a testament to the power of community, resilience, and purpose-driven business.
From a past filled with hardship to finding his passion for hospitality, Justin has built Brew Box Collective as a hub for connection, support, and local collaboration. He talks...
2025-03-3028 min
Money BoxMoney Box Live: Energy Debt HelpPeople owe more money for gas and electricity bills than ever before. New calculations from the energy consultancy firm Baringa reveal the average typical energy debt is £1,500 - that's up £300 in a year. The total owed to energy companies is 3.8 billion pounds, which is almost double what it was two years ago.Energy prices are also forecast to rise by 5% from April, adding £85 a year to household bills meaning a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity would pay £1823 a year.In this Money Box Live, we're finding out how to manage energy debt...
2025-03-1928 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsHow ‘Energy-as-a-Service’ models unlock commercial decarbonisationIn this episode, Baringa's Ellen Fraser hosts a discussion with Tim Meanock, CEO and co-founder of the climate tech company Tallarna, and Daniel Bolton, expert in Home and Transport Decarbonisation at Baringa. The conversation explores Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) as an innovative solution for commercial decarbonisation. The guests explain the mechanics of EaaS models, the financial incentives they provide, and how to develop robust business cases that meet the needs of all stakeholders. They also address risk management for EaaS projects, considering various customer profiles, and offer strategic advice for businesses seeking to decarbonise their operations.
2025-01-1623 min
Let’s Talk DataSustainable Data Practices: Insights from Frances O’Rafferty, Senior Manager at BaringaWhat steps can organisations take to manage data effectively while minimising its environmental footprint? As data volumes grow exponentially, adopting sustainable practices is becoming crucial for businesses striving to balance operational needs with environmental responsibility.In this episode, we’re joined by Frances O’Rafferty, Senior Manager at Baringa and a leader in the Data, Analytics, and AI space. With a passion for impactful data solutions and relationship-building, Frances sheds light on the often-overlooked environmental impact of data storage and the importance of mindful data management.Frances discusses strategies for addressing challenges like the rising tide...
2024-12-1955 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsCorporate Catalyst: An emissions first approach to achieving global decarbonisationIn this episode Baringa's Ellen Fraser is joined by Faraz Ahmad, Head of Net Zero Grid at Amazon, and Hannah Simmonds, Baringa expert in corporate decarbonisation. They discuss an independent Baringa study commissioned by Amazon to assess the global decarbonisation impact of the corporate sector adopting an emissions first approach, prioritising renewables procurement to where it has the highest grid decarbonisation impact. We discussed the key findings of our study, its relevance and importance to players across the renewable value chain globally, and why Amazon and the Emissions First partnership are advocating for change. ...
2024-09-2734 min
How HR Leaders Change the WorldBuilding Respect & Trust: Emma Pace, Chief People Officer, BaringaEmma reflects on change in the HR profession, the positive role it holds in business and discusses HR's leadership in driving Baringa's culture of being kind and being curious. Discussing opportunities for AI to help us to think more creatively and intelligently, Emma provides thoughts on applying insights, and any newly created time, to work on respect and belonging in the workplace, and why this is important in today's climate. Emma shares practical steps that help prevent consequences of miscommunication, advocating the importance of building trust, and that everyone in HR should allow the time...
2024-09-2432 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsGrowing the UK’s hydrogen sector In this episode Baringa’s James Constable and Molly Iliffe are joined by Progressive Energy’s Catherine Wainwright to discuss growing the UK’s hydrogen sector. Catherine is Commercial Lead for EET ’s low carbon hydrogen project, one of the first large scale, low carbon hydrogen production hubs in the world. She brings over thirty years of industry experience and has been instrumental in the development of the contracts with government that support renewables (“CfDs”), and now the new Hydrogen Business Model – which is the way the government will support Hydrogen production. Molly is Baringa...
2024-09-0926 min
The Rise of the COOWorkforce of the future: skills and capabilities that will make COOs and their teams successful in tomorrow’s worldIn episode one of our ‘The Rise of the COO podcast’ we talk about ‘Workforce of the future', exploring expert perspectives from our clients and Baringa leaders around how COOs can shape the future of work in response to disruption in the workplace, creating an environment to unlock more human potential and balancing the short term need for operational efficiency and cost reduction versus the long term need for talent development and attraction. Hosted by Mansi Patel, Capabilities Sector Leader and COO Network Sponsor at Baringa, we're joined by experts Havana Abid, SVP, Global Finance & Operations at Pearso...
