Why UHNW Families Are Hiring Private Doctors – And What to Look For
There is a version of private healthcare that most people are familiar with – a premium GP practice, a swift referral, a comfortable waiting room. And then there is something else entirely: a doctor who is part of the household. On staff. Available. Known to the family in the way that a trusted member of […]
Why Family Office Hires Fail – And How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes
Every family office has a story. Usually more than one. The appointment that seemed perfect on paper and collapsed within six months. The hire who came with outstanding references and never truly settled. The search that took a year, ended in compromise, and had to be repeated eighteen months later. These experiences are more common […]
What to Look for When Hiring a Family Office Manager – Beyond the CV
The Family Office Manager is, in many ways, the role that holds everything together. Not the most senior appointment in the office – but often the most operationally critical. The person who ensures that the day-to-day reality of the office matches the principal’s expectations, that nothing falls through the gaps, and that every part of […]
Why the Middle East Is Becoming One of the World’s Leading Family Office Hubs
For a long time, the conversation about global family office centres was largely a conversation about three cities: London, Zurich, and Singapore. Established, regulated, discreet. The assumed destinations for significant private wealth seeking professional infrastructure. That conversation has changed. And anyone operating in the private wealth space who has not been paying close attention to […]
The EA vs Chief of Staff in a Private Office – Understanding the Difference
They are two of the most important roles in any private or family office. They often work in close proximity to one another – and to the principal. And they are, with surprising frequency, confused for the same job. The Executive Assistant and the Chief of Staff are not interchangeable. Understanding the distinction — and […]
Why the Wrong Hire in a Family Office Costs More Than You Think
In most professional environments, a bad hire is an expensive inconvenience. There is a process for managing it: performance reviews, HR procedures, a transition period, a replacement search. It is disruptive, yes. Costly, certainly. But it is ultimately a contained problem. In a family office, it is something else entirely. The cost of a wrong […]
