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The generational handover in family business: Is it better to appoint internally or externally?

March 7, 2023

Sooner or later, all privately-owned companies have to tackle the quandary of the generational handover, but is it better to keep it in the family or bring in fresh blood, asks Jesús Rico, professor of strategy at EAE Business School?

Sooner or later, all large family companies have to tackle the quandary of the generational handover. Should they appoint a member of the family who knows the company and has its mission imprinted on their DNA? Or is it better to bring on board a director from outside the company who shakes things up with a new vision?

FB Roundup: Inditex, Gucci, Williams Racing

December 6, 2021

Zara owner Inditex names Ortega heiress as chairwoman, Gucci heirs fire back at “hooligan” portrayal in House of Gucci, Formula One pioneer Sir Frank Williams’s legacy remembered.

Zara owner Inditex names Ortega heiress as chairwoman

Marta Ortega Perez, youngest daughter of billionaire Inditex founder Amancio Ortega, says she will build upon her parents’ legacy and balance innovation and heritage as she prepares to head the world’s largest apparel retailer.

FB Roundup: Inditex, Mars, Chuck Feeney

September 17, 2020

Deepening digital strategy boosts Inditex coronavirus recovery, Mars principal leads charge to overhaul capitalism with social purpose, Billionaire Chuck Feeney goes broke after going big in philanthropy.

Deepening digital strategy boosts Inditex coronavirus recovery

Online sales turbo-charged a V-shaped coronavirus recovery into profit for the digitally innovative Ortega family-owned Spanish fashion giant Inditex, best known for its high street chain Zara.

FB Roundup: Inditex, Benetton and Frederick Koch

February 14, 2020

Inditex pumps $9.2 million into social welfare; Benetton fires photographer over bridge remark; Frederick Koch, US philanthropist, dies aged 86.

Ortego-owned Inditex pumps $9.2 million into social welfare

The Ortega family-owned Spanish fashion giant Inditex, best known for its high street retail chain Zara, will give €8.5 million ($9.2 million) to the Catholic Church’s charitable organisation Caritas Spain for social employment and circular economy efforts.

Pluck of the Irish as Musgrave Group takes home top award

December 12, 2018

Family and non-family principals of Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale company crowded the stage to accept the Top Family Business Award 2018 as next generations vowed to build on the success of their families at the gala ceremony in Madrid.

The Irish family that claimed this year’s leading prize at the CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards paid tribute to the “fantastic families” who shared their “best in class” stories on the stage.

Peninsula performance: Family businesses in Spain

August 29, 2018

Family businesses in Spain played a vital role in helping to limit the sharp rise in unemployment during the country’s prolonged slump, and are now seeing their fortunes improve as the economy continues to recover

Spain was among the Eurozone countries hit hardest by the economic crisis in 2008, its GDP shrinking by 10% over five years. At the same time, the lines of those searching for work lengthened dramatically and when the country was at its lowest ebb, the unemployment rate was well above 25%.

Madrid toasts the winners of the 2018 European Families in Business Awards

June 13, 2018

Ireland’s Musgrave Group has taken out the top honour at the seventh European Families in Business Awards, presented in Madrid on 12 June.

Ireland’s Musgrave Group has taken out the top honour at the seventh European Families in Business Awards, presented in Madrid on 12 June.

The food retail and wholesale company, whose brands include SuperValu, Centra and Daybreak, impressed the judges with its cutting-edge governance structure, and commitment to sustainability and customer well-being.

Shortlist announced for the European Families in Business Awards 2018

June 5, 2018

The annual European Families in Business Awards is a golden opportunity to see great examples of family businesses adapting and leading in their respective industries, while preserving proud traditions.

Automation, disruption, and the rise of artificial intelligence—all these 21st century technology trends can be seen as both challenges to existing family businesses and opportunities. Two vital ingredients to help business families prosper in the future and use these trends to their advantage are adaptation and leadership.

FB Roundup: Comcast, top chief executives, and McCain

November 17, 2017

Family-backed bidders court 21st Century Fox; ESG focus puts Inditex CE on top; and 60 years and billions of potatoes

Family-backed bidders court 21st Century Fox

A number of family and non-family backed media companies have been linked with the potential acquisition of parts of 21st Century Fox, as rumours swirl around the potential break-up of the Murdoch family’s media empire.

Excellence in Europe

June 18, 2014

The winners of the European Families in Business Awards 2014, in association with Societe Generale Private Banking, have been announced. Take a look at the achievements of CampdenFB's shortlisted candidates.

UK retail family business Pentland Group has been awarded the top honour at the 2014 CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards in Barcelona.