2024-09-0536 min
Baringa's Climate & Sustainability trailblazers – a Financial Services podcastSustainability strategy and disclosure landscape with Goldman SachsIn this episode, Emily Farrimond is joined by Michael Rosen, Vice President of the Sustainable Finance Group at Goldman Sachs, and Justin Hartman, expert in sustainability in financial services at Baringa. Listen as they discuss Goldman's current sustainability strategy, perspectives on the sustainability disclosure landscape and more about the recently published Sustainability Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-3135 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsThe role of low carbon thermal generation in the UK’s energy mixIn this episode Baringa’s James Constable and Chris Thackary are joined by SSE Thermal’s Hannah Bronwin. As a director of business development, Hannah is responsible for growth of low-carbon thermal generation, hydrogen production and storage at SSE Thermal. Chris Thackeray is Baringa’s global CCS lead. Together they discuss the role of low carbon thermal generation in the future UK energy mix and some of the quite significant challenges facing the need for flexible generation as we move ahead with decarbonising the system. Are you on the list? For more insi...
2024-06-2836 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsData and Digital Energy Transition In this episode Baringa’s James Constable and Anne-Laure Mersier are joined by National Grid’s Chief Data Officer, Gavin Goodland. Together they discuss data and digital innovation, including the digital spine. As a technology leader, Gavin talks about his career so far and is role in National Grid. Are you on the list? For more insights from our experts, register for our Energy and Resources Briefing here https://www.baringa.com/en/industries/energy-resources/newsletter-er/ For more views on the role of digital transformation in the energy transition visit https://www.barin...
2024-06-0528 minBaringa's Climate & Sustainability trailblazers – a Financial Services podcastGreening the built environmentIn this episode, Emily Farrimond is joined by David Willock from Lloyds Banking Group and Rebecca Teasdale from Baringa to discuss the significant social and just transition implications of greening the built environment. They delve deep into the roles of banks, breaking the circle of blame and the impact of leaky, inefficient homes on individual's quality of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-0830 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsClean energy supply chainsIn this episode Baringa's James Constable is joined by Dharmesh Jadavji. Dharmesh has just joined Baringa from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, where he was lead commercial advisor to the secretary of state and headed up Hydrogen Allocation Round 1. James and Dharmesh discuss the UK's Green Industry Growth Accelerator (GIGA) and green supply chains.Are you on the list? For more insights from our experts, register for our Energy and Resources Briefing here (https://www.baringa.com/en/industries/energy-resources/newsletter-er/?utm_source=energy-innovators&utm_medium=url&utm_campaign=det). ...
2024-04-2421 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsAI and the energy transition In this episode Baringa’s James Constable, Kelly Hume and Silas O’Dea discuss the use cases of AI in the energy transition. They share why AI is not a silver bullet, the need for brilliant basics and key considerations for successful deployment of digital solutions to achieve growth. Are you on the list? For more insights from our experts, register for our Energy and Resources Briefing here (https://www.baringa.com/en/industries/energy-resources/newsletter-er/?utm_source=energy-innovators&utm_medium=url&utm_campaign=det). For more views on the role of digita...
2024-03-2726 min
The POWER Podcast157. How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating RisksIn mid-January, scientists who maintain the world’s temperature records announced that 2023 was the hottest year on record. NASA researchers say extreme weather across the planet, including heat extremes, wildfires, droughts, tropical cyclones, heavy precipitation, floods, high-tide flooding, and marine heat waves, will become more common and severe as the planet warms. That’s a big problem for power grids, because extreme weather often causes outages and damage to grid assets.
Michael Levy, U.S. Networks lead and Global Head of Asset Resilience at Baringa Partners, a global management consulting firm, is highly focused on extreme weather risks and developing plan...
2024-03-1321 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsDigitalisation of Generation Behind the MeterIn the first episode in our second series Baringa’s James Constable, Nichola Plower and Karim Alnakkash explore key themes in flexibility and the role of digital, building on their experience working together as client and adviser at EDF, and now colleagues at Baringa. Are you on the list? For more insights from our experts, register for our Energy & Resources Briefing hereFor more views on the role of digital transformation in the energy transition visit Digital Energy Transition | Baringa
2024-02-2146 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsAustralia’s electricity sectorBaringa’s Alan Rai is joined by the Grattan Institute’s Tony Wood, and Alex Gosewinckel from Baringa’s energy advisory business in Australia. They discuss Australia’s reference case and the challenges in achieving net zero for the Australian electricity sector.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1935 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsAuctionsBaringa's Will Kinsey is joined by Statkraft’s Kevin O’Donovan, and Luke Humphrey and Hugo de Sevin from Baringa's Energy Markets and Analytics team, as they discuss the key learning points from recent auctions and tackle some of the key challenges facing the auctions process moving forwards. To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1937 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsHydrogenBaringa's Erik Rakhou is joined by EIT InnoEnergy's Carina Krastel and Martijn Koerts, and Kate Orchard, a Senior Manager in Baringa's Generation and Trading team, as they discuss the role of hydrogen in greening carbon-intensive industry processes, and the best ways to scale up hydrogen deployment over short and longer-term horizons.