We gain valuable insights into the personal stories of our Next Generation. In this session we have Tsitsi Mutendi.

Conversations with woman in business making an impact. In this video we are in discussions with Nike Anani, Tsitsi Mutendi, Professor Elmarie Venter, Nancy Chien, Victoria Blackburn, Thandeka Nombanjinji-Nzama, Doris Mbadiwe

Lisa Forster, Head of Family Office and Family Enterprise at Standard Bank positions Standard Bank's platform journey with specific reference to Family Office and Family Enterprise clients and working with external partners.

In this video we welcome Margaret and Allan Hirsch, founders of Hirsch’s home stores. Synonymous with service and brand excellence, Hirsch’s has grown from a tiny showroom in Umhlanga into the powerhouse chain we know today. With seventeen branches and concept stores throughout South Africa, this mega-appliance and home furnishing brand is a force to be reckoned with… an amazing achievement for a business that started with just R900 in capital! In this video Margaret and Allan will be share their family story and what their partnership with Standard Bank has meant to them on their journey to success.

This video takes a form of a panel discussion with key experts from Melville Douglas. The discussion is facilitated by Thandi Ngwane, Head of Third-Party Investment Distribution, joined by Head of South African Equities, Paolo Senatore; Chief Investment Officer, Bernard Drotschie and Head of Equity Research, Mervin Naidoo. The panel take an in-depth look at investment strategies in the current environment and provide expert advice on what investors need to consider going into the future.

Catharina is an international expert who specialises in Owner Strategy Consulting for business families. Together with her international PwC-team, Catharina consults to renowned, multi-generational family businesses in Europe and Africa. She is also a 15th generation member of the Prym Family; one of the oldest entrepreneurial dynasties in the world. For her contributions to the family business, Catharina was honored with the Top Family Business “Rising Star Award” at the European Families in Business Awards 2015. In this video she takes an in-dept look at conflict and leadership in the family.

Miguel López de Silanes Gómez, from FOX (Family Office Exchange) provides key expertise on the matter of High Performing Governance for successful Family Enterprises. Miguel actively works to expand the network in Europe and Latin America. Miguel has most recently been the director of the family office of one of Europe’s leading real estate families, with specific responsibility for designing and implementing the family’s investment strategy.  

We welcome Caroline Underwood OBE, and Philip Marcovici, who are both Ispahani Advisory experts. As vice-chair of UNICEF UK, Caroline works with philanthropists, senior leaders and organisations with a common vision – to shift the needle on philanthropic giving and create meaningful giving opportunities between donors and those they support. Philip Marcovici is retired from the practice of law and consults with governments, financial institutions and global families in relation to tax and wealth management. Philip is the author of the renowned book “The Destructive Power of Family Wealth”. In this session they provide insights into Women’s Financial Empowerment: Taking A Holistic Approach

We unpack the wealth strategies for intergenerational success with Johan van Zyl. Johan is the Chairman and Partner of Stonehage Fleming South Africa. As a member of the Group Executive Committee, Johan is an adviser to several ultra-high net worth South African families. He also serves as a director of several investment companies and trusts and acts as an independent trustee to various family trusts and public benefit organisations. He will also be sharing some of the insights he’s gained from his experiences in advising families internationally. 

In this video series, we have Zola Cossie from Standard Bank. An admitted attorney and notary, Zola has over the last 11 years worked both in private practice and corporate advising high net worth clients on various aspects of their estate planning. She has a keen interest in succession law. She presently holds the position of Fiduciary Specialist, providing advice to families in relation to the structuring of their affairs. Zola speaks about the concept of family in the 21st century and succession laws - is there a discord?