Women in Family Business
Conversations with women about their multiple roles in the family business.
We’re proud to celebrate women’s contributions all over the world on this International Women’s Day! Your dedication as entrepreneurs and innovators is the momentum driving progress in the professional world. Your commitment to family and community is the foundation of societal development. Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash To […]
When in the late 1970s the Iranian Revolution took hold, shoemaker and businessman Rahim Irvani was forced to leave his home country and start over elsewhere. Rahim brought his skills and experience to the USA, placed his hopes in the country’s business-friendly reputation and built the footwear company Okabashi Brands […]
Sixty years ago, in a small Argentinean town, Luis “Tatin” Scorza had the skill, drive and vision to make his community cleaner. He manufactured street sweepers for a town whose streets were not even paved. He designed waste disposal systems that would transform his community and became a pioneer of […]
Women are playing a vital role in the Middle East’s growing contemporary art scene. Recognising art’s power to communicate, engage and transform has helped a lengthening list of female creatives to promote the region’s culture while challenging its stereotypes. Annie Vartivarian is the founder of the Letitia Gallery located in […]
Imbued with their family’s entrepreneurial spirit and experience, sisters María Camila and Daniela García Caballero set out to innovate and expand the clothing options for expectant mothers and managed to challenge the status quo of the fashion industry in the process. María Camila is an economist and business administrator with […]
The transition from daddy’s little girl to CEO in waiting is rarely an easy one. Whereas succession from father to son is not just accepted, but expected in the family business realm. Succession from father to daughter is, for many business families, a road less travelled. Nobody understands this better […]
Women in family business fulfil several roles simultaneously. On top of their responsibilities as decision makers, executives and wives, they often hold the most influence when it comes to inculcating family and company values in the next generation. Ana Maria Matallana Boggio has a deep understanding of this multiplicity. After […]
Interview with Priyanka Malhotra Resilient, compassionate and dynamic, Priyanka Malhotra is admired by many for her “never give up” attitude and her ability to wear many hats with elegant and effortless ease. Her son Nipun affectionately calls her “my tigress mother” in a touching letter that describes the love and resilience […]
Jessi Lima Bollin is the Vice President, Marketing and Communications and second-generation member of her Cincinnati-based family business, Best Upon Request. The company provides concierge-style assistance with an eye to helping employees save time and decrease stress. In the healthcare field, Best Upon Request also takes care of patients’ non-medical […]
This interview is brought to you by Female Focus, an exclusive international network enabling professional women to meet from, share experiences and build business relationships whilst engaging in interactive experiences. Female Focus was established by Vaishali Shah at Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited. On the tiny island of Jersey, nestled […]
Family business advisors, like family businesses themselves, do not come in a one-size-fits-all package. Some come from a legal background, others may specialize in the psychology of family dynamics, while others may bring an expertise in strategic planning. Choosing the right one depends largely on your specific needs. Nobody understands […]
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 100 years? Royal Van Wijhe Verf BV has been successful in producing paint and paint-related products since 1916. Since taking over as the company’s first […]