Family businesses are of strategic importance in the national and European economies. They are different from each other, but all share a deep bond that unites the business with the founding family. Today these kinds of businesses are facing major challenges and changes and having to keep up with innovation. In this regard, data from the 14th AUB Observatory - a body that collects data on Italian family businesses, promoted by AIDAF (Italian Association of Family Businesses), AIDAF-EY Chair of Family Business Strategy at Bocconi University, UniCredit and Cordusio, and the Angelini Foundation - show how Italian family businesses are getting stronger, managing to overcome economic crises in increasingly effective ways.

A new digital content hub to showcase the essence of Angelini Industries

For companies as well, finding their “why” is crucial, but it is not always enough. The challenge is to then give it shape and substance. To do so requires a continuous exchange of intentions, commitment and choices.

Being able to stand out in today’s competitive environment requires talent, determination and great skills. That is why it is essential to enrich traditional education with solid and challenging experiences, a practice which is now common at several universities.