Rami Cassis

Principal, @ParabellumNews | International Growth Investor

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I regret giving too much space to CEOs who have ended up costing me a lot of money.

The truth is that not all CEOs are as proficient as they appear on paper. And, unfortunately, you often don't realise that until it is too late – simply because they weren't micromanaged enough.

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A few weeks ago, I had an incredibly fascinating conversation with Jane Gentry of the CEOs Unscripted podcast.

You can find the full interview here: https://t.co/3OGERlwND3

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If you're a CEO who can't properly forecast, you might as well hand in your resignation now.

As I wrote for @9amBusiness, the honest truth is that businesses cannot afford to have a weak CEO leading them astray because they can't see the bigger picture.

https://t.co/XHeLuXNVKB

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I have executed deals in almost every continent, and yet the greatest benefit of this diverse international background might not be what you think.

Find out more below. ⬇️

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Where should you start when scrutinising a business’s operations?

Well, that depends on whether it is a product-led company or a service business. I explain the difference in the video below.

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Good riddance to Orban. His exit from European politics could not come soon enough.

Now there is a real chance to turn the page and get back to the original promise of Europe:

→ Working together and removing the borders and barriers between us.

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Many thanks to @IFLR_online for sharing my thoughts on Australia as the 'sleeping giant' of mid-market M&A.

https://t.co/KTfY9jaQn3

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What matters most when it comes to judging the quality of service delivery in a business?

1) Are the clients getting what they want?

2) How efficiently is the service being delivered from the company’s perspective?

More in the video below.

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What’s next for Saks?

Mending the critical failures that led the brand to this position in the first place: low customer engagement, ballooning fixed costs, and a heavy dependence on brick-and-mortar locations.

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There is nobody better to tell you about the flaws of a business than its very own customers.

They are closest to the final product, away from internal politics and bureaucracy, and, most importantly, they have everything to gain by telling you the truth. More below.

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At @ParabellumNews, we are pleased to announce the sale of our long-standing business, Parseq, to Paragon Group.

You can read more about our journey in @PEHUB here: https://t.co/Lsq47OHe8J

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The right CEO means everything in business:
→ The lack of a CEO is less damaging than the wrong one.
→ A good part-time CEO is far better than a bad full-time one.
→ CEOs can either be the greatest destroyers or enhancers of value.
→ Having the right CFO is equally important.

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It’s presumptuous not to ask questions when stepping into a business. ⬇️

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Wishing my network an excellent holiday season.

I think 2026 will be even busier, and I look forward to seeing what it holds. In the meantime, I hope you all enjoy some rest – and have a very prosperous New Year.

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Over the years, I've learnt that when stepping into a new business for the first time, looking at the revenue is only one part of the equation. ↓

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One of the biggest challenges smaller funds face is building balanced operational strength in their teams – that’s management, financial, technical, and operational skills.

These are key to the success of fund operations, but this harmony isn’t easy to achieve.

Hear more below.

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I was recently asked what influences my decision-making when choosing a sector to invest in.

Watch the below to hear my thoughts. ↓

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My interview with @FT_PWM is now live. ⬇️

Many thanks to Elisa Battaglia Trovato for the great conversation. You can watch the full interview here: https://t.co/oWbkChtDH9

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Tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical uncertainty suggest that things may get worse before they get better for mid-market M&A.

Thanks to @IFLR_online for the opportunity.

https://t.co/UXFtdIfTuQ

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I recently wrote for @barronsonline about Trump's renewed threat to M&A.

Deal volumes remain down 12% year-over-year, despite a brief pickup in recent months. And Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs will only stall them further.

More in my piece below.

https://t.co/lDamQ5IcQL