Family Business &
Succession Planning
Dr. Francesco Barbera is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Toronto Metropolitan University
Succession planning plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of multi-generational wineries. By proactively preparing for leadership transitions, family businesses can effectively pass on their expertise, values, and traditions to the next generation. Educating the successors about viticulture, oenology, and business management not only preserves the family’s legacy but also equips them with the necessary skills to navigate the evolving wine industry. Addressing family dynamics and implementing conflict resolution strategies becomes crucial to maintain harmony and facilitate smooth transitions, fostering a cohesive and united family business for generations to come.
Dr. Francesco Barbera is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Toronto Metropolitan University. Specializing in family-owned businesses for more than a decade, he is an award-winning researcher, educator, and has worked with families in business from all over the world, including Australia, Canada, and the United States. In particular, he spent five years at the University of Adelaide, with a distinct focus on winemaking families in and around the wine regions of McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Francesco also holds an Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) with the Family Firm Institute and is a faculty member for their Global Education Network, which accredits family business advisors.
Taking a holistic view of both family and business needs, his areas of expertise include:
- Succession planning and execution.
- Educating and developing the next generation of family business leaders.
- Strategic planning and family business governance.
- Transgenerational entrepreneurship and legacy building.
- Family dynamics and conflict resolution.
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