Advisory board, family protocol and company succession.
When the founder steps back, the company needs to have defined who decides and who takes over the leadership.
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What we do
What is included in Governance and succession
Information on how to organize decision-making, leadership and the transition of the company between generations, with legal, accounting and tax support.
Advisory board
Forming and structuring a board to support management, with agendas, minutes and tracking of indicators.
Family protocol
Defining the rules for the family's involvement in the company (employment, dividends, access to positions).
Leadership succession
Organizing the transition of the company's leadership between generations. The transfer of assets is handled in the Wealth and holdings area.
Professionalizing management
Support in separating ownership from management as the company grows.
How it works
How the work happens
- 01
Governance assessment
Assessment of the current decision-making structure of the company and the family.
- 02
Model design
Defining the board format and the family protocol rules best suited to the company's current stage.
- 03
Formalization
Drafting of the family protocol and the board charter, with legal support.
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Implementation
First board meetings and communication of the protocol to the family.
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Follow-up
Ongoing support for board meetings and periodic review of the protocol.
Who it is for
Who this area is right for
Getting started
First structured conversations among partners about roles, decisions and long-term expectations.
Growing
Setting up an advisory board and a formal family protocol, with a succession plan for the next generation.
Large companies
Full corporate governance, with an active board, multiple committees and a professionalized leadership succession.
In the ecosystem
What connects to this area
Wealth and holdings
Succession involves people and wealth: the family protocol covers the rules among family members, and the Wealth and holdings area covers the holding company and the assets.
Corporate finance
A company with an active advisory board tends to arrive better prepared for fundraising or a sale.
CFO as a Service
The advisory board guides the direction; CFO as a Service translates that into numbers and monthly execution.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from anyone evaluating
What is the difference between an advisory board and a board of directors?
An advisory board supports and makes recommendations to management, without the formal powers of a board of directors provided for by law for certain types of companies.
Do I need a family protocol even with few partners?
Even in small families, clear rules can help organize roles and decisions as the company and the family grow.
Who can take part in the advisory board?
It can include partners, company executives and outside advisors, depending on the model defined in the assessment.
Is succession planning only about who will run the company?
It also involves wealth and family relationships, which is why it usually goes hand in hand with wealth structuring.
How long does it take to get a family protocol ready?
It depends on the prior alignment among family members and the complexity of the case. The timeline is estimated after the assessment.
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