Private company outlook: Family enterprise
AI, governance, and succession planning
When it comes to family-owned businesses, their goals, opportunities, and challenges are truly more unique—and personal—than most. To better understand what matters most to them, we surveyed 100 family enterprise leaders about governance, succession, technology, and more over the next 12 months. The results are telling: AI adoption is now a top business priority. Board members with specialized tech expertise are in high demand, but hard to find. Most family businesses feel well-prepared for leadership succession. And M&A activity is expected to help strengthen supply chain networks.
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Key survey takeaways
“Family enterprises are navigating a pivotal moment—balancing the need
to prepare the next generation of leaders with the imperative to invest in
transformative technologies to keep their organizations competitive now and in the future.”
Laura Pearson, US family enterprise leader, Deloitte Private
About the survey
What’s top of mind for private enterprises? Approximately every quarter, we survey 100 private company leaders to find out. We ask them about strategies, risks, and opportunities they see ahead for their private or family-owned enterprise. That research turns into private company outlooks—which provide you with the most useful insights for now and in the near future. Check out some of our recent topics below, and discover how fellow private enterprises navigate growth, financials, talent, and more.
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