A Case Study: The Medici Succession
Marta De Bortoli - Tribuna Uffizi The Medici story is often told as a tale of splendour, genius, and political intrigue, but beneath the familiar narrative lies something far more instructive for …
Closer Look 18: Your Family’s Story Isn’t History. It’s Your Impact Strategy.
The hardest questions wealthy families face aren’t financial. They’re human. What is all this wealth for? How can we use it to make the world better? This question reaches into the foundations of a …
A Case Study: The Rothschild Succession
Carl Theodor Reiffenstein - Judengasse The Rothschild family is often portrayed through the mythology of extraordinary financial talent, yet their true achievement lies elsewhere: in the deliberate construction of structures that preserve …
Closer Look 17: Your Legacy Is Not a Museum Piece. Here’s How to Keep It Alive.
Let’s be honest about the family legacy conversation. For many, the fear isn't just that the wealth will be lost; it's that the meaning behind it will vanish. The story of sacrifice, risk, and …
A Case Study: The Rupert Family Succession
The Rupert family has long stood at the centre of South Africa’s corporate story. Their enterprise spans luxury goods, banking, and investment holdings, and for decades, a single asset sat at its foundation: tobacco. …
Closer Look 16: Start Making a Difference
For many families, the moment comes when they want to build a philanthropic legacy. It’s a powerful shift: from reactive generosity to a more intentional search for purpose and impact. But almost as soon …
A Case Study: The Brenninkmeijer Succession
Noebse - C&A Düsseldorf 2016 The Brenninkmeijer enterprise offers a rare glimpse into how a family can sustain a commercial legacy across six generations while continually reshaping itself. For nearly two centuries, …
Closer Look 15: When Your Legacy Is Holding Your Future Hostage
Family leaders often voice concerns about how differently the next generation approaches risk, innovation, and social impact. How can they design a succession plan that honours the family legacy while giving them the freedom …
A Case Study: The Ferragamo Succession
Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. stands as one of the last great independent houses in Italian luxury. Its story is defined by two forces that rarely coexist for long: a deep devotion to heritage and a …
Closer Look 14 : Why Your Family Business Needs More Than Just a “Cultural Fit”
Why Your Family Business Needs More Than Just a "Cultural Fit" Let's be honest about bringing in outsiders to help run the business: it’s one of the most fraught decisions a successful family enterprise …