Over the years, the Chair of Family-Owned Business has written extensively about one central idea: strong families don’t automatically evolve into strong owners. Solid values, commitment and a long-term perspective are real advantages of family ownership, but they only translate into sustainable performance when supported by robust governance. In many family firms, governance issues might […]
EVENT November 15: Family Business Legacy and Future Conference
On Saturday, November 15, IESE will host its first student-led conference on family business, organized by members of the MBA Family Business Club. Under the theme “Legacy and Future,” the event will gather family business leaders, investors, experts and MBA students to explore succession planning, governance frameworks and purpose-driven growth strategies, among other issues. The […]
2nd IESE-IEF Family Business Forum for Reflection: insights from the front lines
On May 30, we welcomed nearly 200 owners and leaders of family-owned firms to our Barcelona campus for the 2nd annual IESE-IEF Family Business Forum for Reflection. Under the theme “Building the Future: Key Moments in the Evolution of the Family Business,” the event featured a roster of top-caliber speakers from diverse companies and industries, […]
EVENT IESE-IEF on May 30: “Key Moments in the Evolution of Family Business”
Don’t miss the 2nd IESE-IEF Forum for Reflection! Mark your calendar for May 30, when we will convene leaders, experts and scholars on IESE’s Barcelona campus to debate the key moments that define the future and continuity of family businesses. If you are an owner, executive or collaborator of a family-owned firm, be sure to […]
UPCOMING EVENT: IESE-IEF Foro de Reflexión para Empresarios
The Foro de Reflexión is a collaboration between IESE’s Chair of Family-Owned Business and the Instituto de Empresa Familiar designed to foster and support family business initiatives in key areas of development. On Wednesday, February 14, IESE’s Madrid campus will gather experts and entrepreneurs to exchange experiences and expand knowledge on best practices regarding “Alliances […]