{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/68925f4f3a582a36b3cccfc3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Carlo Alloni - CEO of Bellrock Group","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/1754422497815-b77ca199-b8d8-44ef-830a-c9894bce8c4a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the Air Supply podcast, host Joshua O'Connor interviews <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloalloni/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Carlo Alloni,</a> the CEO of <a href=\"https://www.bellrock.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bellrock Group</a>. Alloni, who previously held leadership roles at Ericsson, Cable &amp; Wireless, and Mitie, shares his career journey and insights into leading a technology-led, private equity-backed business. He discusses the core values and strategies that drive Bellrock Group's success, particularly its focus on people, technology, and customer obsession.</p><p><br></p><h3>Highlights from the Episode:</h3><ul><li><strong>From Investment Banking to Telecoms to Facilities Management:</strong> Alloni's career path is a journey through different industries. He started in investment banking, moved into telecommunications with Ericsson and Cable &amp; Wireless, and then transitioned to the facilities management market with Mitie before becoming CEO of Bellrock Group. </li><li><strong>The Three Pillars of Leadership:</strong> Alloni dedicates his time to three key stakeholders: <strong>clients</strong>, <strong>teams</strong>, and <strong>shareholders</strong>. He emphasizes the importance of anticipating client challenges and being accountable for solutions. He believes in creating an engaged and inspired team, and sees shareholder returns as a natural consequence of delighted clients and engaged employees.</li><li><strong>The Private Equity Advantage:</strong> He highlights the advantages of private equity, including a shorter time between decision-making and execution, a focus on what truly matters, and a high degree of flexibility. He believes this environment is fast-paced and motivating, and that it provides a clearer sense of the impact of one’s contributions.</li><li><strong>The Importance of a Strong Culture:</strong> Alloni has a \"pact\" of behaviors that he shares with his team and looks for in new hires. These behaviors include trust, accountability, a focus on solutions over excuses, and a commitment to communication. He values good people with high ethical standards and a focus on clients and teams. He also emphasizes the importance of promoting from within and leveraging the best ideas from frontline employees.</li><li><strong>A Legacy of Goodness:</strong> Alloni is driven by a desire to win as a team, lead by example, and \"do good.\" He finds motivation in creating meaningful value for clients and opportunities for his team members. His ultimate goal is to leave a legacy of a great business. </li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Joshua O'Connor"}