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1935 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsDecarbonising heat (Caldera)James Constable is joined by Baringa's James Greenleaf, and James Macnaghten from Caldera, as they have a wide-ranging and thought-provoking discussion on the challenges facing the decarbonisation of UK housing stock, the technology solutions available to achieve housing decarbonisation, and the policy and market challenges involved in accelerating the decarbonisation of heat in the UK.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1936 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsDecarbonising transport: UNPACKEDIn our latest explainer podcast, Baringa's Matt Hattam is joined by Alexis Storey, a Manager in Baringa's Energy and Resources practice, as they explore the key themes discussed in episode 5 of our Energy Innovators series.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1910 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsDecarbonising transportBaringa's Will Kinsey is joined by Becks Jeffery and Tess Kermode from Uber, and Natasha Patel, Energy & Resources, Baringa. In this episode, we have a conversation about the initiatives that Uber are developing to transition to electric vehicles, and the challenges and opportunities involved in driving the electric vehicle agenda forwards.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1933 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsDecarbonising heat (Vatenfall Heat): UNPACKEDIn our latest explainer podcast, Baringa’s Matt Hattam and Becky Teasdale explore the key themes from episode 4 of our Energy Innovators PodcastTo learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1913 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsDecarbonising heat (Vatenfall heat)James Constable, Energy & Resources, Baringa, speaks with Mike Reynolds, Managing Director of Vattenfall Heat and Stefan Gebski, a Director in Baringa’s Energy and Resources practice, about what is currently being done to decarbonise heat, and what the challenges are in driving the heat agenda forward.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1933 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsFlexibility and the role of flex asset platforms: UNPACKEDIn our latest explainer podcast, Baringa’s Matt Hattam, Jamie Gillespie and Sam Angwin explore the key themes from episode 3 of our Energy Innovators Podcast.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1921 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsFlexibility and the role of flex asset platformsBaringa’s James Constable is joined by Devrim Celal, CEO of Upside Energy, and Nichola Plower, Director in Baringa’s Energy and resources practice, as they discuss the energy transition from the perspective of real-time asset optimisation and control, new customer developments in the flexibility space, and the opportunity that renewables have to play in the transition to a low carbon electricity system.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1934 min2024-02-1915 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsDecarbonising temporary powerBaringa’s James Constable is joined by Carsten Reincke-Collon, Director of Future Technologies at Aggreko and Ilesh Patel, Partner in Baringa’s Energy and Resources team, as they discuss the challenges of decarbonising diesel as a fuel for temporary power, balancing the growing customer demand to ‘grow green’ with the need for reliable temporary power, and the benefits and drawbacks of various alternative fuels.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1927 minBaringa's Energy InnovatorsGreen Energy SupplyBaringa's James Constable is joined by James Graham (SmartestEnergy) and Henning Bottger (Baringa), as they talk about the impact of Covid-19 on the energy market, the challenges and opportunities currently facing Smartest Energy, and renewable sourcing strategies going forward.To learn more about Baringa, click here: https://www.baringa.com/en
2024-02-1646 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastThe flexibility episodeEurope’s net-zero targets for 2050 are ambitious, but the roll-out of renewable energy will not be successful without a significant boost to flexibility in power markets. Listen to a discussion on the prospects for batteries, both giga and household, in the energy transition and where the hotspots are in Europe. Could new technology such as sodium-ion be a game changer for energy storage?Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, MontelGuest: Sam Ebohon, Director Flexibility, Baringa Partners
2024-01-1931 min
Transition Talks35. Beyond Platforms: Navigating Offshore Energy's Shared Data EcosystemShared data platforms will be crucial in improving efficiency, innovation and ultimately, in accelerating the energy transition. Our latest Transition Talks episode explores two key projects that are making significant advancements in this area: NZTC’s Offshore Energy Data Architecture (OEDA), and the Open Surface Data Universe (OSDU). Together Blair O’Connor, Project Manager at NZTC, Stephen Roebuck, Co-Founder at InDHu, Silas O’Dea, Partner at Baringa Partners and Tim Hunter-Rowe, Head of Knowledge & Data Stores at bp, discuss the projects’ shared challenges and opportunities, and the future of facilitati...
2024-01-1744 min
Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy PodcastWill Chris Bowen’s capacity scheme actually work?Baringa’s Anne Bailey talks about the Capacity Investment Mechanism and what’s needed to make it work. Plus: AEMO’s 2024 ISP, the COP28 results, and energy ministers and coal plants.
2023-12-1545 min
The Start, Scale & Succeed PodcastThe Three Pillars of Strategic Success with Faris Aranki - Ep. 109In this zealous episode, Faris Aranki, Founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting, shares how his passion for improving strategic effectiveness within all businesses and individuals led to the establishment of Shiageto Consulting.You will discover:- How to stress test the quality of your ideas- The one reason the vast majority of strategic plans fall short- Why the perfect strategy and all the right people still might fail to follow through
Faris Aranki has experienced first-hand the fine differences between strategic success and failure. Faris has worked to...
