Beyond markets

Philanthropy · 01 Dec 2025

Giving back is a life’s work

Paco Arango, the founder of The Aladina Foundation, has supported countless children with cancer in Spain and around the world. Here, he explains how a profound sense of his own good fortune and his father’s spirit of generosity both influenced his decision to dedicate his life to this cause.

Family business · 03 Nov 2025

Honouring the past whilst forging the future

Sisters Marie and Valentine Barbier-Mueller had to take over the leadership of their family’s company in dramatic and challenging circumstances. But their father’s long-term planning and preparation guided the way forward. Today, the pair share the ceo role and take a view of the future that is based in humility and a hard-earned sense of perspective.

Entrepreneurship · 06 Oct 2025

An entrepreneur on a continual path of career changes

François-Laurent Renet is a serial entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. The Swiss-based former French special forces soldier explains why, for him, there has never been a more exciting time.

Family business · 29 Sep 2025

Becoming one of the world’s most lauded female chefs

How Anne-Sophie Pic turned her family’s famous restaurant into a global culinary empire spanning Lausanne to Hong Kong with her husband, and became one of the world’s most acclaimed female chefs in the process.

Entrepreneurship · 15 Sep 2025

Understanding the ripple effect of entrepreneurship

After selling her AI-driven recruitment platform Golden Bees in 2023, Fariha Shah refocused her time to support, mentor and invest in a new generation of innovators. For her, entrepreneurship is about building systems, creating impact and opening doors for those who haven’t had a head start.

Family business · 26 Aug 2025

The ABCs of Family Governance

As families expand and evolve, their needs and dynamics become more complex. Creating a family governance framework provides clarity around roles, supports strong relationships, and helps ensure the family’s legacy thrives across generations.

Entrepreneurship · 21 Aug 2025

A retirement plan with a difference

Since selling his jewellery business, Italian luxury veteran Andrea Morante has blended entrepreneurship and his passions.