The private equity (PE) landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, offering family businesses new opportunities for growth without compromising their core values. Family firms have historically been wary of PE, which often conjures images of aggressive cost-cutting, loss of control and a focus on short-term financial gains. This perception is not without merit: in…

As the global environmental crisis intensifies, discussions around climate change have largely been dominated by carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their mitigation. While essential, this narrow focus risks overshadowing the equally urgent and multifaceted challenge of biodiversity loss. Addressing biodiversity loss requires a paradigm shift—one that emphasizes nature’s intrinsic value and recognizes the limitations of…

The year 2024 has conclusively underscored the accelerating pace of global warming, with unprecedented climatic events and disturbing data emphasizing the urgent need to reassess global strategies and commitments. While reducing global temperatures is a long-term process that will take decades or even centuries, immediate efforts must focus on decarbonization and emissions reduction to create…

Expatriate assignments often come with significant professional challenges—new roles, unfamiliar environments, and the constant need to adapt. But what if the secret to navigating these hurdles effectively lies not just in your personal strategies but in your family dynamics, specifically your relationship with your partner? Recent research that I conducted together with my colleagues Mihaela…