Family Business Advisory

Family businesses are different.

Emotion, identity, history and money are tightly intertwined — which makes succession, governance and exit decisions harder, slower and more personal.

Generations exists to help family businesses navigate these moments with clarity, structure and care.

"Richard is very knowledgeable about business which is important, but also takes a holistic view as well with the work/life balance which is also a crucial component to the overall success of the business." Owner, 2nd-Gen Family Business

Where Generations helps most

Succession planning and next-generation readiness
Family governance and ownership clarity
Advisory boards and decision-making structure
Reducing key-person risk and owner dependence
Preparing the business (and family) to be exit-ready - anytime.

Lived Experience Matters

My work is informed by lived experience in a multi-generation family business, as well as decades advising owners and boards through similar challenges.

I understand both the commercial and human realities involved - and the cost of leaving decisions too late.

How engagements typically work

Ongoing strategic advisory
Advisory board roles
Focused succession or governance projects
Strategy days at key transition points

Every engagement is tailored. No templates. No one-size-fits-all solutions.