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Spanish family businesses

What are the six steps for planning family succession?

September 5, 2018

A leading Spanish business school says families can plan their successions in just six steps, after finding most of the firms it surveyed did not have a structure ready to transfer control between the generations.

New research from IESE Business School revealed more than half of the companies consulted (53%) did not yet have a defined succession plan, despite acknowledging the importance of securing longevity.

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%.

Hugo Peris: a sight for sore eyes

January 15, 2016

After working in the pharmaceuticals industry in China, New Zealand, and Spain, 31-year-old Hugo Peris, a fourth-generation member of Spanish family business Laboratorios Salvat, is embarking on his first independent venture.

Women poorly represented on family business boards in Europe

December 16, 2014

Women make up only 16% of family business boards in Continental Europe’s four largest economies, and only 10% of boards in Germany, new research has revealed.

Women make up only 16% of family business boards in Continental Europe’s four largest economies, and only 10% of boards in Germany, new research has revealed.

The 2014 Survey of Corporate Governance Practices in European Family Businesses examined board composition, board efficiency, succession planning and chief executive/chairman demographics.

Newly appointed Ana Botin shakes up Santander leadership

November 25, 2014

In her first major move since becoming chair, Santander fourth-gen Ana Botin has appointed a new chief executive to lead the family-owned Spanish bank, and made four new appointments to the board.

In her first major move since becoming chair, Santander fourth-gen Ana Botin has appointed a new chief executive to lead the family-owned Spanish bank, and made four new appointments to the board.

Infographic: Spanish family businesses

November 14, 2014

Large family businesses are in decline in Spain, but their ability to innovate has renewed interest in the sector.

Family businesses make a sizeable contribution to the Spanish economy, which, following the 2008 financial crisis, is still struggling with high debt and a falling population. Among the most publicised family firms are El Corte Inglés, Europe’s biggest department store, and Santander, the largest bank on the Continent, which together generate 2.6% of the country’s GDP.

Spanish family business profile: Tous

November 10, 2014

A small teddy bear might seem like an unlikely hero – but the emblem has now become synonymous with Catalan family business Tous, helping it transform from a small business to international jewellery and accessory brand favoured by the stars

Ana Botin becomes most powerful women in European banking after death of father

September 11, 2014

Fourth generation Ana Botin has become the most powerful woman in European banking, following her unanimous appointment to the head of Banco Santander.

Fourth generation Ana Botin has become the most powerful woman in European banking, following her unanimous appointment to the head of Banco Santander.

The decision by the board of directors came less than 24 hours after the death of her father Emilio Botin, 79, who suffered a heart attack on Tuesday evening.