Himalayan Heights w/ CVC's Rob Lucas

Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast by Bain & Company

Jul 22, 202600:26:35Business

CVC CEO Rob Lucas explains how climbing the world's highest mountains—from the Seven Summits to K2—has helped shape the leadership philosophy behind one of the world's leading private equity firms.

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