Last November, I offered some reflections regarding what family shareholders deserve from their family business. This article takes the opposite approach: what do family businesses deserve from their family shareholders? The answer is clear: responsible and efficient performance. As is often the case, this is easier said than done. Let's start with the essence of…

Living and working in a foreign country is a transformative experience that shapes both personal and professional growth. As Ernest Hemingway famously said, “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young [person], then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a…

The broader global economic and political realignments result in the polarization of sustainable investing across regions. The U.S. is retreating from environment, social and governance (ESG) commitments, Europe faces increasing regulatory and political ambiguity, and China is capitalizing on this uncertainty to establish itself as the global leader in a green economy. This geopolitical fragmentation…

The XI Real Estate Meeting at IESE Madrid provided a comprehensive analysis of the entire real estate process, addressing the challenges and opportunities within a rapidly evolving economic and technological landscape. This year’s discussions emphasized resilience and innovation as essential pillars for the future of the sector, integrating sustainability, technological advancement, and investment strategies to…