Category: Blog
Succession Without Surprise: Lessons from Tresalia’s Transition
Wingspan founder Christina Wing was quoted in a recent Bloomberg article on Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala’s proactive family office transition. Here’s what we can learn from it.
Christina Wing on Market Basket’s Leadership Crossroads
As Market Basket faces renewed succession turmoil, Wingspan's Christina Wing offers insights on why unresolved family conflict can threaten even the strongest businesses—and what may need to happen next.
“We’ll Figure It Out When I Get There” Is Not a Career Plan: The Case for Clear Roles and Responsibilities for Rising Gens
Too many Rising Gens enter the family business without a real title, job description, or clear expectations. This article explores why defined roles and responsibilities aren’t just helpful—they’re essential for...
Scarcity vs abundance: Why family offices need a startup mindset
In a recent piece for Crain Currency, Christina Wing explains why treating your family office like a startup might be the smartest long-term move you can make.
Avoiding Conflict Over Pay in a Family Business
Paying relatives in a family business can get emotional fast. This article offers guidance on how to set compensation that’s fair and competitive—while keeping the peace at home and in...
Webinar: Empowering and Educating Rising Gen
Emine Sabancı Kamışlı, part of one of Türkiye’s most prominent business families, joins Christina Wing to discuss raising the Rising Gen and the importance of trust, communication, and meritocracy in...
Power and Responsibility: The Trade-Offs of Concentrated Ownership
Exploring the benefits and risks of concentrated ownership, this article examines how control in the hands of a few—whether families, founders, or long-term investors—can drive strategic clarity or lead to...
Policies Before It’s Personal
Christina Wing’s article for Harvard Business Review explains why family businesses need clear ownership, employment, and governance policies before emotions complicate decisions—and how proactive structure protects both the business and...
Balancing Priorities: Shareholders and Stakeholders in a Family Business
Wingspan's George Jackoboice shares lessons from leading his fifth-generation family business, highlighting how balancing shareholder and stakeholder priorities builds lasting legacy.
