Part of our ongoing ‘How to Become Employee Owned’ webinar series, this session will provide an honest exploration of the journey to employee ownership.

Hosted by the eoa’s own John Beattie, you’ll hear from sponsor PwC and guest speakers Kevin Gallagher from Amberleigh Care and Ray Hutchinson from Gilbert-Ash.

Expert Advice

eoa Supporter member PwC will outline what’s involved at each stage of transition.

From setting timelines and preparing company structures, to navigating tax treatments, valuations, legal documentation, and debt advisory, PwC will cover the crucial building blocks of a successful transition.

Drawing on experience across a range of sectors, PwC will help set the backbeat for the discussion, before the panel turns to two very different EO journeys:

• Amberleigh Care - specialist care and education provider
• Gilbert-Ash in construction - fit-out and refurbishment expert

Practical Lessons from Two EO Transitions

Kevin Gallagher from Amberleigh Care and Ray Hutchinson from Gilbert-Ash will share what becoming employee owned has meant for their businesses, people, and future plans.

Amberleigh Care brings the perspective of a specialist therapeutic care and education provider supporting young men with complex needs, where EO helps protect values, continuity, and long-term service delivery.

Gilbert-Ash offers a contrasting view from construction and fit-out perspective. The business is a CIOB Chartered Company Member delivering innovative projects across the UK and globally, including landmark work at the National Portrait Gallery, Tate Liverpool, and the Everyman Theatre.

Together, they’ll explore how employee ownership can strengthen culture, collaboration, resilience, and employee voice across very different businesses.

What You’ll Learn

• The key technical, legal, and financial considerations in transitioning to EO
• How to structure your EO journey, from preparation and advice to post-transition incentives
• What EO can look like in practice across two very different sectors: specialist care and construction
• Why EO can support resilience, succession, culture, innovation, and employee voice
• What changes, what stays the same, and what makes EO work well after transition

Bring Your Burning EO Questions

This interactive webinar includes dedicated Q&A time, giving you the chance to put your questions directly to those who advise on EO and those who’ve recently made the move.

If you’re exploring – or already transitioning to – employee ownership, consider this panel discussion a crucial next step.