XVI Edition of the Observatory

Profiles of new generations, growth and capital opening: key steps for the future and competitiveness of family businesses

The AUB Observatory (AIDAF, UniCredit, Bocconi), also supported by the Angelini Foundation - with the support of Borsa Italiana and ELITE - has the primary objective of presenting an in-depth analysis of the characteristics and economic-financial performance of the renewed population of Italian family businesses. After the pandemic, the panorama is enriched by over 4,200 new family-controlled companies, marking a significant increase of 36%.
This edition devotes special attention to the generational transitions that have occurred in the last decade, exploring the profiles of the NextGen and their central role for the future of family businesses. In addition, a focus on companies that have chosen to open capital is presented. The 16th edition also offers findings on: 

- the (new) population of family businesses, which has grown to more than 4,200 new family-controlled companies;

- the evolution of the economic and financial performance of family businesses until 2023, continuing the monitoring compared to pre-Covid (2019);

- governance structures, with the aim of continuing to investigate the evolution of leadership models and the degree of diversity present in the governing bodies of family businesses;

- the degree of internationalisation of family firms, based on foreign direct investment (FDI) made;

- family firms that have opened capital, investigating the drivers but especially the impact on key performance indicators in the years following the capital opening.

The results of the Sixteenth Edition of the AUB Observatory will be presented on 3 February 2025 at 5pm at:

Borsa Italiana S.p.A. - Palazzo Mezzanotte
Parterre
Piazza degli Affari, 6 - 20123 - Milan

The event will consist of a preview presentation of the AUB Observatory data, followed by speeches by AIDAF, Borsa Italiana and Unicredit, and a round table discussion with women entrepreneurs and leaders of Italian family businesses.

- 5.00 p.m.: Participants registration and welcome coffee

- 5.30 p.m.: Introductory greetings
   Francesco Billari, Rector Bocconi University
   Cristina Bombassei, President AIDAF
   Massimiliano Mastalia, Head of Wealth & Large Corporates Italy UniCredit
   Fabrizio Testa, CEO Borsa Italiana

- 18.00: Presentation of the XVI AUB Observatory
   Carlo Salvato, AIDAF-EY Chair of Family Business Strategy in memory of Alberto Falck Bocconi University

- 18.30: Round Table
   Elisa Chiorino, Chiorino Group Board Member
   Nicola Drago, Vice-Chairman De Agostini
   Amalia Maggioli, Managing Director GruppoMaggioli
   Riccardo Stefanelli, CEO Brunello Cucinelli

- 7.15 pm: Q&A

The meeting is moderated by Andrea Cabrini, Director of Class CNBC

Click here to register for the event.