Susan Lingeswaran

Senior Writer

Susan Lingeswaran joined CampdenFB as Senior Writer in 2018. She has a degree in journalism from Australia and previously worked at Haymarket Media Group as a sports writer for the consumer magazine Forever Sports and as a news reporter for the trade magazine Supply Management.

Articles by this author:

French families’ Notre-Dame donations draw backlash

France’s billionaire families are facing a backlash over their recent pledge to donate €500 million ($700 million) to rebuild the fire-damaged Notre-Dame Cathedral, with critics questioning its worthiness as a cause.

By:
French families pledge €500 million to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral

Some of France’s best-known business families have pledged to donate €500 million to help reconstruct the Notre-Dame Cathedral after a devastating fire tore through the historic structure, causing significant damage.

By:
FB Roundup: Sodexo, Korean Air, and Global RepTrak 100

Sodexo acquires The Good Care Group; Cho Yang-ho, Korean Air chairman, dies age 70; and family businesses rank on Global RepTrak 100.

By:
FB Roundup: Lego, Ferrero, and Footasylum

Lego heir steps down to make way for the next generation, Ferrero to buy Kellogg’s brands in $1.3 billion deal, and JD Sports to acquire Footasylum in £90 million deal.

By:
FB Results Roundup: Hermès, CK Hutchinson and CK Asset Holdings, and Levi Strauss

Hermès posts strong sales thanks to surging Chinese demand, CK Hutchinson and CK Asset Holdings post upbeat profit results, and Levi Strauss valued at $6.6 billion after return to public markets.

By:
FB Roundup: Illy, Queensgate Investments, and EssilorLuxottica

Italian coffee giant Illy buys British chocolatier Prestat, Queensgate Investments buys four Grange hotels, and Luxottica founder allays fears as EssilorLuxottica seeks new chief executive.

By:
FB Roundup: Sackler, Soffer, and Schroder

Hedge fund dumps Sackler family over opioid crisis, billionaire Soffer siblings part ways, and Leonie Schroder replaces late father on Schroders board.

By:
FB Roundup: AB InBev, Bezos Expeditions, and Michael Hill

AB InBev chairman steps down to focus on JAB roles, Jeff Bezos’ family office invests in vegan start-up, and Michael Hill Jewellery shifts towards family designed pieces.

By:
FB Roundup: Saputo, Warren Buffett, and JAB Holding

Saputo to buy UK cheese maker Dairy Crest for $1.3 billion, Warren Buffett admits overpaying for Kraft Heinz, and JAB broadens portfolio with stake in pet hospitals.

By:
FB Roundup: Bollore, IKEA, and Heineken

Vincent Bollore to be replaced by son as Vivendi board member, Ikea eyes launch of sales platform that includes rival products, and Heineken posts rising profits on the back of strong sales boost.

By:

Author Bios

Articles by this author: