Succession Without Surprise: Lessons from Tresalia’s Transition
In a recent Bloomberg article, Wingspan founder Christina Wing offered her perspective on billionaire Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala’s transition strategy for her $8.2 billion family office.
The article highlights how Aramburuzabala—heiress to the Corona beer fortune—is proactively preparing to pass on her wealth to the next generation. She’s hired seasoned executives from Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Ray Dalio’s family office to guide operations at her own family office, Tresalia Capital. Meanwhile, her sons are gaining experience in the business rather than being rushed into leadership.
At Wingspan, we see this as a powerful reminder: if you wait until succession is necessary, you’ve waited too long.
“This is not a small family office — it’s a small investment management firm,” said Christina. “If the people she hired match her strategy, it’s a perfect set-up.”
By approaching her transition proactively, Aramburuzabala is avoiding the same leadership vacuum that followed her own father’s passing. She’s ensuring her sons inherit not just assets—but a system they understand, trust, and helped shape.
