Family businesses are much more than commercial ventures—they are the backbone of economies and communities around the globe. These businesses, founded in passion and sustained by purpose, embody values like resilience, stewardship, and the ambition to build a lasting legacy. In fact, family businesses account for most of the world’s private enterprises, representing nearly 80% of businesses in many countries and employing millions. And yet, the journey of leading a family business is a distinctly personal one, marked by both unique challenges and enormous opportunities.

The director of The Plastek Group and Electri-Cord Manufacturing on making the complex simple.

Guardrails protect the enterprise and growth determines its future. The most effective boards design operating models that ensure both.

How boards can move enterprise risk management beyond defense to drive smarter strategy and value creation.