People
Peter Harf – leaving a big family-focused investment legacy
This week's announcement that Peter Harf, chair and managing partner of JAB Holding, was retiring ended…
Persons of the week: Felix Porsche and Anton “Toni” Piëch
The great-grandsons of Ferdinand Porsche, arguably the greatest car designer of all time, Felix Porsche…
Guy Ullens – A family enterprise icon
January 1935 – April 2025
Person of the Week: Paul Carbone
Paul Carbone might take first prize when it comes to championing family capital in the private equity…
Person of the Week: Steve Rigby
Steve Rigby has become the unofficial face of family businesses in the UK.
Persons of the Week: Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli
With the announcement of Prada’s acquisition of the rival fashion house Versace, Miuccia Prada and…
Making SPACs a family business
SPACs aren’t the places you’d find family businesses.
Veteran wealth manager to head new family office group
Pam Lucina, a senior wealth manager for Northern Trust, has been appointed head of a new division at…
Person of the Week: Arthur Heilbronn
Arthur Heilbronn might be the consummate next-gen family office financier.
Julien Firmenich – sailing and building the family’s investment office
Julien Firmenich, a scion of the Firmenich fragrance and flavor family business, is quickly establishing…
Person of the Week: Patricia Riberas
As President Trump pushes tariffs on non-US car makers, it might not be the best time to work in the…
Profile: Brian Souter – running your own business is very different than running your family office
Sir Brian Souter may have started life as a bus conductor, but there was always an inner accountant struggling…
