We are delighted to announce that Angela Morris of Woolcool has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Sustainable Development Ambassador Champion of Change & Innovation Multi-Generational Family Business leader Angela has committed her life to innovation and design within the packaging sector. Throughout her career spanning over 40 years, Angela has pioneered in the use of sustainable materials. Her true eureka moment being Woolcool in early 2000s. Since its conception as an alternative to polystyrene, Woolcool has gone from strength to strength, replacing 1000s of tonnes of man-made alternatives with a truly sustainable material. Whilst growing Woolcool, challenging conventions and managing 4 children into adulthood, Angela found the time to set up the Natural Materials Association in 2015, as a bridge between academia and business, to share knowledge and develop sustainable alternatives. Woolcool is now a second generation family firm, with 2 of Angela’s daughter taking the reigns. Angela is still involved however, and its her innovative, design led ethos, along with the core belief of business as a force good that continue to be the heart of the business, not settling for the status quo! Angela thoroughly deserves recognition as an inspirational individual and thoroughly deserves her place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Stephen (‘Paddy’) Dyson of HMG Paints has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Champion of Change & Innovation Next Generation Champion Family Business Steward Paddy joined HMG Paints Ltd at 18 years old (19 years ago) following in his fathers footsteps. Starting from humble beginnings in the label printing room, Paddy quickly became noticed by peers for his dedication & enthusiasm for the family business. Paddy put himself forward for the new Marketing Manager position in 2008 & has since completely transformed the branding and marketing of HMG Paints with the family values at the core of everything that is done. Throughout his time in the business Paddy has also been an ambassador for HMG taking part in talks and judging panels for industry & family business events such as Family Business United. In 2019 Paddy was a finalist for the Young Leader of the Year Award due to his achievements throughout his time at HMG. From creating internal engaging content for staff around the family values of the business to promoting them externally, Paddy has a skill set that is second to none & continues to go above & beyond for HMG & his peers. Paddy is an exceptional individual and totally committed to the family business in which he works, as well as the broader family business community and thoroughly deserves recognition for all that he does and is a deserving recipient of a place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Joyce Onuonga of John White & Son Ltd has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Multi-Generational Family Business Leader Joyce is the Managing Director of John White & Son Ltd, Scotland’s oldest family firm, and is an inspirational leader who has championed change within the business by developing staff and introducing innovative ways of ensuring business is competitive. The business has kept in tune with technological advancement in the industry too with strategic collaborations and ongoing research and development. Having been in the business for many years, Joyce stands out and continues to make a positive contribution on a daily basis, driving the business forward and engaging the next generation in a manner that will be healthy for succession in due course. Joyce thoroughly deserves her place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Dominic Ponniah from Cleanology has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Sustainable Development Champion of Change & Innovation Family Business Stewardship Dominic has built a business based on sustainability and fairness. The growth of Cleanology from a mother and son business to a 700-strong team with annual sales of over £10 million proves his business acumen. Sustainability, fairness and community support remain at the heart of Cleanology’s ethos. Cleanology are pioneers of sustainability as they are the first cleaning company in Europe to introduce portion controlled, biotechnological cleaning sachets. Other sustainability initiatives include the introduction of uniforms made from plastic bottles and organic cotton and a 100% electric van fleet. Fair pay was one of the founding principles of the business and it remains a Real Living Wage Employer. Community is also an integral part of the underlying values at Cleanology. Since 2020, they have supported poverty alleviation charity, The Hygiene Bank, raising significant sums that enable the charity to make a real difference. As a business, retaining a family feel when growth has been exponential is extremely important to Dominic. He is truly deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Robb from Hawkshead Relish has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Sustainable Development Next Generation Mark and Maria Whitehead MBE set up the Hawkshead Relish Company over 20 years ago. Having had plenty of peaks and troughs along the way the business is now better placed than ever before. An artisan producer of award-winning preserves based in the historic village of Hawkshead in the heart of the English Lake District, this is a family business looking to the future. As a non-family member, Jonathan is bridging the gap between generations of the family as part of a broader succession process and is guiding the next generation to learn and gain sufficient experience to hand over the reigns to them when the time comes for him to step down. Jonathan has gained the respect and loyalty of the whole workforce, enabling them to be the best they can whilst offering his full support, guidance and leadership. As part of the next generation team driving the business forward, Jonathan is an integral part of the management team and fully deserves recognition for his role in the ongoing development of the business.

