Insights – News & Thought Leadership

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  • Eva Schulz-Kamm to advise family businesses on sustainability and digitalization

    New top-level addition at AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Webinar on joint study with INSEAD and PwC: Successful External Succession in Family Businesses

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Andreas von Specht as one of the 100 most influential advisors of family businesses in the world

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Wardhana & Co is our new cooperation partner

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New office in Munich

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Digital expert Verena Pausder new Industry Advisor

    Digital expertise for AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Andreas von Specht at PwC Global conference on family businesses in Oman

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Appointment of outstanding “Industry Advisors”

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Global study with PwC and INSEAD

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Joint event with Simmons & Simmons

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New consultants in Frankfurt

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Christian Bühring-Uhle as speaker at the “Catedra Europa Conference” of the University of Barranquilla

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • First “Industry Advisors” to join the firm in 2019

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Global cooperation with PwC and INSEAD

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Christian Bührung-Uhle as guest juror at the Universidad de Los Andes

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • How to successfully succeed in family businesses

    An Interview with Philip Mackeown, Family Talent Coach and Founder of the Family Business Network (FBN) Ireland

    by Alexandra Jequier

  • The world needs entrepreneurial philanthropy

    An Interview with Etienne Eichenberger, Founder & Managing Partner of WISE Philanthropy Advisors

    by Alexandra Jequier & Nick Harris

  • How the war in Ukraine has impacted family businesses

    Interview with Vladislav Burda, Founder and CEO RedHead Family Corporation

    By Andreas von Specht and Alexandra Jequier

  • Digital onboarding in Family Businesses

    The new rules for successful integration

    by Alexandra Jequier

  • Making sure your Board creates value

    Confidential – and face-saving – Board Reviews help unlock the potential

    by Dr. Christian Bühring-Uhle

  • ESG – the three dimensions of sustainability

    Family businesses need to actively address this mega issue

    by Andreas von Specht

  • Green energy is becoming a decisive location factor

    Interview with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katja Windt (CDO) and Prof. Dr. Hans Ferkel (CTO), SMS group GmbH

    by Eva Schulz-Kamm & Nick Harris

  • Next Generation Family Business Boards for a Digital Future

    Future-proofing the family enterprise in times of disruptive change

    by Dr. Christian Bühring-Uhle

  • More is not always better

    Twelve things managers in transition should pay attention to

    by Philipp Fleischmann

  • Attracting and retaining top talents

    External Executives in Family Businesses (II)

    by Andreas von Specht and Nick Harris

  • Getting succession right

    External executives in Family Businesses (I)

    by Andreas von Specht and Nick Harris

  • Non-executive directors in times of crisis

    What has changed – and why Boards need to adapt

    by Felix B. Waldeier

  • Designated survivor?

    Family Businesses in the eye of the storm (4)
    An international survey

  • Opportunity knocks

    Family Businesses in the eye of the storm (3)
    An international survey

  • Fighting spirit

    Family Businesses in the eye of the storm (2)
    An international survey