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FB Roundup: Saputo, Carso, Bimbo, and Tata Sons
February 9, 2017

Third-generation Saputo to succeed founding father; Slim and Servitje subsidiaries to launch ‘made-in-Mexico’ e-cars; Tata removes Mistry, set to install Chandrasekaran 

Third-generation Saputo to succeed founding father
Lino Saputo Jr is to succeed his father, Emanuele (Lino), as chairman of his family’s eponymously named dairy company - one of the top ten dairy processors in the world.

Currently chief executive and vice chairman, third-generation Saputo Jr will replace the founding chairman from 1 August and also retain his responsibilities as chief executive.

Cement giant responds swiftly to fourth-gen CEO death
May 23, 2014

A swift change of leadership at Mexican company Cemex following the sudden death of its fourth-generation chief executive and chairman last week highlights the importance of a solid corporate governance structure, says a family business expert.

A swift change of leadership at Mexican company Cemex following the sudden death of its fourth-generation chief executive and chairman last week highlights the importance of a solid corporate governance structure, says a family business expert.

Lorenzo Zambrano’s death from a heart attack in Madrid last Monday left directors with the task of replacing the man responsible for transforming Cemex’s regional operation into a global business.

Cemex fourth-gen Lorenzo Zambrano dies suddenly in Spain
May 13, 2014

Lorenzo Zambrano, the Mexican businessman who turned his family’s cement manufacturer into a multinational company, has died suddenly at the age of 70 in Spain.

Lorenzo Zambrano, the Mexican businessman who turned his family’s cement manufacturer into a multinational company, has died suddenly at the age of 70 in Spain.

According to local media, the fourth-generation chairman and chief executive of Cemex was found by members of staff at his Madrid hotel, after he failed to turn up for a business meeting.

He was not known to be in poor health.

Carlos Slim transfers shares to children
November 20, 2013

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has quietly been transferring large parts of his family business empire to his six children over the past couple of months, according to media reports.

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has quietly been transferring large parts of his family business empire to his six children over the past couple of months, according to media reports.

In the most recent transaction, last month, he reportedly gave two of his daughters the majority of his shares in financial holding company Grupo Financiero Inbursa.

Family business roundup: America Movil, Sirivadhanabhakdi, Pritzker Organization, Maple Leaf Foods, L’Oreal
August 28, 2013

America Movil backs sweetened Telefonica deal, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi looks to reduce debt with IPO, Pritzker Organization takes timber services company private, Maple Leaf Foods sells biodiesel and rendering business, and the Bettencourts rule out a L'Oreal sale.

America Movil backs sweetened Telefonica deal, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi looks to reduce debt with IPO, Pritzker Organization takes timber services company private, Maple Leaf Foods sells biodiesel and rendering business, and the Bettencourts rule out a L'Oreal sale.

America Movil
Telefonica has received the support of Dutch telecommunications company KPN’s biggest investor, America Movil, to acquire its German mobile unit E-Plus.

Family business roundup: Thornton & Ross, Carlos Slim, L’Oreal and James Packer
August 19, 2013

British pharmaceutical company leaves founding family’s hands, Carlos Slim launches new satellite, L’Oreal bids for Chinese business, and James Packer has high hopes for his gambling empire’s expansion into Japan.

British pharmaceutical company leaves founding family’s hands, Carlos Slim launches new satellite, L’Oreal bids for Chinese business, and James Packer has high hopes for his gambling empire’s expansion into Japan.

Family business roundup: Massmart and America Movil
August 12, 2013

Wal-Mart mulls buyout of one of several family-owned supermarkets in Kenya; and America Movil moves to buy remaining shares in Royal KPN.

Wal-Mart mulls buyout of one of several family-owned supermarkets in Kenya; and America Movil moves to buy remaining shares in Royal KPN.

Massmart
South Africa’s Massmart Holdings, a unit of Wal-Mart, is considering the buyout of one of several family-owned retailers in Kenya, as it tries to make inroads into the African nation.

According to Nairobi-based newspaper Business Daily, Naivas, Tuskys and Nakumatt, the family-owned businesses that dominate the sector, are the main targets for the food and household-goods retailer.

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