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nupur Pavan Bang has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. Dr. Nupur Pavan Bang is Associate Director at the Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise, Indian School of Business (ISB). She specializes in family business and finance. Nupur is a renowned thought leader in family businesses and is a frequent speaker at industry forums on issues related to family governance, family office, and the role of women in family businesses. She is born into a business family and community and has seen up close many of the challenges facing them. She is an astute observer of “families” and has interacted with several of them to understand their challenges, strengths, and best practices. She has authored several white papers, case studies, and articles on different aspects of family firms. Nupur represents ISB at the STEP Project Global Consortium and coaches the ISB team for the Global Family Enterprise Case Competition, University of Vermont. In 2020, she was listed among the top 100 women in Finance in India. Nupur is Post-Doc Fellow from ISB, holds a Ph.D. in finance, and is a Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) of the UK. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Nupur has already made a significant contribution to the family business sector through her work, and continues to do so, and she undoubtedly deserves her place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As she concludes, “Family businesses are the vehicles that help realise a nation’s dreams. They are woven into the societal fabric and are agents of entrepreneurial activities, resilience, adaptability, and change. I am passionate about helping family businesses grow, with harmony in the family and commitment to society.” “Being recognised in the Family Business Hall of Fame makes me more committed to help family businesses contribute more, successfully transition from one generation to the other, and bring about societal change in aspects such as gender equality. It is an honour and a responsibility. It is a call to do more meaningful research.”

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Dennis Jaffe has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. Dennis works with large, global, multi-generational families to define their goals, relationships and develop all forms of their family capital. Dr. Jaffe, a San Francisco-based advisor to families about family business, governance, wealth, and philanthropy, is Senior Research Fellow at BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors. He is author of Borrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises; Finding Her Voice and Leaving a Legacy; Cross Cultures: How Global Families Negotiate Change Across Generations; Stewardship in your Family Enterprise: Developing Responsible Family Leadership Across Generations and Working with the Ones You Love. His global insights have led to teaching or consulting engagements in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. The Family Firm Institute awarded him the 2017 International Award for service, and in 2005 he received the Beckhard Award for service to the field. In 2020 he was awarded a special commendation as an individual thought leader in the field of wealth management by the Family Wealth Report. He has a BA degree in Philosophy, MA in Management, and Ph.D. in sociology, all from Yale University, and professor emeritus of organizational systems and psychology at Saybrook University in San Francisco. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Dennis has really made his mark on the family business sector and is recognised the world over for his work. He undoubtedly deserves his place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Dennis concludes, “You don’t own a family business, you borrow it from your grandchildren. I am delighted that my work with the non-financial wealth of global families is being recognized here." "I am delighted to work as an ‘elder’ to mentor and help advisors and families to enlarge their sense of possibility for the impact of their family resources on the future. I am delighted to be inducted into the Family Business Hall Of Fame.”

We are delighted to announce that Andrea Calabrò has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. Andrea is a Family Business and Entrepreneurship Professor, Family Business Coach and above all Family Business Enthusiast. Andrea is Director of the IPAG Entrepreneurship & Family Business Center and Professor of Family Business & Entrepreneurship at IPAG Business School, France. He is Global Academic Director of the STEP (Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices) Project Global Consortium. He has published journal articles on family firms, internationalization, and corporate governance in leading international journals such as: Strategic Management Journal, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of International Business Studies, Family Business Review, Harvard Business Review, and Journal of Business Ethics. His latest book “Family Business Case Studies Across the World: Succession and Governance in a Disruptive Era” has been published with Edward Elgar Publishing and sets the stage for a shift in the family business debate around governance and succession. His research has appeared in different practitioners-oriented outlets such as The Wall Street Journal. He is author of several practice-oriented family business reports. He serves as advisor to family businesses and coaches next generation members. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Andrea is an incredible contributor to the family business sector through his work and he undoubtedly deserves his place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Andrea concludes, “I’m a family business enthusiast and truly passionate about researching, teaching and consulting family business across the globe. I love discovering new possible theoretical explanations and paradigms resulting from the observation of real family business dynamics. The actual gratification comes when those pieces of research are discussed and challenged by family business owners and managers in a constructive and mutual exchange." "I’m honoured to serve as an active scholar and professional to advance the understanding of Family Business around the world. I am humbled to be recognized in the Family Business Hall of Fame and I hope to be able to continue contributing to development of the sector.”

