Angela Civitella had to take on a position of leadership in a family business when she least expected it. Following the premature death of her father, Civitella found herself struggling to co-manage the family’s complex, multinational enterprise with limited experience.
Unfortunately, these life-changing circumstances brought her into direct conflict with her brother, heir apparent in a strictly patriarchal family business. The siblings were expected to cooperate, but their father’s death triggered a metamorphosis in Angela’s brother, exacerbating a rivalry that had begun when they were children.
Their leadership styles were incompatible: where he imposed rules and delegated responsibility, Angela moved forward by establishing relationships based on respect, trust and the collective good.
Angela’s brother would eventually make a slow exit, but not before their painful relationship threatened the sustainability of the family business.
Now, as the Founder and CEO of Intinde, Angela Civitella leverages her experience to coach others through similar situations. Over her 18-year career as a consultant and advisor, Civitella has helped family business leaders see their differences through a complementary lens, adding value and resiliency to their organisations.
