Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, today hosted the latest event in its ‘Governance Series.’ The session showcased a successful global case study and focused on advancing sustainable growth across generations in family businesses, with 35 representatives from Dubai-based family enterprises in attendance.

The session explored practical strategies for succession planning and enhancing the engagement of next-generation leadership within family businesses. It featured a panel discussion with three executives from Greiner AG, a global company specialising in packaging solutions, biotechnology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and foam production. Founded by the Greiner family in Austria in 1868, the company has successfully operated and expanded across five generations in over 31 countries. The discussion addressed the strategies implemented by Greiner AG to develop its governance structures and ensure effective succession planning.

The session also featured presentations from three senior members of Greiner AG’s leadership team: Hannes Moser, Chief Financial Officer and member of the board of directors; Christoph Greiner, a board member since 2015 and member of the family council since 2010; and Dominik Greiner, a member of the board since 2020 and family council member since 2015. The speakers shared in-depth insights into best practices for developing family business governance and securing long-term success.

The Governance Series forms part of Dubai Centre for Family Businesses’ ongoing efforts to support family enterprises. It features a range of educational seminars addressing critical topics such as legal frameworks and governance structures, which are fundamental to effective succession planning, long-term business success, and regulatory compliance. The series enables participants to benefit from the experiences of other family businesses and strengthen their own organisational frameworks.

The Governance Series aims to empower family businesses in Dubai to overcome common challenges, grow their operations, and encourage networking and knowledge-sharing between local, regional, and international family enterprises. It also offers a platform to showcase multi-generational success stories and learn from real-world experiences.