9th Global Entrepreneurship Conference
18 May - 20 May 2025
Session information
The governance edge: Why family-owned businesses outperform the rest
Monday 19 May (1100 - 1200)
Description
Family-owned businesses often outperform their public counterparts in areas like long-term resilience and adaptability, but what drives this success? This panel will explore the vital role of governance in fostering superior performance, long-term continuity, and adaptability in the face of challenges. Speakers will share insights on the qualitative and quantitative benefits of strong governance structures, illustrating how they become a critical advantage for family-owned businesses aiming to thrive in competitive markets.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Giuseppe Coco | Ughi e Nunziante, Milan, Italy; Secretary, Closely Held Companies Committee |
| Mercedes Rodriguez Giavarini | Mitrani Caballero, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Conference Programme Coordinator, Closely Held Companies Committee |
Speakers
| Alessandro Minichilli | Bocconi University, Milan, Italy |
| Laura Muñoz | J&A Garrigues SLP, Madrid, Spain |
| Elke Napokoj | bpv Hügel , Vienna, Austria; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |
| Ranieri Venerosi Pesciolini | Fidia Farmaceutici, Milan, Italy |