top of page

The Global Family Business Champions

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Spotify
  • bluesky

Victoria Mars, Mars Inc. How Does A Family Business Survive?


The economy is quietly dominated by family businesses, but they tend to be short-lived: few make it to the third generation. Victoria Mars YC ’78, part of the fourth generation of her family at Mars Inc., told Yale Insights that the company’s culture and mission play a key role in keeping each generation involved and ready to take over.

Next Event
Autumn Budget Briefing 2026

Thursday, 29 October 2026

Webinar looking at the implications of the Autumn Budget with our partners at James Cowper Kreston

Most Recent Publication
Insight Guide - Creating A Family Charter

Strong families build strong businesses. A Family Charter helps protect both.Every family business begins with shared values, trust and a common purpose. In the early years, decisions are often made n...

Read more
Jobs Board Advert.jpg
Most Read
The Oldest Family Businesses In America

Family Business United are always looking for ways to celebrate the family business sector and to recognise those businesses that...

Navigating The Complexities Around Succession Planning

Family business succession planning is a complex and challenging process that involves transferring leadership and ownership from one...

Exploring The Various Capitals In A Family Business

Family businesses operate within a framework of various capitals, encompassing not only financial assets but also human, social, and...

The History Of Giant Eagle Supermarkets

Giant Eagle supermarkets have proudly served their customers for more than 80 years. Find out more about the history of Giant Eagle and...

Perdue Farms Named To TIME’s List Of The World’s Best Companies 2025

Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agriculture company, has been named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2025 list,...

membership-advert.jpg

About the Author

bottom of page