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FB Roundup: Grundfos, Samsung, Warburtons

November 2, 2020

Due Jensen family heir named new chief executive of Grundfos, Lee Kun-hee leaves legacy of Samsung success but succession chaos, Warburtons shares pandemic dough with staff.

Due Jensen family heir named new chief executive of Grundfos

The Due Jensen family of Denmark has returned to helm their industrial giant Grundfos for the first time in almost two decades with the succession of next-generation heir Poul Due Jensen.

FB Roundup: Warburtons, JCB, Hays Travel

April 24, 2020

Warburtons focuses on core bread products to meet rising demand, JCB produces medical visors and housing for Dyson’s ventilator, Hays Travel starts to bring back furloughed staff and offers travel guarantee.

Warburtons focuses on core bread products to meet rising demand

British family baking business Warburtons has adapted to the demands of the coronavirus lockdown by narrowing its range of products, requiring fewer staff in factories who may fear for their health.

FB Roundup: Europa-Park, Grupo Bimbo and Kering

October 10, 2019

Europa-Park founder Roland Mack measures success in succession, Grupo Bimbo spends dough on British bagels, Pinault and Arnault families give $330 million to Notre Dame restoration.

Europa-Park founder Roland Mack measures success in succession

The founder of Germany´s largest theme park has praised his family and hailed the importance of good governance and succession planning as he celebrates his 70th birthday this week.

Shortlist announced for the fifth European Families in Business Awards

May 27, 2016

The cream of continental business talent will be celebrated at the fifth annual European Families in Business Awards in Berlin on 21 June.

The cream of continental business talent will be celebrated at the fifth annual European Families in Business Awards in Berlin on 21 June.

Family business leaders and business school experts on the judging panel for CampdenFB have shortlisted the 30 best of the best from more than 250 nominations across six categories. Close to 1,000 companies have been nominated since 2012.

New chair appointed at UK family business organisation

May 1, 2014

The non-family chairman of an international facilities management company has been appointed chairman of the Institute for Family Business (IFB).

The non-family chairman of an international facilities management company has been appointed chairman of the Institute for Family Business (IFB).

Peter Armitage, who has been the chairman of OCS Group since 2005, will take up the IFB chairmanship in June. He joined the company in 1979, and became managing director of OCS International in 2001.

During that time the company has transformed from a largely UK-based business to a group operating in 40 different countries.

Warburtons plans to expand family business in Europe

October 13, 2011

British family business Warburtons will focus on developing its European market, rather than looking to expand worldwide, for the foreseeable future, according to a company spokeswoman.

British family business Warburtons will focus on developing its European market, rather than expanding worldwide, for the foreseeable future, according to a company spokeswoman.

The bakery business, which is controlled by the Warburton family, announced trial sales of products outside of the UK for the first time this week, amid growing demand for wrapped bread throughout Europe.

Ross Warburton named chairman of Institute for Family Business

January 5, 2011

Ross Warburton, a fifth-generation family member of the UK bakery company Warburtons, has been appointed the new chairman of the Institute for Family Business.

He replaces Andrew Wates, of the Wates Group, who has been chairman for the last three years.