We are delighted to announce that Russ Haworth has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. Russ helps proactive families navigate the complexities that come from being in business together. Russ is a UK based family business adviser and has been working with families for nearly 20 years, initially through a career as a Chartered Financial Planner focussing on family wealth planning and wealth management, and more recently as a specialist family business adviser. He has been awarded the Advanced Certificate in Family Business advising from the FFI. He is the Co-Director of The Quest for Legitimacy, a global research project that has discovered a path that the Rising Generation take in attaining their own sense of legitimacy having grown up in prominent families. He is also the host of the widely acclaimed and imaginatively titled, The Family Business Podcast. Over the last 5 years Russ has recorded 150+ episodes of the show covering all aspects of family business. With interviews from the worlds leading experts in the field and family businesses sharing their own experiences. He is also a member of the advisory board and faculty for The Ultra High Net Worth Institute, a US based non-profit think tank. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Russ has become a significant contributor to the family business sector and his podcast is well received around the world. He continues to be an innovative influencer within the sector and he truly deserves his place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Russ concludes, “I love working with family businesses and I am passionate about providing help and support to allow them to thrive and achieve their ambitions.” “I am delighted and honoured to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, especially for my work with The Family Business Podcast. My aspiration when I started the show was to provide useful and accessible information to family businesses around the world and I am grateful to all the families and thought-leaders who have helped me to do that.”

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Elias Ηadjielias has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. He is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business at Cyprus University of Technology. Currently (2022-2023), he is the Chair of the Family Business Research SIG at the European Academy of Management. He is a recognised expert teaching, researching, and publishing in the fields of family business, entrepreneurship, and innovation. His research focuses on family business entrepreneurship, social and psychological perspectives in family businesses, and technological innovation. He has published scientific articles in international prestigious journals, such as Annals of Tourism Research, Family Business Review, Small Business Economics, Journal of Business Research, HRMR, and TFSC. He has also served or serves as a guest-editor in 10 special issues at leading journals, such as the British Journal of Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, Technovation, TFSC, and European Journal of Marketing. Over the years, he has received various awards, nominations, and research funding for his research on family businesses. In 2016, he was he was a recipient of the ISBE – RAKE Award on “Cooperation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Family Business Cooperatives” of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE). In 2017, he was successful in an Erasmus + bid (as a project coordinator), in a €400,000 project on the development of entrepreneurial skills of family members in artisan and agro-tourism family businesses. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Elias has become a significant contributor to the family business sector through his research and writing and he truly deserves his place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Dr. Elias concludes, “The family business field is a fascinating research area, allowing experimentation with new innovative ideas and fostering dialogue between researchers from different disciplines. Researching and teaching on family business topics are enjoyable and personally fulfilling" "Being recognized in the Family Business Hall of Fame is a great honour, and an important motivation to continue contributing to the family business field.”

