Purpose of Wealth

Episode 26 Human Capital: The Real Asset in Family Offices

Purpose of Wealth

Show Notes

In this episode of the Purpose of Wealth, we dive into the critical asset that keeps the world of intergenerational wealth management running - human capital. Family offices are unique, idiosyncratic organisations competing with private equity and venture capital in the war for top talent. So how do you find, attract, and retain the trusted advisors with the right skills and capabilities for the long term? Host Narelle Hooper chats with Brian Adams, President of Mack International, and Damian Bowden, Mutual Trust's Head of People, Culture, Marketing & Communications, about how families can set themselves up for success in the specialised art of family office recruitment.

Want to know more about the ground-breaking research Why the Modern Family Office Matters? Head to mutualtrust.com.au or email us at [email protected] Purpose of Wealth is hosted by Narelle Hooper Producer and editor is Samuel Phelps Executive producer is Lauren McWhirter

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