Family Enterprise
Speaker(s)
André and Rosalie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise
Discussant(s)
Professor of Law
Family businesses represent a key driver for supporting the transition toward a sustainable economy as they globally dominate some of the key sectors that have a significant enviromental and social impact. Considering their governance features and ownership structure, are family enterprises more oriented to pursue the company's sustainable success in the long run? What governance measures could support and preserve their commitment toward a long-term sustainability of their businesses? A significant part of family enterprises is represented by SMEs: how do they tackle with sustainability opportunies and risks and what are the obstacles they encounter along this path?