KNOWLEDGE: The Many Faces of the Family Office
An article by Alexander Degwitz M., Chairman Investment Committee, GEM International Services
In 1911 my great-grandfather, Samuel Dario Maldonado bought a large tract of land in the...
4 Case Studies of Successful Family Business Cultures
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In the 1980s, business academia popularised the concept of corporate culture. Often, these cultures were seen through the prism...
Grupo Sención: Staying Ahead of the Game
Interview with Guillermo Sención, Executive Vice President, Grupo Sención, Dominican Republic
In some ways, Grupo Sención could be considered an outlier in its home country,...
Mellerio – 500 Years and Counting
Interview with Laurent Mellerio, CEO and Chairman, Mellerio
For over 500 years, the Mellerio family has adorned its customers with beautiful jewellery. Hailing from a small...
Au Gant Rouge – A Tale of Perseverance and Innovation
Interview with Maria Fatté, and Maissa Fatté, Au Gant Rouge
On November 9, 2017, representatives from the business, art, and culture scenes gathered at Au...
PSYCHOLOGY: 5 Lessons on Building Trust Relationships With Your Non-family Employees
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An article by Ali Azouz, PhD Candidate in Management Science, Research interests: Family Business and Entrepreneurship, University of Nantes, France, IAE Nantes, LEMNA.
Trust is...
An Exploration of Today’s Voice Recognition Reality
Whether it's Siri, Cortana, or Alexa, it seems talking to virtual entities has become a regular part of our day-to-day lives. What once seemed...
Van Wijhe – A Culture of Innovation and Sustainability
Interview with Marlies van Wijhe, CEO of Royal Van Wijhe Verf, The Netherlands
What kind of a culture allows a family business to last over...
Boyce Family Office – Preserving and Growing Family Wealth in Australia
Interview with Lea Boyce, Director, Boyce Family Office, Australia
Nobody understands a family office like another family office. Husband and wife team Richard and Lea...
ENTREPRENEURS: Southern Crops – The Cherries from the End of the World
At first blush, it was a career move that likely raised a lot of eyebrows. After establishing himself in the horse and polo business,...
