As LGA embarks on another year, we’re thrilled to continue working closely with the world’s leading family enterprises and our valued global partners.
This year promises to be particularly exciting at LGA. We will continue to expand our services to families worldwide, launch the second season of our LGA Lighthouse Podcast, and share our latest research and insights through articles, interviews, and books by our global advisory team.
In the meantime, we wish you and your families a prosperous and successful start to 2025!
From your Global LGA Team
What can family enterprises in emerging markets teach us about survival, success and continuity?
Uncertainty is rarely the first topic to arise at a cocktail party, or the breakfast table, or even the boardroom. If anything, the modern world has been designed to reinforce a sense of perpetual predictability. Those of us fortunate enough to live in affluent societies have learned to expect that light will brighten a dark room at the flip of a switch, clean water will flow with a twist of a faucet, and a few taps on our phones will bring fresh groceries to our doorstep. With so much convenience and certainty, it is easy to take for granted the many ways invisible institutions and infrastructures – both private and public – that enable such an effortless, on-demand lifestyle, 24/7/365.
It is only once we step outside of the comfort and safety of our advanced economies that we begin to understand how control is just an illusion: a superficial layer of stability masking much deeper structural volatility. In these less predictable environments, we are reminded that uncertainty is the rule rather than the exception. Blackouts are pervasive, potable water is a luxury, grocery shelves are often bare, and it’s best to avoid getting into cars with strangers.
Our latest book, The Enduring Enterprise, showcases families from around the world who have thrived for generations under precisely these conditions, and highlights what their survival and success can teach business leaders everywhere. Why, you might wonder, would operating in New Delhi or Lagos have any relevance to some of the world’s most sophisticated businesses in New York or London? It is simple…(click here to continue reading the full article)LGA Lighthouse Podcast – Greatest Hits: Season 1, Episode 12
Join us for a chat with the former Executive Director of the World Bank, Moises Naim and LGA’s founding partner, Ivan Lansberg, for a talk about how family firms can mitigate the impact of political polarization.
Meet Our Newest Advisors
LGA continues to broaden our global reach to better meet the needs of our international clients by welcoming the following new advisors to our team, each of whom brings a wealth of expertise and experience to their roles.
Jeremy Cheng
(Hong Kong)
Jeremy works closely with enterprising families to develop and review their governance systems, facilitate strategic transitions of their legacies, and nurture individual and organizational capabilities to achieve their shared future.
Kathleen Dalen
(USA)
Kathleen is a psychologist with deep experience blending her training in family and organizational systems with philanthropic strategy and governance.
Lucia Arteta
(Ecuador)
Lucia’s expertise lies in designing and implementing family and corporate governance structures.
Sofia Vollmer
(Belgium)
Sofia has specialized in working with family enterprises and family offices globally, with a strong focus on education and policies.