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Rodrigo Basco has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. He is a Professor at American University of Sharjah (AUS)–United Arab Emirates, holds the Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid bin Khalid Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business, and the Board Chairman of STEP Project Global Consortium. As part of a fourth-generation family-owned Argentinean firm, Dr. Rodrigo Basco has always been interested in the nuances of family businesses. He is currently a Professor at American University of Sharjah (AUS)–United Arab Emirates and holds the Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid bin Khalid Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business. He is the Board Chairman of STEP Project Global Consortium and Associate Editor of Journal of Family Business Strategy. He is also visiting professor at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca (Italy). His research focuses on entrepreneurship, management, and regional development with special interest in family firms, and he has taught economics, management, and family business courses at universities in Spain, Chile, and Germany. Dr. Rodrigo Basco was ranked as the World’s Top 2% most-cited scientists by Stanford University. His research has been published in international academic journals, including Journal of Family Business Strategy, European Planning Studies, Family Business Review, European Management Journal, Journal of Management & Organization, Journal of Business research, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, Business Strategy and the Environment, Harvard Business Review, and International Small Business Journal, among others. Dr. Basco recently edited several special issue on the topics of “Family Business and Regional Development”, “Entrepreneurial Families in Business Across Generations, Contexts, and Cultures, and “Family Business, “Local development in Ibeoramerica”, and “Family Business in the Arab World”. He is an editorial board member for several leading journals. He is author and co-editor of several books on family firms. Recently, he co-edited the academic book “Family Business and Regional Development” in the editorial house Routledge. He is also co-author of one the first Spanish textbooks on family firms for undergraduate and postgraduate students and general audience interested in the topic of family firms. Before joining AUS, Dr. Basco was a postdoctoral scholar at the Witten Institute for Family Business at the University of Witten/Herdecke in Germany. He was also a visiting researcher at the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) and at CeFEO at Jonkoping University. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Rodrigo has become a key advocate and influencer in the area of family business over the years and continues to make a significant contribution to the sector. He truly deserves his place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Rodrigo concludes, “I am interested in knowing how families shape businesses and businesses shape families. When the virtuous circle of family in business emerges our local communities benefit the most by creating wealth and long-term prosperity." "I have been working, advising, and doing research in family business for a long time, it is an honour to know that my humble contribution to family business is recognized and has a room in the Family Business Hall of Fame.”

We are delighted to announce that Lise Moller has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. Lise provides strategic counselling, guidance and support for the continued expansion of the EY Norway Family Enterprise Competence Center into the Nordic markets and globally. Lise has a pro-active role in developing new competencies as well as design and delivery of new and pioneering programmes to families in business and individuals who are part of family firms encompassing next generation family members, family teams, shareholders, board members, CEOs, and external executives. She is actively involved in generating strategic initiatives and offering guidance on how to encourage and empower members of family enterprises to identify and seize opportunities of becoming catalysts and change makers for positive impact in today’s and tomorrow’s society. Lise is a family business engagement expert with two decades of experience working with family businesses, enterprising families, family offices and family foundations – from all countries, cultures, industries and generations. For the past 20 years Lise acted as the primary enabler in building awareness of family enterprises globally: first for The Family Business Network, IMD Global Family Business Center, INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise and since 2022 with EY Norway. She launched several new and pioneering educational programmes for families in business while at IMD; thus building one of the world’s most complete and elite educational portfolios for families in business. She was responsible for the IMD Global Family Business Award for 10 years; built the Award’s reputation to become the first and foremost Award in the world for leading families in business from across the globe. The Award is given to family enterprises for their best practice and excellence in family, business and ownership governance. She also headed a joint initiative between IMD and Tsinghua University, China creating the first global educational programme for top Chinese family owned businesses to help them learn how to become successful and sustainable families in business. In 2020 and 2022 she was named a Top100 Family Influencer by Family Capital Publishing. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Lise has been an active innovator and advocate of family firms for many years. She is recognised globally as a family business influencer and has made a real mark in the world of family business and truly deserves her place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Lise concludes, “I love the human and multi-disciplinary aspect of family business, in all senses of the word. I have been lucky to get to know and work with families in business from all around the world, from all countries, industries, sizes and cultures. From the smaller sized Cuban cigar producer to a Filipino conglomerate with hundreds of thousands of employees. It has been an amazing learning journey for me to help families in business learn together and from each other, whether it has been with FBN, IMD, INSEAD, the Lorange Network or EY Norway. These are places where magic happens and where families in business realize that they are not alone.” “More recently it has been impressive to see many cases of families who show the way in terms of values based ownership and standing for positive change in a world that really needs it.” “I set out exactly 20 years ago this year when I started working with FBN and am proud of the long way the field has come since then, the way it has become visible through business school family business centres, research, banks, service providers and so on. It has been an exponential development and the world’s eyes has opened to family business. I would like to think that my work over the years has helped made a difference to help make the world a better place for family businesses.” “I am thankful to be part of the Family Business Hall of Fame and will be happy to share the news to the world when it is out, for even more positive momentum for family businesses!”