McKinsey studied 200 family business successions. The biggest problem wasn't the heir - it was the outgoing CEO | Fortune
Family-owned businesses underperform for five years after CEO transitions, regardless of successor type, largely due to outgoing CEOs leaving too abruptly or staying involved behind the scenes.
My grandfather founded Radio Flyer. I took over the company at 28 and don't want my kids to feel pressured into the family business.
Robert Pasin, third-generation CEO of Radio Flyer, took over the 109-year-old company at age 28 after his father reluctantly led it, and now encourages his own children to gain work experience elsewhere before joining the family business.
Billionaire Castel's daughter seeks CEO ouster in bitter split | Fortune
Heirs of Pierre Castel demanded CEO Gregory Clerc resign and organized a vote to oust him amid accusations of power grabs and disputed strategic direction.