Is the family name really a heritage?
“The first major brands dating from the 19th century are practically all family names.” ESCP Professor Benoît Heilbrunn takes us on a journey into the world of patronymic brands.
Resilience, long-term vision and strong corporate culture: the Henokien recipe for success
What can we learn from an over 300-year-old family business? Interview with Francesco Barberis Canonico of Vitale Barberis Canonico and member of the Henokiens.
Corporate globalisation is an imaginary enemy!
Prof. Régis Coeurderoy comments on the global coverage of the merger between Suez and Veolia, going against the flow of false beliefs spread about the few, vulnerable global firms by the Don Quixotes of this world.
A work life without the office
As we slowly move towards a post-Covid recovery, how can the office, co-working and working from home come together? Leonid Goncharov, the founder and CEO of Anticafé, a network of coworking café spaces, provides some answers.
Managing a family wine estate in Burgundy
For Erwan Faiveley, managing director of his family’s wine estate, family tradition is not a burden “but an opportunity, because having such a strong family name is an asset in the wine world.”
The Danone controversy raises questions about the meaning of CSR
According to ESCP Prof. Jean-Marc Daniel, the toppling of former Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber illustrates the limitations of certain ideological assumptions.
The time came to decide: give it up or start the family business again?
In 2018, Giulia Colangeli and her sister Caterina decided to re-open the family liqueur factory originally founded by their great-great-grandfather in 1937. Giulia tells us about Chinzari and the challenges ahead for her family business.
“Creating a desirable future through co-creation and co-innovation”
Like all companies, family businesses have to undergo transformations to stay competitive. Tobias Rappers from Maschinenraum explains how family-run businesses can create a brighter future for generations to come.
Entrepreneur, from father to son?
Prof. Frédéric Fréry comments on a publication by Henry Mintzberg who admittedly is “a fan of family business, if only it could resolve its problems of succession…”
“Diversity is not a threat to excellence, but a reinforcement”
Chief Conduct Officer Marguerite Burghardt shares her view on the convictions it takes to be a leader, where more work is needed for diversity in business, and why inclusion starts with education.
Is bringing the next generation into your family business something you should want?
Profs. Alisa Sydow and Chiara Succi provide some helpful, concrete tips for those who really want their children to enter the family business.
Family firms’ need for control and equity financing decisions
Family firms can attract investor interest, yet owners are often reluctant to offer equity. Prof. Martin Kupp explains that two of the key issues are concerns of potential interference and emotions.
