Legacy in a Cardboard Box – Cartonajes VIR
Interview with Inaciu Iglesias, CEO of Cartonajes VIR, Spain
When one opens a cardboard box the key concern is usually what awaits inside whilst the...
Generation Y in the Family Business – Unleashing the Potential
With their ear buds and smart phones, young millennials are omnipresent; constantly in touch with the world and each other, sharing information and experiences,...
SMEs Driving the Competitiveness of Nations
Even though globally small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are recognised to be instrumental to private sector growth, creation of employment and the driving...
How to Drive Change in the Family Business – The Quest of Generation Y
Encountering resistance to change has often caused the young members of a family to feel reluctant to join the family business. For the same...
Be Yourself – Anel Holding
Interview with Şirin Çelikel and Kerem Çelikel, Anel Holding, Turkey
Anel Holding was founded in Turkey in 1986. By 2013 the construction company reported sales...
Touch Wood – Brenner
Interview with Andreas Brenner, Brenner, Germany
For over half a century, the Brenner family business has specialised in optimising the stream of rest wood, recycled...
History Under Construction – The Al Harbi Family Business
Interview with Fayez Al Harbi, Managing Director of Al Harbi Holding, KSA
Third generation Saudi family business Al Harbi Holding was founded in 1965 and...
The Leading Ladies of Pisa Orologeria
Interview with Maristella and Chiara Pisa
Located in the heart of Milan, the Via Pietro Verri and the Via Montenapoleone are reminiscent of an elegant...
The Art of Business – The Zubair Corporation
Interview with Abdullah Al Zubair, The Zubair Corporation, Oman
The Zubair Corporation is one of Oman’s largest privately-owned conglomerates. Founded by H.E. Mohammad Al Zubair...
To Join or Not to Join the Family Business – The Big Decision
How to untangle your thinking
Joining the family business can be a momentous decision. When next generation members finish school or university they are often...