2023-10-3021 min
The Impact Room - Conversations That Shape Exceptional LeadershipEpisode 28 - Nicola Freemantle-Phillips, Senior Consultant Baringa & PartnersWelcome to The Impact Room podcast, where we're thrilled to have Holly in conversation with the remarkable Nicola Freemantle-Phillips. Nicola brings a wealth of experience as a senior leader in the energy and utilities industry, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Baringa and a passionate advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI). She is also a CMI accredited Chartered Manager.
With 18 years of experience in the energy sector, Nicola is not only an authentic senior operations leader but also a staunch advocate for good leadership and DEI. She champions women's sports, particularly women's football, and carries...
2023-10-1323 min
Climate. Money. Work.Awaiting the SEC’s Climate Rule with Experts from BaringaAs we await the SEC’s climate rule and California’s carbon footprint legislation, there is much to discuss for companies and investors alike to get ready. With us today to help discuss both the risks and opportunities, and share what they’re hearing from clients, are two experts in this space from Baringa: Cindra Maharaj and Hortense Viard.
Cindra Maharaj is a Partner at Baringa, and an expert in finance, treasury risk, and controls, and helps firms respond to changing market and regulatory requirements. Hortense Viard is a Director at Baringa, and an expert in climate sustain...
2023-10-0440 min
Insider's Guide to Energy142 – Future-Proofing our Energy GridsIt is universally accepted in the energy industry that extreme weather events and the physical risk of climate change are growing in frequency and severity, but how does one price this “risk” into their investments and decision making? Join our hosts as they chat on a why energy utilities and investors need to factor climate risk for energy infrastructure, in a blazing conversation with Michael Levy, US Networks Lead at Baringa with the underlying theme being “the cost of adaptation is a fraction of the cost of restoration”. Hosts: Chris Sass, Jeff McAulay Additional ReadsBaring...
2023-10-0237 min
Cérge Stories of Inclusion Audio Series15. Bundy's Story of Inclusion at White's IGA BaringaHaving an assistance dog can be daunting sometimes, as I’ve been asked numerous times by security for ID for Buddy, and it can be scary and anxiety producing at the time.
I struggle with a condition called dysautonomia, which causes chronic fatigue and fainting episodes, if i stand or walk for too long...
Buddy's Story of Inclusion brought to life by White's IGA.
2023-09-2203 min
The Joyful Communications PodcastEpisode 9: Is Kindness a Business Communications Strategy?These days, it is not uncommon to see people exhibit kindness as a means to an end.
But that approach, whether intentional or not, weaves in manipulation because you are doing things expecting to get something in return.
Imagine a world where your authentic kindness reaps MORE benefits and rewards than those who use kindness as a hook.
Imagine applying that strategy to your business and communications. (Talk about a game-changer!)
We live in a time where genuine, heartfelt kindness stands out. Why? Because it is rare to find and experience.
2023-08-1827 min
Insights from Leaders with Lucy CarterInsights from Leaders: Lucy's conversation with Graeme Swan, Partner at Baringa PartnersWelcome to Insights from Leaders, with Lucy Carter at TenOpalSquare.co.uk.
Hear my honest and frank conversations with leaders from accountancy and wider professional services firms, sharing their path to leadership and how they continue to thrive. Through listening, you'll find there's lots you'll be able to relate to your journey into leadership, but also gain advice and top tips to help you on your way too.
In this episode gain insights into leadership and how to navigate the path to leadership from Graeme Swan, a Senior Partner at Baringa Partners. Graeme mad...
2023-07-2820 min
Aspen UKScaling Up Innovative SolutionsSolar and wind energy used to be considered speculative, prototype ideas of no-carbon energy solutions. Yet the enormous growth seen in these two forms of renewable energy over the last decade has soared past pessimistic predictions. Off the back of this success, the question for other promising innovations is how can they do the same? How can we apply the lessons learned from the success of solar and wind energy to other innovations? And, what solutions should we be betting on?This is the first discussion in our new ‘Critical Conversations’ series with Mars Wrigley UK bringing toge...
2023-06-0957 min
The Sustainable Finance PodcastExploring the SEC & TCFD Carbon Reporting Sticking PointsBaringa is a global consulting firm with expertise in sustainable finance transformation, ESG integration and climate change risk. In today’s episode of the SFP I’m speaking with Cindra Maharaj, a corporate treasury and risk expert partner with Baringa in New York. We’re going to discuss how financial institutions are navigating the transition to a net zero economy and why those already aligned with TCFD, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, likely still have some way to go to comply with the carbon and other Green House Gas (GHG) reporting protocol that the SEC is proposing.
See the Br...
