These ten women succeeded their fathers at some of the most successful and iconic family businesses around the world.
Boards that Complement the Next Generation of Family Business Leaders
Today’s businesses face unprecedented uncertainty. Even before 2020’s pandemic fundamentally upended the status quo, disruption was taking the form of new technology, market globalisation, and ageing demographics. Companies have had to change to meet their goals, but have their boards evolved with them? The board room is coming under increasing […]
Women Entrepreneurs Rise Globally but Major Challenges yet to Overcome
GEM’s survey-based analysis underscores the progress women entrepreneurs have made on a global scale, the value they bring to communities and economies and the resilience their businesses demonstrate when confronted with persistent challenges and instability.
Collaboration Announcement – KPMG Private Enterprise and Women in Family Business
Family-owned enterprises are key contributors to economic growth and job creation around the world. But in the face of increased economic, political and environmental uncertainty of the 21st century, how can family enterprises ensure they continue to grow from generation to generation? And more importantly, how can they enable a […]
Managing Expectations in the Face of Adversity
In its Global Gender Gap Report 2022, the World Economic Forum states that it will take another 132 years before gender pay parity is achieved globally at the current rate of progress. This is the context within which women seek to build their careers and businesses, and for many these […]
The Powerful Women of Saudi Arabia’s Family Businesses
KPMG Private Enterprise has famously published numerous studies and thought leadership articles on women in family businesses from across the globe, but none of these publications has looked exclusively at the role of women in Saudi Arabia. Until now! With the number of women in the Kingdom’s workforce increasing over […]
Community without Competition: Recon Food Rings in a New Era of Social Media
Social media has a bad rap. The adverse outcomes associated with overuse are now well documented, and the negativity that sometimes dominates these digital spaces can quickly turn into bullying. While these platforms were once relatively closed spaces where users could share pictures or updates with friends, they are now […]
Jubaili Bros: Driving Sustainable Growth Through ESG Initiatives
This episode is brought to you by As one of the top generator suppliers in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, employing more than 1,400 people, Jubaili Bros realises the importance of contributing to society and the environment. And with a range of ESG and sustainability initiatives that […]
Obstacles and Opportunities of India’s Women in Family Businesses
In many ways, the experiences of women in family businesses in India are different from those elsewhere – especially those in the West, which has traditionally been the focus of family business research. And within India itself, the experiences of women in family businesses differ widely based on their social, […]
How to Make Ambitious ESG And Sustainability Agendas a Reality
This episode is brought to you by Interview with Diony Lebot, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of ESG policies, Financial Services (ALD & SGEF) and Insurance Activities, Societe Generale Women in Family Business (WIFB) · How to Make Ambitious ESG And Sustainability Agendas a Reality Subscribe to this […]
The Case for Community: How the HOLDAL Group Creates Impact
This episode is brought to you by On this episode of WiFB, Maissa Abou Adal Ghanem, Social Entrepreneur, CSO & Board Member of the HOLDAL Group, discusses how family businesses can build and implement successful ESG agendas that speak to the immediate needs of their community. Founded in Lebanon in […]
Sustainability Inside-Out: The Case of Van Wijhe Verf
This episode is brought to you by Family businesses around the world are increasingly focused on implementing a sustainability agenda in their often tradition-bound companies. Some have gone further than others by embedding sustainability practices and standards at the very heart of their business model, requiring significant changes to supply […]