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Jan-Philipp Ahrens
Dr. / Business Studies / University of Mannheim / IPAG Business School
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Better Let Your Brother Do It: Men Are Still Preferred in CEO Successions
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At 800 German firms, 81% chose sons over daughters in succession decisions -- and the presence of first-born sons also made them exclude outside candidates. Read More...
Should Former Leaders Stay Involved in the Family Firm?
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The successor's readiness for the top role, and the firm's age and experience with previous successions, are main factors to consider. Read More...
Renewing the Empire: A Family Firm's Succession and Refit Journey
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Next-gen leaders often have a clearer view of how the family business must change. The challenge is to preserve the culture and values while making change happen. Read More...
What Family Businesses in Africa Can Teach Us About Women Leaders
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Large family firms in countries such as Ghana, Kenya, and Madagascar show that women’s leadership can thrive when families widen their view of succession. Read More...
The Biggest Risk to Family Wealth Isn't Investment Performance—It's Succession
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Family offices excel at managing money but often overlook the greatest threat to multigenerational success: poorly planned succession. Here's how they can help. Read More...