Episode 125
21st September, 2026
ChatCFO Podcast
5 Things Every PE-Backed CFO Should Know Before Exit
Dominic Wilkinson explains what exit readiness and due diligence look like from inside a private equity-backed business, and why finance leaders need to stay prepared.
About Dominic Wilkinson and TeamSport
Dominic Wilkinson is CFO of TeamSport, the UK’s largest indoor go-karting brand. He leads finance in a capital-intensive, private equity-backed consumer business where new-site growth, wage pressure and operational performance must be managed together.
In this episode, Dominic shares a practical view of private equity due diligence and the preparation required before an exit. He also discusses building the right finance team, using AI to manage costs and move faster, and why a strong CEO-CFO relationship is central to sustainable growth.
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