The Rising Role of Women in Family Offices and Family Businesses is a perceptive and timely Special Report that explores the growing role of women in leadership positions within family offices and family-owned businesses. It highlights the historical context, current trends and key factors driving this shift, providing valuable insights into how women are shaping the future of these organisations. The report includes contributions from global experts who offer practical advice on a range of topics, including:
• impact investing;
• balancing professional and personal roles;
• navigating succession planning; and
• integrating state-of-the-art technology.
Readers will benefit from real-life case studies, strategic guidance and in-depth analysis designed to inspire and empower female leaders and their advisers alike. With chapters covering diverse issues such as reputation management, philanthropy, mentorship and the unique challenges faced by women in family offices, this report is an essential resource for professionals in the family office space who want to adapt before they miss out on a big opportunity.
Targeted at family business leaders, family office executives, advisers and other professionals interested in the advancement of women in the industry, this report offers a comprehensive view of the opportunities and challenges that women face today.
I. Introduction: the rising role of women in family offices and family businesses 5
Sasha Lund
Core Values Consulting
II. Hidden stumbling blocks: how female family firm successors in Germany navigate their professional and private lives 15
Friedrich Kammerlander
Zebracorn GmbH
Nadine Kammerlander
Institute of Family Business and Mittelstand; WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Rolf Wilmes
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
III. Balancing tradition and innovation in family offices 29
Larisa B Miller
Phoenix Global Group Holdings
IV. The next generation of wealth holders and advisers: six women changemakers discuss the evolving landscape of family business, family offices and family legacy 45
Jennifer Wines
Invisible Wealth Consulting
V. How security and reputation is evolving for the modern family office 65
Kate Bright
UMBRA International Group
India Wooldridge
Catalyst
VI. Artful investments: how women are shaping the future of art in family offices 77
Ann Priftis
Krause Group; CP/Art
VII. Balancing roles: challenges and strategies for success for women working in family wealth and business 89
Jessica McGawley
Dallington Associates
VIII. Building a supportive community: mentorship and networking 105
Elizabeth Bagger
Avanti Family Business Advisory LLC
Brian Thompson
Ducere Advisory
IX. Women, wealth and divorce – pioneering female litigants in family law 119
Miranda Fisher
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
X. Philanthropy and impact: women leading the charge 131
Donzelina A Barroso
DA Barroso Consulting LLC
About the authors 143
About Globe Law and Business 155
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