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Anirudh Damani: ‘Applying ESG filters before understanding the problem is like putting the cart before the horse’

November 27, 2022

The fourth-generation entrepreneur and second-generation angel investor talks about his reasons for not applying an ESG mandate, next-gen impetus and a tax on polluting industries.

As a fourth-generation entrepreneur and second-generation investor, Anirudh Damani has carved a path across a multitude of industries but has a particular passion for making a difference through his investments.

From investing in a company that renews old smartphones for in-need Africans to facilitating funds into the wind, solar, hydro, and bio-power renewable power projects, Damani clearly has an affinity for making impactful and sustainable investments.

How to give equal opportunities to employees in family businesses?

November 30, 2021

The nature of the family business human capital is complex. Family and non-family employees have the potential to offer unique and distinct contributions to the firm. Yet some human resources practices might be perceived as a preferential treatment to family employees over non-family ones.

This could be detrimental to the reputation of family business, being perceived as socially irresponsible, and potentially limiting their ability to attract qualified nonfamily employees, which could ultimately affect the company’s long-term performance.

ESG engagement over exclusion: How you can do well by doing good

August 19, 2021

Floods in Europe, forest fires in North America and Australia—the impact and tragic results of climate change are starting to dominate the news.

Floods in Europe, forest fires in North America and Australia—the impact and tragic results of climate change are starting to dominate the news.

The actions taken by governments, companies and individuals in the next decade will be crucial if we are to limit the rise in global temperatures. The option of doing nothing has now passed, not just for the environment, but for companies and investors too.

Anirudh Damani on how family business founders should mentor their next generation

April 16, 2021

I am writing as the son of a successful father whose enormous shadow I have tried to wiggle out of for much of my professional life. I write this from a personal perspective of watching my first generation of wealth creators struggle to involve their next-gen in the family business.

Fair process

June 1, 2003

Justice and fair process in practice: a case study

Christine Blondel is Senior Research Programme Manager, INSEAD Initiative for Family Enterprise.

Justice and fair process in practice: a case study

Fair process

April 1, 2003

Striving for justice and fairness in the family firm

Christine Blondel is Senior Research Programme Manager, INSEAD Initiative for Family Enterprise.

Randel S Carlock is the Berghmans/Lhoist Chaired Professor for Entrepreneurial Leadership at INSEAD.

Ludo Van der Heyden is the Wendel Chaired Professor for the Large Family Firm at INSEAD.

Striving for justice and fairness in the family firm