1. How do family enterprises need to evolve in order to be more inclusive and allow for women to participate more fully and powerfully in family enterprises?
  2. What are the cultural obstacles to getting more women into leadership positions in family enterprises?
  3. What advice would you give to the next generation of men and women to advance the discussion of women in family enterprises?

Women’s Evolving Roles in Family Enterprises ǀ Women in family enterprises are often unfairly perceived as low-key influencers, peacekeepers or business players conflicted by “obligations” to family. Yet as master storytellers and natural leaders, they are choosing more. They are boldly pursuing passions while bridging family and business, and leading from behind as much now from the forefront. Two generations of women will cross their perspectives.

Facilitated by: Michelle Langdon, Wellth Works

Panelists: Margaret-Jean Mannix, Veridian Family Office, Alejandra Carmona, Grupo Educacion and Nike Anani, African Family Firms