We are pleased to share that Andrew Philp, Chief Financial Officer at activpayroll, is the latest guest on the People Agenda podcast by Lace Partners. In the episode, “What does M&A get wrong about people and how can it be fixed?”, Andrew joins hosts Chris Howard, Head of Marketing, and Shivani Sasidharan, Director of Workforce Transformation at Lace Partners, for a practical and thought-provoking discussion on one of the most complex areas of business transformation.
Drawing on his experience leading and integrating acquisitions at activpayroll, as well as his background in finance and transformation, Andrew explores why people considerations are so often underestimated during M&A activity, and how this can undermine long-term value.
The conversation highlights the importance of early engagement, clear communication, cultural alignment and strong collaboration between finance, HR and leadership teams to ensure acquisitions deliver sustainable outcomes, not just financial synergies.
The episode offers valuable insight for CFOs, HR leaders and senior executives involved in mergers, acquisitions or wider business transformation, reinforcing the critical role people play in successful integration.
It was a pleasure for activpayroll to be invited onto the People Agenda podcast and to contribute to an open and insightful discussion on the people realities of M&A, alongside the Lace Partners team.
The episode is available now on the Lace Partners People Agenda podcast.