2023-05-1425 min
The Future of the FirmHuman-centric leadershipWhen was the last time you experienced a crisis? How did you react? If you're anything like the rest of us, the answer might be—not that well. But what if that crisis wasn't something personal, but global? How would you deal with that if you were in a position of leadership, and others were looking to you for guidance? In this episode, Fiona Czerniawska speaks with Adrian Bettridge, who brings over 26 years' experience as a consultant to his role as managing partner at Baringa. Recorded as part of our Greater Leadership Rethink in...
2023-03-0829 minBaringa's Climate & Sustainability trailblazers – a Financial Services podcastWomen's financial inclusion: making sure no one gets left behindDuring this episode of our Climate & Sustainability Trailblazers podcast, we talk about the the role of women in the climate change agenda. Our host, Emily Farrimond, is joined by by Nithyasri (Nithya) Sharma, director of Global Strategy at Women's World Banking and Hortense Viard Expert in Climate and Sustainability Strategy at Baringa, to discuss the concept of a just transition and women’s financial inclusion in it. Join us to hear how integrating these concepts into your business can drive value and help create a more just and sustainable world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-03-0732 min
SupplyChainTalkSupplyChainTalk: Empowering your supply chain with end-to-end connectivityThis is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk. Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Empowering your supply chain with end-to-end connectivityFrom the factory shelves to your customers’ doorstep - using technology to empower your entire supply chainHow to integrate your systems and provide real-time connectivity to power a transparent supply chainRe-establishing your digitalisation plan - how to create a visible and connected end-to-end journeyThis episode is hosted by Chris Middletonhttps://www.lin...
2023-02-0155 minBaringa's Climate & Sustainability trailblazers – a Financial Services podcastSustainable Finance: Learnings from GuernseyIn this episode of our Climate & Sustainability Trailblazers podcast, we discuss the critical role of finance in enabling the transition to a more sustainable and net zero economy through the case study of Guernsey. Our host, Emily Farrimond, ESG and sustainability lead at Baringa, is joined by Rupert Pleasant, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, and Simon Connell, expert in sustainability and ESG at Baringa, as they share the work they’re doing to drive capital towards sustainable outcomes. While the finance sector has made tremendous progress in the transition to a lower carbon planet, we also look at the im...
2023-01-3030 min
Institute for GovernmentProcurement in the pandemic and beyond: Reflections and lessons for government commercialThe government’s ability to quickly and effectively procure goods and services was a critical part of the UK’s response to coronavirus. Whether goods like PPE or services such as testing facilities, the government handed out large contracts, often to new suppliers, at greater speed and with less competition than normal.
The government was faced with difficult choices, and no easy options, raising questions about the decisions made and improvements that could be made in the future.
At this event, an expert panel discussed:
How effective were government changes to procurement guidance?
Did the government strike the right balance betw...
2022-11-2959 min
Driven by Data: The PodcastS3 | Ep 4 | The Resurgence of Data Modelling with Kelly Hume, Lead Partner - Data Analytics & AI at Baringa PartnersIn Episode 4 of Season 3, of Driven By Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Kelly Hume, Lead Partner of Data Analytics & AI at Baringa Partners, where they discuss the resurgence of data modelling, which includes;How she was persuaded not to study astrophysics but went on to work at NASA Why she suffered from Imposter Syndrome by being surrounded by Nobel Prize winnersWhy Baringa have one P&L to drive better levels of collaboration How their strategic focus is on sustainability & climate change How Baringa built the world’s leading climate change scenario model The resurgence of da...
2022-11-2946 min
Insider's Guide to Energy97 - A Conversation with Joe Catarella at BaringaThis week, Chris is joined by Joe Catarella, Partner at North America Energy & Resources at Baringa. With more than 18 years experience in the energy sector in the US and abroad, Joe discusses the range of considerations within the energy transformation process. Where does the US stand in the transformation process and what can they learn from other nation’s approaches?
2022-11-1449 min
The Consulting Growth PodcastEpisode 15 - Adrian Bettridge, Managing Partner, Baringa PartnersAdrian joined Barringa as a FS Partner in 2007 when it had 45 employees. His successes in that role prompted him to be voted as Managing Partner in 2014. As of 2022, Barringa has over 1500 employees, has expanded into many new industries and services.One of the many interesting things about Baringa has been its ability to maintain a 'people first' culture despite its meteoric growth. Among many other things, Adrian tells us how they have achieved this.Send us a textProf. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Joe's research, writing, speaking and insights...
2022-11-0134 min
Spotlight On PodcastSpotlight On Sustainability with Andy Churr, Global Sustainable Business Strategy Lead at BaringaIn this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Andy Churr, the Global Sustainable Business Strategy Lead at Baringa. Here, Andy expands on his career journey in consulting, providing an insight into the systemic nature of sustainability, authentic approaches to ESG initiatives, and the importance of integrating sustainability into your core business values.Putting people first. Creating impact that lasts. https://www.baringa.com/en/join-us/
2022-10-0314 min
Plugged In: the energy news podcastDemand destructionDrought, heatwaves, weak river and hydro levels, combined with record low French nuclear output and dwindling gas supplies are driving energy prices to fresh highs on a daily basis. Aluminium producers and fertiliser firms have already announced closures across Europe. Listen to a discussion on the outlook for industry over the months ahead. Will it experience demand reduction or destruction?Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, MontelGuests: Tobias Federico, CEO, Energy Brainpool Mark Turner, Partner, Baringa Alexander Andresen, Head of Power Procurement, Elkem.
