What drives Bellrock's success
In this podcast Carlo Alloni is interviewed by Joshua O'Connor of the Air Supply podcast, and 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.
- From Investment Banking to Telecoms to Facilities Management: Carlo's career path is a journey through different industries. He started in investment banking, moved into telecommunications with Ericsson and Cable & Wireless, and then transitioned to the facilities management market with Mitie before becoming CEO of Bellrock Group.
- The Three Pillars of Leadership: Carlo Alloni dedicates his time to three key stakeholders: clients, teams, and shareholders. 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.
- The Private Equity Advantage: 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.
- The Importance of a Strong Culture: Carlo 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.
- A Legacy of Goodness: Carlo 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.
