In this special virtual episode of Family Business Diaries, we sit down with David Grammig, a Global Family Office Expert and Founder of Grammig Advisory. David shares expert insights on how African family businesses can leverage storytelling and build strong partnerships with investors to drive long-term success. He emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence, sharing family business stories, and expanding networks globally. As a key figure in the family office space, David also invites family business leaders to attend the 2024 Africa Wealth Summit, where they can connect, learn, and grow their businesses. Watch the visual version of this episode here.

In this episode of Family Business Diaries, Mary sits down with Ing. Nana Afua Sarpong, Director of Operations at Belshaw Limited, a family business founded by her father over 40 years ago. Nana Afua shares her journey of returning from the diaspora with her civil engineering background to implement structures and systems which professionalized the company and drive growth. Her advice to family businesses is clear: put the right structures in place to ensure long-term success.

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In this special episode of Family Business Diaries, we are thrilled to bring you a live session recorded at the Ashesi University Entrepreneurship Capstone Class. Our two distinguished guests, Mr. Seth Quaye, Founder and CEO of MacPartners Group, and Mrs. Anita Osei-Manu, Director of Amalena Group, offer invaluable insights into the dynamics of managing a family business from both the founder’s and Next-Gen’s perspectives.

Mr. Quaye shares his journey of building MacPartners Group with a family-first mentality, strategically involving his sons and their wives in the business.

On the other hand, Mrs. Anita Osei-Manu reveals how she transitioned into leadership at the Amalena Group, implementing key structures that have driven the company’s growth and expansion.

Tune in for an engaging discussion that explores the successes, challenges, and lessons learned in creating and sustaining a family legacy.

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