About
For more than forty years, the Family Firm Institute (FFI) has been dedicated to educating, connecting, and inspiring professionals who serve family enterprises. As the preeminent global association in this field, FFI is the organization of choice for advisors, consultants, educators, and researchers committed to supporting the continuity and advancement of trans-generational family enterprise. With its multidisciplinary and international orientation, FFI affirms the vital role family enterprise as a critical driver of global economic growth, prosperity, and stability.

FFI’s mission is to be the most influential global community of thought leaders in family enterprise. To this end, FFI advances and disseminates rigorous research, offers comprehensive educational programs, and facilitates the exchange of knowledge across disciplines, thereby strengthening a worldwide professional community dedicated to the long-term success of family enterprises

To sustain its leadership in the family enterprise field, the FFI Board of Directors established the 40th Anniversary Campaign in 2025. This non-restricted fund is allocated at the Board’s discretion to advance the research, educational, and public awareness priorities of the Family Firm Institute.

40th Anniversary Campaign
Support the 40th Anniversary Campaign to advance the research, educational, and public awareness priorities of FFI.

FFI continues its mission because of generous support from individuals and organizations. Online donations can be made by credit card. ACH, wire transfers, or gifts of stock are also welcomed. Please email ffi@ffi.org for more details. Donations of all sizes are grateful appreciated.

FFI is a 501c-3 non-profit organization under the United States IRS code.

Board of Directors
Chair
Debbie Bing
2027
CFAR
Boston, MA, USA
Vice Chair
Daniel Frosh
2026
Merrill Center for Family Wealth
Los Angeles, CA, USA
SECRETARY
Helena von der Esch
2026
Formue
Stockholm, Sweden
Sandra McNeely, FFI Board member headshot.
Treasurer
Sandra McNeely
2026
Abbey Legacy
Rapid City, SD, USA
Sandra McNeely, FFI Board member headshot.
Assistant Treasurer
Anthony Macaluso
2026
Belden Hill Partners
Stamford, CT, USA
Committees
Academic Awards
Best Dissertation
Denise Kenyon-Rouvinez, chair
Alfredo De Massis
Philipp Jaufenthaler
Cintya Lanchimba
Vittoria Magrelli
Raphaëlle Mattart
Achievement Awards
Daniela Montemerlo, chair
Edith Ang
Christine Blondel
Denise Federer
Lisa Morel
Preston Root
Albert Jan Thomassen
Executive
Debbie Bing, chair
Michael Connolly, counsel
Daniel Frosh, vice chair
Judy Green, president
Anthony Macaluso, assistant treasurer
Sandra McNeely, treasurer
Helena von der Esch, secretary
Members of the Family Firm Institute (FFI) are encouraged to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. The Best Practices described are recommendations for FFI members to consider in conducting their practices.