Katie Partridge: Investment Banking, GCC Business & Female Leadership | Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast
Jeannette welcomes Katie Partridge, CEO of the Sefeera Group and Founder of Johara Global, for an inspiring conversation on power, purpose, and international dealmaking.
Drawing from over 25 years of experience across investment banking, asset management, and global advisory, Katie shares her journey from a young professional discovering the power of her voice in a room full of men to building cross-border partnerships that drive real-world impact. Together, they dive into the essential components of holistic leadership, the delicate art of high-stakes negotiation, the critical skill of setting boundaries, and why finding your inner spark is the key to unlocking your highest potential.
You'll Learn Why:
Leaving your ego at the door and truly listening to the room is the foundation of high-stakes negotiation.
Saying "no" to misaligned opportunities often creates far more long-term value than saying "yes."
Finding security within yourself allows you to let go of relationships that no longer serve your growth.
True business success requires looking beyond short-term profits to focus on macro-level societal impact.
Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Katie Partridge is the Founder and CEO of Saphira Group, a London-headquartered private investment and advisory firm with a presence across the United States and the Middle East. She is also the Founder and Chair of Johara Global, the global leadership platform for influential women.
Saphira Group operates across three distinct verticals: Saphira Strategic Advisory, Private Office and Technology Partners.
Through Saphira Strategic Advisory, Katie works with governments, sovereign entities and some of the world’s leading companies on board-level mandates, advising on and executing major global strategic initiatives. Saphira Private Office oversees the management of ultra-high-net-worth individuals’ global assets, while Saphira Technology Partners specialises in late-stage private equity and growth-stage technology investments. Katie’s institutional investment career includes senior roles at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Credit Suisse First Boston and Caledonia Investments plc. Prior to founding Saphira Group, she led the real assets investment division at WMG Advisors, a multi-family office, and previously served as Managing Director at Hannam & Partners (formerly Strand Partners), a merchant bank specialising in corporate finance and M&A transactions within the commodities sector.
Alongside her commercial work, Katie is deeply committed to social impact and philanthropy. She is a Founding Trustee of The Childhood Trust, a charity dedicated to alleviating childhood poverty and supporting the emotional, practical and developmental needs of disadvantaged children across London. The organisation raises millions annually in support of over 250,000 children throughout the capital.
Katie is also a longstanding patron of the arts and culture, serving as a Patron of KOKO and Patron of the Renaissance Film Festival.
Katie Partridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-partridge-22884158/
About Jeannette Linfoot
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant.
From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.
