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Winna has over 25 years of experience working with global companies and private equity firms, managing large, complex assignments, including M&A transactions, integration, finance modernization and process improvements, IPOs, cross-border filings, and IFRS and US GAAP conversions.
Winna provides consistent global delivery of EY services to private equity clients’ portfolio companies aligned with their investment and value-creation strategies.
As the EY Americas ESG Private Equity Leader, Winna shares insights on sustainability and ESG strategies to help integrate ESG into the private equity lifecycle (from diligence through to value creation to exit).
Winna was the EY NextWave Private Equity podcast host from 2020 to 2023, having created the successful series to bring industry trends and insights to the private equity community.
Winna holds a GDPA and a BA in Industrial Relations from McGill University. She is a US Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Accountant in Canada and Australia.
How Winna is building a better working world
“My role is to help companies grow and transform and ultimately execute a successful exit. I am energized working alongside all of the talented people who build trust and collaboration to bring a company’s vision and purpose to life. Together, we help clients find their ESG voice to build a more sustainable and just working world.”
Winna's latest thinking
Private equity firms are harnessing the ESG premium
Private equity firms need to focus on data to be able to tell a convincing story on ESG. Learn more.
01 Feb 2023
Winna Brown
How Brightstar balances value and values when implementing ESG
In this episode of EY NextWave Private Equity podcast, the speakers explore how operating executives can effectively communicate the value prop of ESG at the portco level. Learn more.
10 Aug 2022
24m 1s
How geopolitical power shifts will affect investment opportunities
In this episode of EY Next Wave Private Equity Podcast, the speakers discuss how shifts in geopolitical power will affect growth and investment opportunities. Learn more.
22 Jul 2022
24m 0s
In this episode, the speakers discuss why KKR views ESG as a business opportunity that both creates and protects value over time. Learn more.
01 Jul 2022
24m 0s
How today’s economic rebalancing is impacting PE
In this episode, the speakers discuss how macroeconomic factors such as inflation, monetary policy, and the labor shortage will impact PE investment decisions and theses. Learn more.
13 May 2022
23m 0s
PE Pulse: Five takeaways from 1Q 2022
In this episode, Pete Witte, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, explores the key themes and market dynamics from 1Q 2022 that are top of mind for PE investors. Learn more.
29 Apr 2022
10m 0s
What PE is outsourcing to create value
In this episode, the speakers discuss what tasks PE is outsourcing across business functions such as finance, IT, HR and customer service to create value. Learn more.
22 Apr 2022
20m 33s
Why mentoring matters for women in PE
In this episode, Pam Jackson, CEO of Level20, joins Winna Brown to reveal how mentorship programs can help women build long-term careers in PE. Learn more.
10 Mar 2022
26m 0s
How PE firms can win tech deals
In this episode, our speakers explore how PE firms can position themselves to win tech deals in today’s highly competitive market. Learn more.
18 Feb 2022
25m 0s
How PE can put ESG at the heart of their portfolio
PE’s ESG strategy should target the right assets as well as improve the ESG performance of businesses they already back.
01 Feb 2022
Winna Brown
What PE sees in professional sports
In this episode, our speakers reveal the drivers behind PE’s increasing presence in pro sports and explore both the opportunities and risks for investors. Learn more.
17 Dec 2021
25m 8s
Which three geopolitical risks PE investors should watch
EY EMEIA Leader-Geostrategic Business Group discuss how geopolitical risk derived from Covid-19, the tech sector and climate change impacts PE. Learn more.
24 Sept 2021
19m 47s
Which six consumer categories PE should watch
In this episode, our speakers explore the consumer product categories, behaviors and trends investors should keep an eye on. Learn more.
01 Jul 2021
27m 0s