FBN Switzerland was delighted to be a partner of the GenerationSummit by Finanz und Wirtschaft in Zurich. 🇨đź‡âś¨ and to contribute by Marie-Christine von Pezold moderation of the panel on “Tradition and Transformation – Roles and Synergies Across Generations”. 🎤
Our discussion explored the interpersonal dynamics and synergies between different generations in family businesses – highlighting both the opportunities and challenges that arise from the exchange of diverse experiences, perspectives, and values. 💬🤝
Successful collaboration across generations requires:
đź’ˇ Mutual respect & appreciation
🗣️ Transparency & open communication
đź’Ş Willingness and ability of the next generation
🌍 Learning and exploration outside the family business
➡️ Change is an inherent part of entrepreneurship – it calls for openness and courage. At the same time, the values, DNA, philosophy, and traditions of our family businesses are a strength: they allow us to embed transformation into long-term thinking and create sustainable success. 🌱
A heartfelt thank you to our inspiring panelists:
đź‘Ź Annemarie Widmer, Reto Candrian, Philipp Buhofer, and Tanja Zimmermann-Burgerstein,
and to the fantastic organizing team at Finanz und Wirtschaft – Pascal Novotny, Nadine Vonlanthen, and Duresa Lema– for the wonderful collaboration! 🙌
