28/05/2026
What does it actually mean to become employee owned? Get a full grounding in our free upcoming webinar: How To Become Employee Owned.
📅 23 June 2026
🕚 11:00–12:30
Register now: https://employeeownership.co.uk/Site/rise/Events/Event-Detail.aspx?EventKey=VM230626
For many founders, succession planning isn’t just about valuation or exit - it’s about protecting the culture, people, and future of the business they’ve spent years building.
In the upcoming webinar, Tom Lethaby from RVE Corporate Finance - employee ownership specialists - will explore why more businesses are considering employee ownership as an alternative to trade sale or private equity.
Tom sat down with us this week to share some of the thinking behind employee ownership - and why it’s becoming an increasingly important option for business succession.
“Employee ownership is good for their company, good for their community, good for the long-term success of the business.”
In the session, we’ll cover:
• Why traditional exit routes didn’t feel right and what made employee ownership different
• What founders should consider before transitioning to an EOT
• How long the process typically takes in practice
• What happens after the transition including the reality of the “business as usual” moment
• How employee ownership can support recruitment, retention, and long-term engagement
• Key considerations around valuation, succession planning, and leadership transition
Featuring practical insight and real-world experience from employee-owned businesses including Foundry3.
