FBN (Family Business Network)

🏮DAY 3 FBN Global Summit, Tokyo | 2024 As we are almost done with day 3, we are filled with gratitude for the massive success of this edition, which is going down in history as the fastest-selling Summits of FBN. - This would not have been possible without the significant efforts of our co-host, FBN Japan, and the exceptional local hosts of the learning journeys and family visits. - Big shout out to this year's Program Committee, whose efforts and dedication shaped a transformational journey for participants: @Rie Yamada Ichiro Takanashi Natsuki Yamada @jun kawada Toshio GOTO Kazuto Fukuhara Dr. Dominique Otten-Pappas Andrew Bryson Christine Gaucher Veronica Maldonado Degwitz Farhad Forbes - Finally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Organizing Committee and the FBN-I team for their dedication to making this possible. Adeline JEANNE Heather Helene Barr Sonia Ceballos Alvarado Natsuda Minder Valeria Isabel Clivaz Joaquín Rodríguez Cecilia Dávalos #generationsnotquarters #familybusiness #ownershipmatters

🏯DAY 2 FBN Global Summit, Tokyo | 2024 We continue to explore Tradition, Innovation, and Longevity through exceptional plenary sessions, dynamic Community Labs, thought-provoking case studies, and meaningful small-group discussions. Each session is designed to foster engagement and facilitate a rich exchange of ideas among participants. The FBN Global Summits embody the essence of a festival, a professional conference, and a family reunion all in one. This unique gathering creates an environment that encourages open dialogue, collaboration, and networking. The safe space our network has meticulously cultivated over the years allows attendees to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and explore new opportunities without hesitation. Through this blend of structure and community, participants can forge lasting connections with peers and inspire one another. #generationsnotquarters #familybusiness #ownershipmatters @Rie Yamada Alexis du Roy de Blicquy Ichiro Takanashi Natsuki Yamada Navin Amarasuriya Veronica Maldonado Degwitz Farhad Forbes Kazuto Fukuhara

José de Mello Group, one of Portugal’s oldest and most successful family-run firms, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 IMD Global Family Business Award. An independent award jury of family business experts and previous award winners praised the Group for its resilient family, business, and ownership. This year at FBN, we have taken an in-depth look at ownership strategies and how business families combine tradition and innovation to ensure longevity. José de Mello Group has demonstrated great resilience and entrepreneurship, has been committed to their local community, has demonstrated strong values for more than a century, and has built a robust governance architecture to be future-proof for the next phase of their development. They exemplify the values of the FBN community – by families, for families, together across generations. We are delighted to see José de Mello Group winning this year’s edition of the IMD Global Family Business Award and celebrate them during the 33rd FBN Global Summit. Read more: https://lnkd.in/endcpysH Alexis du Roy de Blicquy José Salvador De Melo Luz JM Amaral Cabral IMD Global Family Business Center Peter Vogel Risto Väyrynen Ramia Marielle El Agamy Judy Green, Ph.D. Andy Rubin Cristina Carvajal Fabian Bonnier Karl-Fritz Scheufele David Bach #OwnershipMatters #FBNGlobalSummit #generationsnotquarters #FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #IMDAward #BusinessExcellence #Tokyo #Japan #imdimpact

We have partnered with Egon Zehnder to conduct a comprehensive study exploring the impact of culture on family businesses through a survey of 300 family business owners across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. - 35 countries across the globe - 166 family businesses - 300 participants - 75% of survey participants are decision-makers or strong influencers Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eBenp7pm #FamilyBusiness #Culture #FBN #Leadership #Governance #BusinessTrends

🪭DAY 1 FBN Global Summit, Tokyo | 2024 We are excited to welcome participants from 30 different countries as we kick off the 33rd edition of our annual Global Summit. This year’s theme, "Owning the Unknown," invites us to explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in an ever-evolving global landscape. The summit is co-hosted by FBN Japan, and we anticipate engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and valuable insights that will empower us to navigate uncertainty together. #generationsnotquarters #familybusiness #ownershipmatters @Rie Yamada Alexis du Roy de Blicquy Ichiro Takanashi Natsuki Yamada Navin Amarasuriya Veronica Maldonado Degwitz Farhad Forbes Kazuto Fukuhara

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 🚀 Inside the minds of investors: What are the current investment criteria and priorities? | NOV 14, 3-4PM CET, Online Join us for an insightful online session with Alan Poensgen and Chris Poensgen as they delve into the specifics of investment evaluation from both a general and a climate-focused perspective, with insights and criteria evaluation such as:  - Team Set-Up: Importance of complementary teams and key investor considerations. - Founder Attributes: Key traits like spikes, grit, and attention to detail. - Initial Business Model: Connecting investors with nature-based solutions. - Project Screening: Key factors and technology used in project selection. 🔹 Reach out to your FBN chapter executive or log on to FBN Connect for registration details Selin Yigitbasi-Ducker 🌍 Oliver Laiho #FBN #FamilyBusiness #OwnershipMatters #generationsnotquarters #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Invest #Investments

💥 We are ready for next week We will welcome the participants of the 33rd edition of our Global Summit: Owning the Unknown. Co-hosted by FBN Japan, the Summit will explore why ownership matters while discovering Japan's unique family business ecosystem to learn more about tradition, innovation, and longevity. Stay tuned! #OwnershipMatters #FBNGlobalSummit #familybusiness #generationsnotquarters

We’re excited to present the Family Office Guide 2024, which explores family offices' structure, workings, and strategies, focusing on the Americas. Building on the success of our first guide published in 2021, Bloomberg has once again collaborated with FBN to bring you this insightful, portrait-style guide, whether you're part of a family business or simply interested in the evolving role of family offices. If you are an FBN member, you can access the complete guide by logging in to FBN Connect. Christine Gaucher #FamilyBusiness #FamilyOffice #FBN #Leadership #Governance #BusinessTrends

👋 Welcome to the network Rafael Wong Alvarez, new Director of FBN ECUADOR Rafael has been involved with FBN not only as a member but also as an FBN Ecuador board member. He has extensive business and trade experience, is a family business advisor from FFI, and will soon be a certified executive coach. Additionally, he has deep knowledge of family systems, is part of the third generation of his family business, and has a strong commitment to the development and strengthening of family businesses both in Ecuador and the region. #fbn #familybusiness #generationsnotquarters #leadership #Ecuador

☀️ Standing Up for Ourselves: Dealing with Guilt | NOV 12, 4PM CET | Online session For NxGs who started saying “no” more often but tend to second-guess themselves. How can we avoid feeling guilty just because we inconvenienced someone? We are dealing with the guilt of standing up for ourselves. We want to overcome it, but it’s easier said than done. So join us in the second edition of our “Standing Up for Ourselves” series. We will focus on sharing experiences, struggles, and personal tools to stand by our “no” even if we are uncomfortable and deal with the guilt and regret that comes with it. 🔹 Reach out to your FBN chapter executive or log on to FBN Connect for registration details Cecilia Dávalos Lira Low Astrid Verstraete Irem A. #FBN #FamilyBusiness #OwnershipMatters #generationsnotquarters #NxG #NextGeneration #Purpose #MentalHealth