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Top 75 Family Business Leaders 2019: Asia Pacific
October 7, 2019

CampdenFB celebrates this month the 75 leading lights in the family business and family office space over its 75 issues. Last week we profiled some of the inspirational figures in the Americas—this week we take a look at the major players in the dynamic region of Asia-Pacific.

CampdenFB celebrates this month the 75 leading lights in the family business and family office space over its 75 issues. Last week we profiled some of the inspirational figures in the Americas—this week we take a look at the major players in the dynamic region of Asia-Pacific.

FB Roundup: Beckmann, Commisso and Premji
June 12, 2019

Mexican tequila tycoon transfers wealth to daughter, US cable billionaire buy Italy’s Fiorentina Football Club and Indian tech chairman Azim Premji passes baton to son.

Mexican tequila president transfers wealth to daughter

The family behind the world’s bestselling tequila has undergone a wealth transfer as part of the family’s succession plan.

In a statement sent to the Mexican Stock Exchange, Becle SAB, the holding company that owns tequila brand Jose Cuervo, said president Juan Francisco Beckmann had completed the transfer of more than half his stake to his daughter, 12th generation family member Karen Virginia Beckmann.

Premji family office mulls e-commerce deal
November 20, 2013

Premji Invest, the family office of one of India’s richest individuals, Azim Premji, is reportedly in discussions to lead a $50 million (€37 million) fundraiser in e-commerce fashion retailer Myntra.

Premji Invest, the family office of one of India’s richest individuals, Azim Premji, is reportedly in discussions to lead a $50 million (€37 million) fundraiser in e-commerce fashion retailer Myntra.

The website, headquartered in Bangalore, was founded in 2007 and is now India’s largest online fashion and lifestyle store, with annual revenues of $120 million. It stocks Indian fashion brands, as well international household names, such as Nike, Reebok and Adidas.

The Giving Pledge gathers momentum with support of family business leaders
February 22, 2013

Some high-profile family business leaders have become the latest names to join the Giving Pledge – an initiative where billionaires promise publicly to give at least half their wealth to charity over the course of their lifetime.

Some high-profile family business leaders have become the latest names to join the Giving Pledge – an initiative where billionaires promise publicly to give at least half their wealth to charity over the course of their lifetime.

British entrepreneur Richard Branson – founder of Virgin – and his wife Joan have signed the pledge, along with Azim Premji – the second-gen chairman of Indian software company Wipro. They are among 12 billionaires who have joined the initiative this year.

Family business roundup: Lacoste family bows out, Hearst, Lactalis and Maple Leaf expand operations
November 8, 2012

It’s a busy time for sales and acquisitions in the family business world, with companies in France, Vietnam and the US buying controlling stakes, while the Lacoste family has sold off its shares in the eponymous clothing brand.

It’s a busy time for sales and acquisitions in the family business world, with companies in France, Vietnam and the US buying controlling stakes, while the Lacoste family has sold off its shares in the eponymous clothing brand.

On 7 November, family member and chairwoman Sophie Lacoste Dournel said she and family members had decided to sell their remaining 28% shareholding to Maus Freres “with great sadness”.

Good results buoy family businesses
April 27, 2011

India’s third-largest software exporter, family-controlled Wipro, announced on 26 April that its total revenues for 2010 saw a rise of 15% year-on-year, while fellow family-controlled automobile maker Ford reported its best first quarter results in 13 years.

India’s third-largest software exporter, family-controlled Wipro, announced on 26 April that its total revenues for 2010 saw a rise of 15% year-on-year, while fellow family-controlled automobile maker Ford reported its best first quarter results in 13 years.

Wipro, which also manufactures consumer goods and electrical products, said that its total sales rose to $6.98 billion from $6.11 billion the year before. The company’s consumer care segment contributed 9% to the total revenue, while its IT services sector accounted for 76% of the revenues.

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