2022-08-2537 min
Sustainable Finance Guernsey PodcastHow to achieve a Just Transition with BaringaEmily Farrimond and Bella Mackenzie, from the ESG and Sustainability team at Baringa, discuss the findings of their research report, 'How can Guernsey support a just transition towards net zero?', produced in collaboration with Guernsey Finance. Emily and Bella will discuss both the global implications and local applications of those considerations reported therein. Watch out for the full report which will be released in September 2022. To listen to more of our podcasts, check them out hereSign up for our upcoming annual Sustainable Finance Week 2022 hereConnect with Mark on LinkedIn
2022-07-1446 minBaringa's Climate & Sustainability trailblazers – a Financial Services podcastTransparency in sustainable finance: it's more than a tick box exercise - Part 2In this episode, Emily Farrimond, Baringa’s ESG and Sustainability lead, speaks to Natalia Cermeno, Expert in ESG and Sustainable Finance at Baringa, and Wendy Whewell, Head ESG & Climate Change, Corporate & Commercial Banking at Santander UK, about the role of sustainable finance in driving positive change. Join us to hear why a structured approach to ESG is necessary to enable businesses to make informed decisions and equip them for future challenges in the new sustainable world. The risk of greenwashing is heightened with the new wave of ‘green’ financial products and a lack of transparency in sustainable finance opens this up t...
2022-07-0721 min
Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy PodcastAustralia's rapid transition to renewablesAEMO lays out roadmap for a rapid transition to renewables, Baringa's Alan Rai joins us to discuss the high points and the lows.
2022-07-0133 minBaringa's Climate & Sustainability trailblazers – a Financial Services podcastTransparency in sustainable finance: it's more than a tick box exercise - Part 1In this episode, Emily Farrimond, Baringa’s ESG and Sustainability lead, speaks to Natalia Cermeno, Expert in ESG and Sustainable Finance at Baringa, and Wendy Whewell, Head ESG & Climate Change, Corporate & Commercial Banking at Santander UK, about the role of sustainable finance in driving positive change. Join us to hear why a structured approach to ESG is necessary to enable businesses to make informed decisions and equip them for future challenges in the new sustainable world. The risk of greenwashing is heightened with the new wave of ‘green’ financial products and a lack of transparency in sustainable finance opens this up t...
2022-06-2719 min
LocavoresLocavores Podcast TrailerWelcome to the Locavores Podcast! A Locavore is person who choses to consume food that is grown, raised or produced locally. This podcast is recorded and produced for the Sunshine Coast!The Locavores Podcast is hosted by Roz White, owner of White's IGA.Roz and Michael White purchased a small convenience store in Maroochydore in 1993. Since this time the business has grown from 1 store with 3 staff to 5 stores. Currently, the White’s IGA Group consists of 5 stores located at Baringa, Bli Bli, Mooloolah, Mt Coolum and Peregian Beach. White’s IGA Group proudly sour...
2022-05-3002 minBaringa's Climate & Sustainability trailblazers – a Financial Services podcastPermission to Transition: Enabling a ‘just’ and society led transitionThe financial services industry faces limitless opportunities to create shared value for shareholders, employees, the planet and society. Baringa’s ESG lead, Emily Farrimond is joined by Tom Orr, Climate Change & Sustainability expert at Baringa, and Rishi Madlani, Head of Climate & Sustainable Finance at Natwest Group to understand how sustainability plays out in both their work and personal lives, as well as the barriers and enablers of the transition. Join us as we explore the role of financial institutions in creating ESG value through net zero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-1625 min
SheLeads in TechSheLeads in Tech Episode 4 - Exploring the Links between Engagement, Wellness, Innovation and RetentionThe modern workplace is at the intersection between the great resignation and return to hybrid working, it is important to consider how Engagement and Wellbeing strategy is formulated and establishedIn this Episode, Andreea Antemie, Consultant at Baringa Partners, joins us on an engaging discussing on the links between engagement, wellness, innovation and retention
2022-04-1634 min
fondu. fmwhere the money isA conversation with Ottilly Mould, ESG/Climate Consultant in Financial Services at Baringa, in London.
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2022-03-171h 05Money BoxEnergy PricesAs millions of people are paying even more for their gas and electricity, Charmaine Cozier, listeners and experts discuss why prices are set to increase further, the pressure it’s putting on household budgets and what options might be available to help cushion the financial impact. We hear from callers Catherine, Peter, Janet & Mary about their experiences and worries regarding a significant increase in their energy bills. And experts Abby Jitendra, Principle Policy Manager on Energy for Citizens Advice and Vanessa Clark, Partner at Baringa, a management consultancy that works with the energy industry, join th...
