Portrait of Marie-Christine von Pezold 20 years' experience in family governance

Expert in family governance

As an independent advisor in family governance and strategic succession planning, I bring 20 years of experience to support your family in balancing its economics, social and familial challenges.

My role is to work with you to develop solutions that genuinely align with your needs, securing the long-term sustainability of your wealth while fostering stronger family bonds.

With extensive international experience, I collaborate with prominent family businesses managing significant assets and operations, primarily in Switzerland, Europe, and the Middle East. Based in Geneva, I offer advice in English, French, and German, ensuring effective communication across diverse cultural contexts.

International expertise

Marie-Christine von Pezold speaks French, English and German to her international customers

A strong network of partnerships

Alongside my private mandates, I serve as Director of the Family Business Network Switzerland, Consultant for Family Governance at Lombard Odier, and Senior Advisor at the IMD Global Family Business Center. I also work closely on a number of projects with Professor Christine Blondel, INSEAD, and Professor Peter Vogel, IMD.

First-hand experience

My personal background gives me a genuine, first-hand understanding of the challenges you face. As a member of a fifth-generation family business, with entrepreneurial in-laws, and as a mother preparing my daughter to take on the role of a future shareholder, I have experienced the complexities of family governance up close. This unique perspective enables me to offer solutions that fully meet your family’s needs and long-term goals.

Need expert advice on how to structure your family governance? I bring 20 years’ experience helping entrepreneurial families build stronger futures.

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