‘Darwinian contest’:Succession drama at the heart of the world’s richest dynasty

‘Darwinian contest’:Succession drama at the heart of the world’s richest dynasty

The contest to see which of billionaire Bernard Arnault’s five children will become the next number one will be quite a battle. At stake is the world’s most luxurious brands and an empire recently valued at $560 billion.

  • byLisa Armstrong

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Asia’s richest man wants to speed up handover of his $299b empire

Asia’s richest man wants to speed up handover of his $299b empire

Mukesh Ambani is preparing to hand the reins at his retail-to-refining business empire to his three children. The transition will mark one of the biggest transfers of wealth in recent times.

  • byP R Sanjai
How does succession work in real life?
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How does succession work in real life?

Machiavellian sibling rivalry is par for the course in the hit show Succession. But how is power usually handed on in a family business? And why are we so intrigued by dramas on the subject?

  • byJessica Yun
‘Mother of all midlife crises’? What Bezos’ departure means for Amazon

‘Mother of all midlife crises’? What Bezos’ departure means for Amazon

Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos is handing over the reins to long-term team member Andy Jassy as his empire focuses on the cloud and looks to space.

  • byCara Waters andDominic Powell
'Don’t talk about work':How family businesses avoid turning into soap operas

'Don’t talk about work':How family businesses avoid turning into soap operas

Overbearing parents,sibling rivalry,nepotism and emotional immaturity are all issues that can derail family business empires. Just ask the Rineharts.

  • byAndrew Taylor
Bezos 2.0:The man being groomed to take over Amazon one day

Bezos 2.0:The man being groomed to take over Amazon one day

The Amazon founder will one day need to pass on the reins and an heir apparent who has"adopted a lot of Jeff's personality"has emerged.

  • byJay Greene
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BHP approach to Anglo CEO signals end of Mackenzie era is nearing
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BHP approach to Anglo CEO signals end of Mackenzie era is nearing

BHP's reported approach to Anglo American's Mark Cutifani suggests Andrew Mackenzie's retirement is near.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
'The biggest thing I've learnt from him is humility':CEO Natalie Egleton on Ian Sinclair

'The biggest thing I've learnt from him is humility':CEO Natalie Egleton on Ian Sinclair

Former Nationals leader Ian Sinclair is the chairman of a foundation that grants money to regional communities. He's guided CEO Natalie Egleton on both boardroom dynamics and family balance.

  • byDani Valent