Is radio still a thing?

Radio, one of the most enduring forms of media, continues to stand strong throughout time. While it's easy to think that podcasts, live streams, and other contemporary media formats have overshadowed it, radio's resilience deserves a second look. Interestingly, the media industry holds a positive outlook on radio. Post-COVID-19, in 2021, investors showed a keen…

Five ways to get the most out of family assemblies

Shareholders often span different generations in long-consolidated family firms, and not all play an active role in the business. In these cases, family assemblies are a vital conduit to bringing people together and up to date on the company’s activity and strategy. Family assemblies aim to bridge the divide between family members on the front…

How to manage your energy in a global role

Having just returned from our annual family skiing trip I have been reminded of how important it is to conserve and restore your energy resources. A few consecutive, full days of skiing can easily sap your physical energy. But we all know that our mental energy is a finite resource as well. And sometimes it…

Leschaco, bridging borders since 1879

Constantin Conrad (MBA-18) and Charlotte Conrad Palermo (PMD-23) share their experiences as third-generation leaders of the Leschaco Group, a global logistics service provider with operations in 24 countries and €1.2 billion in annual revenues. The origins of our family business date back to the late 1940s, when our grandfather Herbert Conrad joined Lexzau Scharbau as…