Insights – News & Thought Leadership

Timely perspectives, expert commentary, and strategic insights on the issues shaping leadership, governance, and ownership.

  • Interview on the professionalization of supervisory boards in Colombia

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Publication of a European study on “External Executives in Family Companies“

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Andreas von Specht speaking at events in Monaco, at INSEAD and in the Baltics

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Engagement of Dr. Christian Bühring-Uhle in Latin America

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New staff at our Frankfurt office

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Presentation of a European study on “External Executives in Family Companies“ in collaboration with EY

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New office in Geneva

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Latin America practice is growing

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New website and e-mail addresses

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New consultant and new office in Geneva

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New Senior Advisors in Bogotá

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Expansion of our network of cooperation partners

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • New office in Bogotá (Colombia)

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Cooperation with Ernst & Young as part of an international study

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Late summer reception in Frankfurt am Main

    News from AvS – International Trusted Advisors

  • Do’s and don’ts of successful company ownership

    How to achieve the right impact as a company owner

    by Dr. Christian Bühring-Uhle

  • Handing over the business to the next generation

    An Interview with Dr. Andreas Jacobs, Member of the Supervisory Board of Jacobs Holding AG

    by Carolyn Lutz and Felix B. Waldeier

  • Navigating through rough seas

    Opportunities and risks of volatile markets for company leaders

    by Felix B. Waldeier

  • Being a force for change

    An interview with Frits van Paasschen, author of “The Disruptors’ Feast

    by Andreas von Specht

  • Adapting to adversity

    How to evolve your leadership style and engage fit-for-purpose executives

    by Carolyn Lutz and Nick Harris

  • Finding and binding

    Competing for external top talents in family businesses

    by Andreas von Specht

  • External managers: searching for outstanding talents with low egos

    An interview with Peter Englisch, Partner and Global Family Business Leader at EY

    by Andreas von Specht and Felix B. Waldeier

  • How the Board ensures Good Governance

    What to look for – and what to avoid – in effectively operating Boards

    by Dr. Christian Bühring-Uhle

  • The Benefit Corporation

    Building a culture of purpose as the business model of the future?

    by Andreas von Specht and Dr. Christian Bühring-Uhle

  • Benefitting society as well as shareholders

    An interview with Lorna Davis, Chief Manifesto Catalyst at Danone

    by Andreas von Specht and Nick Harris

  • Talent seeks purpose

    The implications for talent at ‘purpose driven’ companies

    by Nick Harris and Felix B. Waldeier

  • Role Separation as the Key to Success in Family Business Management

    Recommendations for family businesses in the second and third generation

    by Dr. Christian Bühring-Uhle

  • In or Out?

    Perspectives on internal and external CEO appointments

    by Nick Harris

  • Traditional values: a benchmark for start-ups?

    On the importance of ‘traditional values’ for modern entrepreneurs

    by Andreas von Specht and Felix B. Waldeier

  • The success factor “external manager”

    External filling of management positions in family-owned companies

    by Andreas von Specht