Staffing and family offices – sometimes a delicate balance

Kirkbi, the family investment group of the Kristiansen dynasty, has made two major hires, signalling its intention for the fourth generation to further professionalise the group.

Snipers Alley, the allegory for when health issues begin to “pick off” individuals in their 60s, has really taken its toll on the family business world in the last few weeks. 

Byron Allen, comedian, businessman, and investor, made the headlines this week with his acquisition of BuzzFeed, a digital media and entertainment group, for $120 million.