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How Queen Elizabeth II guided her family through tumultuous times

September 9, 2022

Under The Queen’s historic reign, Britain’s monarchy survived and flourished. Campden FB looks at how Her Majesty adapted and evolved to lead her family and inspire her subjects.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has left the world in shock. For many generations, The Queen was the only monarch they had ever known, a constant source of resolve who lived a life of extraordinary dedication and service.

As the newly appointed English prime minister Liz Truss said: “It is the passing of the second Elizabethan age. The Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built.”

FB Roundup: Cyrus Mistry, Daniel Kretinsky, MacKenzie Scott

September 5, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, tributes are paid to Cyrus Mistry; Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s Royal Mail stake is under a national security review; and MacKenzie Scott donates $44 million to a mentoring organisation.

Tributes paid to billionaire ex-chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has led tributes to business leader Cyrus Mistry, who has died in a car accident in western India. The Indian-born Irish businessman and former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons was 54.

“The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking,” said Modi on Twitter. “He was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess. His passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry.”

FB ROUNDUP: Mohsin and Zuber Issa, Hans and Julia Rausing, Julian Robertson

August 31, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, the billionaire Issa brothers purchase Co-op’s petrol stations; Hans and Julia Rausing donate to save historic ‘Harry Potter’ cloister; and hedge fund billionaire and philanthropist Julian Robertson passes away at the age of 90.

Billionaire Issa brothers purchase Co-op’s petrol stations for up to £600 million
Mohsin and Zuber Issa, the billionaire brothers who own a majority stakeholder in UK supermarket giant Asda, have agreed to buy the Co-op group’s petrol stations in a deal worth up to £600 million.

The British-Indian siblings, who made their fortune co-founding the Euro Garages chain of petrol filling stations, saw off a number of rival bids to finalise the deal.

Replacing today’s leaders with tomorrow’s stewards

August 30, 2022

Director of Spectrum Dyes & Chemical Pvt Ltd and angel investor Akshat Chaudhary, discusses the importance of mentoring the next generation to become effective and evolved family business custodians.

Director of Spectrum Dyes & Chemical Pvt Ltd and angel investor Akshat Chaudhary, discusses the importance of mentoring the next generation to become effective and evolved family business custodians.

Author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek said: “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.”

FB Roundup: Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Harris family, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

August 22, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Sir Jim Ratcliffe shows interest in buying Manchester United; the Harris family finalise a £300 million Butlins deal; and tributes are paid to veteran investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe interested in buying Manchester United football club
Lifelong Manchester United fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to be interested in buying the Premier League team following reports that its current owners, the Glazer family, may be considering selling a minority stake in the club.

The British billionaire, who has a net worth of $7.18 billion, is the current chairman and chief executive of chemical company Ineos and owns cycling team Ineos Grenadiers, French Ligue 1 football team Nice and Swiss club FC Lausanne-Sport.

FB ROUNDUP: Tamara Ecclestone, Jack Ma, Yang Huiyan

August 1, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Bernie Ecclestone's daughter offers a $7.2 million reward for stolen jewellery; tech tycoon Jack Ma plans to transfer control of the fintech giant Ant Group; and Yang Huiyan, Asia's richest woman, loses half her wealth in China's property crisis.

Bernie Ecclestone's daughter offering $7.2 million reward for stolen jewellery
Tamara Ecclestone, the daughter of British billionaire and ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, has made a public offer of up to $7.2 million for information leading to the recovery of jewellery worth more than $31 million.

Breakout session with Russ Haworth

July 29, 2022

As a family business coach and mentor who helps next-gen family business members to gain clarity and direction in their lives, Russ Haworth knows a thing or two about what makes multi-generational ultra-high-net-worth families tick.

FB Roundup: Rodolphe Saade, Amancio Ortega, Michael Steinhard

July 25, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Shipping billionaire Rodolphe Saade opposes a French windfall tax plan; Zara founder Amancio Ortega buys a luxury New York apartment building for $500 million; and ancient artifacts seized from US billionaire Michael Steinhardt are returned to Italy.

Shipping billionaire Rodolphe Saade opposes French windfall tax plan
Rodolphe Saade, the billionaire head of multi-generational family-owned shipping giant CMA CGM SA, has vocally opposed a plan by French lawmakers to impose a windfall tax on corporate profits to moderate the impact of inflation.

CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container carrier, has seen its profits rise dramatically following strong global demand for consumer goods resulting in shipping rates being raised more than ten-fold during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FB Roundup: Teddy Sagi, Bill Gates, Strive Masiyiwa

July 19, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Teddy Sagi launches a £1.5 billion sale of London’s Camden Market; Bill Gates vows to drop off the world's richest list; and Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa is raising $500 million for his digital business expansion.

Teddy Sagi launches £1.5 billion sale of London’s Camden Market
Israeli billionaire Teddy Sagi has initiated a discreet sale of London’s Camden Market, hoping to gather bids of more than £1.5 billion for the area famed for its stalls, bars and eateries.

According to The Financial Times, Sagi has appointed financial adviser Rothschild & Co to deal with the sale.

Priyavrata Mafatlal: Leadership is earned, it’s not a right

July 18, 2022

Priyavrata Mafatlal is a fifth-generation entrepreneur with his mind set on ensuring legacy and spearheading change through alternative new-age growth strategies. Ahead of chairing Campden Family Connect’s Indian Family Alternative Investment Forum in August, he talks exclusively to Campden FB about diversifying into alternative investments, honouring legacy and the advice he’d give his younger self.

Vice chairman of the 118-year-old Arvind Mafatlal Group, managing director of Mafatlal Industries Limited (one of India’s oldest textile companies) and executive director of NOCIL Limited (India's largest manufacturer and supplier of rubber chemicals), Priyavrata Mafatlal is a fifth-generation entrepreneur with his mind set on ensuring legacy and spearheading change through alternative growth strategies.