Jebsen & Jessen Family Enterprise: A Hong from the cold

Alex Reinhardt was brought in to turn around a renewable-energy company that had been on the verge of bankruptcy until the German government bailed it out. After he fainted from overwork and burnout and had to take a medical leave, the board appoi...

As any executive will tell you, moral suasion will not convince most companies to commit to sustainability. Even major long-term threats will not do it. Companies need positive reasons to undertake significant investments. Fortunately, sustainabil...

Today’s chaotic and turbulent competitive context means the board’s role is more important than ever. Beyond their traditional oversight role, boards today are critical in shaping strategy, managing risks, maintaining accountability, and driving i...

Family businesses are an essential part of the global economy, as they combine the power of a common goal. Long-term vision, and deep personal commitment. But these unique characteristics create a special context in which personal relationships bl...

Ferrero, Fiat, Intesa Sanpaolo and Eni invest in pleasure assets to enhance their reputations and family ties. But collections also become a strategic tool to enhance corporate identity, stimulate employee creativity and enhance national heritage.

Cristina Carvajal, President of one of Latin America's most respected family enterprises, discusses the benefits of having a family member as the CEO of the family business.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is a significant challenge, especially for family-owned businesses where family matters and business operations are deeply intertwined.

Building trust in family-owned companies involves overcoming challenges from overlapping family and business dynamics. Non-family employees often face a “glass ceiling” due to perceived favoritism and limited career growth. Strategies like transpa...

This study expands upon previous research on family firm leadership by exploring the role of CEO identity – i.e., family vs. nonfamily CEO – concerning the way media perceive the brand of the family firm– i.e., brand importance. Drawing on endorse...

Working with family members in a business setting is a unique experience that brings both opportunities and challenges. Entrepreneurial families—those engaged in creating and managing businesses over generations—often rely on the strength of famil...