There are numerous challenges that your company will face. The sustainability transition or ongoing developments in digitisation and the ever-changing regulations they entail, for instance. Or making preparations to pass the business on to the next generation or sell it. Discover how businesses tackle these challenges and prepare for the future – and how ABN AMRO MeesPierson can help them with their transition challenges.
What is the impact of transferring a family business to the next generation? Textile entrepreneur Julie Lietaer (40), who took over the helm from her father in 2022, knows it is not always easy. "You need to be able to communicate very well; only then can you solve problems at their core," she says, talking about this key moment in her life.
The transfer of a family business from one generation to the next is a challenging and complex process that involves much more than financial and legal aspects. This is demonstrated by Zuidnatie, which has specialized in port logistics, cargo handling and storage in the Port of Antwerp for over 150 years. In 2010, Stéphanie Feys took over the helm from her father. In our most recent episode of Tomorrow Talks, Marleen Celen, Director of Private Wealth Management, speaks with Stéphanie Feys and shares some important points of focus.
ABN AMRO has built up considerable expertise in transition-related issues such as energy, digitisation and mobility. We can use this knowledge to help you ensure that your company and assets are protected and capable of growth in tomorrow’s fast-changing world.
What challenges does the energy transition bring? Peter van Ees, Sector Banker at ABN AMRO, gives some practical tips business managers can already apply right now. Because one thing is sure: the transition is in full swing. And those who lag behind will not survive.
In de strijd tegen de klimaatverandering moet de transportsector alle zeilen bijzetten om minder energie te verbruiken en de transitie van fossiele naar hernieuwbare energie mogelijk te maken. Daarnaast moet gezien het tekort aan arbeidskrachten de arbeidsproductiviteit omhoog.Een groot aantal uitdagingen dus. Maar hoe kan u als ondernemer hier een antwoord op bieden? Start met ketenregie en neem het volledige logistieke proces onder de loep.
At ABN AMRO MeesPierson Belgium we are highly committed to supporting entrepreneurs. Especially in times like these, when they are having to adapt their business to a world in transition. We spoke to David Kemps, Sector Banker for Industry at ABN AMRO and panel member for our second edition of Tomorrow Talks, and asked him what we can do to help our customers navigate their digital transition, too.
Every company faces key moments that require a careful balancing act between head and heart. Taking the following points into account will help you to put your assets to good use and preserve unity within your family.
If you have any questions or would like to talk to one of our sector experts or wealth planners at ABN AMRO MeesPierson, get in touch.
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