2022-01-2625 minDriven by Data: The PodcastS2 | Ep 16 | Data Management; Alternative Perspectives for Driving Value at Scale with Paul Jones, Director of Data, Analytics & AI at Baringa PartnersIn Episode 16 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Paul Jones, Director of Data, Analytics & AI at Baringa Partners, where they discuss how to drive value through alternative perspectives within data management, which includes: How Data Management has evolved over the last 20 years Different perspectives of Data Management What kinds of value creation opportunities do these different perspectives open up The role of technology within Data Management Why having different perspectives can break down silo’s and improve collaboration The importance of jargon-busting and applying common sense to Data Management Whether these va...
2022-01-2546 min
parkrun adventurers podcastEpisode 269 - Criminal IntentThis week Olly & Mel return to regular programming with news from Wentworth Common & Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve parkrun, a full round up from Dazza's and a new Obi recipient. We welcome back Tracey for 20-2-2 at Des Connor Park juniors and Lyndell returns to the crease from Baringa parkrun. Meanwhile The Informant gets technical with naming conventions.
2022-01-1958 min
Hot 91 The Weather KidWED WEATHER KID - CONNORBaringa State School is one of the Coast news schools, situated in the new Aura development just south of Caloundra, this vibrant and thriving community was well represented this morning by this little legend...
Thanks Connor from Grade III
2021-12-0203 minMoney BoxNew green savings bondsThe government has launched its new green investment bond for savers. The money raised will go to the Treasury and it says help pay for existing green priorities such as making transport cleaner and supporting energy efficiency. Individuals can put up to £100,000 into the National Savings & Investments green bond. It will pay 0.65% a year for three years. But there are dozens of similar products that pay a lot more. Is that the price of going green with your finances? We hear from Becky O’Connor, head of pensions and savings at Interactive Investor.If your energy firm has...
2021-10-2328 min
Powering Payments Podcast by Form3Ep 08. Form3: An Introduction to NPA & ISO - ft Jana Mackintosh - UK FInance, Ben Matthews - Baringa & Joss Wilbraham - Form3What’s covered in this episode:What is NPA?Concept v Reality: Where are we now?Why should it matter to banks, businesses and consumers?What is ISO20022 and what does it mean for the UK Banking and Payments Industry?The many uses cases of NPA and ISO20022The benefits of standards
2021-10-1124 min
Hot 91 The Weather KidWED WEATHER KID - JaydenJayden loves computers, all things tech and his homemade sandwiches.
Baringa State School has another superstar on their hands, we were just lucky to have him read our weather so in the future we can say, we knew him when....
2021-08-1802 min
Climb In ConsultingEpisode 83 - Life Lessons & Learnings From Building A 1,000 Person Consultancy with Adrian BettridgeIn today’s episode of Climb In Consulting I speak with Adrian Bettridge, Managing Partner at Baringa Partners, an award winning, multi-national consultancy working across Energy, Financial Services, Consumer Products & Retail and Telecoms & Media, and Central Government.
For long time listeners, Adrian will be a familiar guest, making his first appearance in episode 4, way back when I started this podcast almost 3 years ago.
For those that don’t know, Baringa is where I cut my teeth in consulting, spending 3 years from 2012 to 2015, working as part of their rapidly growing Financial Services practice.
Since our first interview, Adrian and I have kept...
2021-05-211h 34
CTRM RadioCTRMRadio Episode 22 - Disruptive Technology in Commodity Trading revisitedCTRMRadio revisits disruptive technologies in Commodities. We talk with Jochen Herrman of Baringa Partners and Ross Attril of EnergyOne about overall trends and around a tool for business process automation specifically as an example.
At the same time, ComTech is working on an update report in disruptive tech. due out end Q2 2021 and we seek your input via a short set of questions at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DTech2021.
CTRMRadio is an ad hoc podcast from Commodity Technology Advisory and CTRMCenter. It is kindly sponsored by Enuit, an award-winning provider of CTRM and Commodity Management solutions worldwide.
2021-04-3021 minNo Idle FretsRe-Post of Show #168 from 8/12/2008 mp3Songs on this week's show:03:15 "Gort Baringa" by Edison West from the CD: "Playing Outside."08:15 "Not Human" by Terry Hankins from the CD: "Solo Guitar."11:20 "GWay" by Terry Hankins from the CD: "Solo Guitar."15:25 "Easy Way Out" by Terrence Brewer from the CD: "QuintEssential"24:25 "Nothing But The Heart" by Larry Newcomb from the CD: "Nothing But The Heart."30:45 "Day Song" by Sam Crain from the CD: "Solo Jazz Guitar."Thanks for listening.
