Andrea Calabrò Inducted Into Family Business Hall Of Fame

We are delighted to announce that Andrea Calabrò has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business.

Andrea is a Family Business and Entrepreneurship Professor, Family Business Coach and above all Family Business Enthusiast.

Andrea is Director of the IPAG Entrepreneurship & Family Business Center and Professor of Family Business & Entrepreneurship at IPAG Business School, France. He is Global Academic Director of the STEP (Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices) Project Global Consortium.

He has published journal articles on family firms, internationalization, and corporate governance in leading international journals such as: Strategic Management Journal, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of International Business Studies, Family Business Review, Harvard Business Review, and Journal of Business Ethics.

His latest book “Family Business Case Studies Across the World: Succession and Governance in a Disruptive Era” has been published with Edward Elgar Publishing and sets the stage for a shift in the family business debate around governance and succession. His research has appeared in different practitioners-oriented outlets such as The Wall Street Journal. He is author of several practice-oriented family business reports. He serves as advisor to family businesses and coaches next generation members.

As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Andrea is an incredible contributor to the family business sector through his work and he undoubtedly deserves his place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.”

As Andrea concludes, “I’m a family business enthusiast and truly passionate about researching, teaching and consulting family business across the globe. I love discovering new possible theoretical explanations and paradigms resulting from the observation of real family business dynamics. The actual gratification comes when those pieces of research are discussed and challenged by family business owners and managers in a constructive and mutual exchange."

"I’m honoured to serve as an active scholar and professional to advance the understanding of Family Business around the world. I am humbled to be recognized in the Family Business Hall of Fame and I hope to be able to continue contributing to development of the sector.”