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Why Goldman Sachs backed The Private Office

Founder Stuart Phillips tells Sheryl Moore why he turned to Wall Street rather than private equity, and why keeping control of the business was never up for discussion.

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Jul 09, 2026
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The ink is barely dry on Goldman Sachs’ landmark investment in The Private Office, but founder Stuart Phillips insists the deal isn’t an exit - it’s fuel for the firm’s next phase of growth.

He tells Sheryl Moore why he chose Wall Street over private equity and how control was never up for negotiation…

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