A happy anniversary

Twenty-five years ago, I moved from the banking industry to join our family's chain of community newspapers. In 2005, I became publisher of Family Business Magazine, the leading resource for successful multigenerational business families. Now, as we celebrate our silver anniversary, I reflect upon our contribution in developing a body of knowledge that helps family businesses thrive.

The patriarch of our family is my father-in-law, Milton L. Rock, former chairman and CEO of the Hay Group. In founding Family Business Magazine, Milt perceived that families need help in managing key transitions while maintaining family harmony. Today, at 93, he still zeroes in on the pertinent issues. According to Milt, “The future of family business is strong.” Now, he observes, “Family companies are thinking longer-term.” While in the past a family business might have been sold if there were no son, now daughters or non-family executives routinely are named to lead family firms.

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Caro U Rock

Caro U. Rock is the publisher of Family Business Magazine.


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