2021-04-3000 min
Hot 91 The Weather KidWED WEATHER KID - JaxonBaringa State Primary School has Jaxon to thank for todays weather...
2021-04-2801 min
Transform NOWBONUS: The Culture Key for Digital TransformationENCORE REPLAY
Sustainable digital transformation involves much more than a plan to implement new technology.
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Michael Marchuk talks with Rob Maguire, a partner at Baringa, about the need to support the employees during times of change, but also about how leadership affects the entire culture of the organization. This culture tone is set by the most senior management that influences not only the management team and the companies employees, but also the customers who interact with the people and digital workers within the organization.
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2021-04-0720 min
CTRM RadioCTRMRadio Episode 21 - Climate, Carbon And CTRM SoftwareComTech takes a look at the potential impacts of climate and carbon on CTRM and CM software. We talk to Peter C. Fusaro of Global Change Associates, David Kane, Partner with Baringa and Bruce Tozer of Gen10 about the issues and likely outcomes.
2021-03-0437 min
Climb In ConsultingEpisode 77 - David Stoddard - Barnett WaddinghamIn today’s episode of Climb In Consulting I speak with David Stoddard, the Chief Operating Officer at Barnett Waddingham, a leading independent professional services consultancy across risk, pensions, investment and insurance, with a team of over 1,330 people across the UK.
David has had an incredibly varied career, having worked across many of the big names in consulting including Accenture, EY and Baringa. The last of which is where we first met, on a project for one of David’s Life & Pensions clients.
Over the last 25 years David has moved from consulting into industry and back again and navigated multiple cont...
2021-02-261h 30Money BoxCaravaners denied refunds on feesElectricity and gas bills will rise in April by an average £96 a year - an increase of 9 per cent at a time when inflation is less than 1 per cent. Ellen Fraser, energy specialist at Baringa Partners explains why.Static caravan owners are paying £5000 a year or more in holiday park fees. But they have been unable to visit them during the lockdowns and say that they have been denied refunds on their annual bills. Paul Lewis talks to Gary Rycroft, a partner with solicitors Joseph A Jones and Ros Pritchard, Director General of the British Holiday & Home Pa...
2021-02-0630 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- David Prince, Cyber Security Consulting Lead at Baringa PartnersOn this episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Toby is delighted to be joined by David Prince, Cyber Security Consulting Lead at Baringa Partners.The major focus for this episode is cyber security: an area of the market that has truly gained momentum over the past couple of years. David provides us with attuned insights into this sector, sharing current trends and the outlook you need to be a successful cyber security firm. Effective cyber security provisions are becoming a necessity in FinTech, and so David shares with us how we can approach this evolving and dynamic...
2021-01-2939 min
After Dinner Leadership008: Long-term Greedy...with...Adrian BettridgeWhat does it really mean to be a values based leader? Adrian Bettridge of Baringa Partners shares the importance of emotional intelligence, and the benefit of being long-term greedy.Episode links:The Big ShortThe Economist PodcastsHookThe High Performance PodcastThe Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E Frankl As a Man Thinketh by James AllenPrinciples by Ra...
2021-01-2230 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Fintech Focus Podcast- David Harris and Ben Matthews of Baringa PartnersOn this special episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Toby is joined by an incredible duo from Baringa Partners: David Harris and Ben Matthews.Baringa prides itself in being a people-first business and so David and Ben share how they have adapted their work culture at a time when normal practices have been upheaved. Communication, client support, talent acquisition, and differentiating your brand all feature in the conversations of this episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast!FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech...
2020-12-0743 min
The HC Commodities PodcastTrading Clean HydrogenWill clean hydrogen be one of the most actively traded commodities in the next decade? Already exchanges are publishing prices and trading houses, shippers, utilities, and oil and gas producers are engaged in projects and building teams and regulators are discussing market structures.In this episode our guest, Erik Rakhou of Baringa Partners, walks us through the factors and steps it will take to get there, the various initiatives underway right now, and the likely journey the market will take. This is an unmissable episode for anyone considering the commercial opportunities in clean hydrogen now and in...
2020-11-2451 min
Hot 91 The Weather KidWED WEATHER KID - HuwToday we met a remarkable young man named Huw Hughes who represented Baringa State School.
A delightful young man who did his mum and school proud.
2020-11-1102 min
Sam & AshWED WEATHER KID - HuwHuw Hughes of Baringa State School was our wonderful weather kid today.
A sensational young man who did his Mum and his school proud.
2020-11-1102 minSam & AshLast years APPLE 4 The Teacher Winner - BelindaWe love our teachers here on the Sunny Coast and each year HOT91 celebrate our awesome teachers with Apple for the Teacher.
We are well in train for the 2020 crop but last years winner Belinda from Baringa joined us for a quick chat to let us know what winning meant to her...
2020-10-2103 min