Our Members


A firm is a family enterprise if:
    • the majority of votes are held by the person who established or acquired the firm (or their spouses, parents, child or child’s direct heirs)
    • at least one representative of the family is involved in the management or administration of the firm
    • in the case of a listed company, the person who established or acquired the firm (or their families) possess 25% of the right to vote through their share capital and there is at least one family member on the board of the company

We welcome member families to our network who share all the following characteristics:
    • As a family, you own, manage or are involved in a business that you plan to keep within the family.
    • Your family has a controlling ownership interest in the business.
    • Your business provides products and services that are distinctive and respected in their industry.
    • Your family and the business are committed to good corporate citizenship and making a strong contribution to the communities where you operate.
    • Your family recognizes that FBN’s activities are for direct members of your family.

"Through FBN I have found people like me (2nd generation), with whom I can discuss my family’s internal business. This is something I find VERY helpful. I believe that only our peers that really can understand our situation and contribute good suggestions to what to do."

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