
LEGACY IN MOTION:
Succession planning and the rise of the next generation

SPEAKER
Andrés Echevarría
Chairman
Vivanco & Vivanco
TOPIC
1. From Succession to Strategic Continuity: It's Not Just Transferring Wealth, It's Transferring Vision
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Difference Between Inheritance and Legacy Continuity
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Structured vs. Improvised Succession Plans
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Timing: When and How to Start the Transition
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Cases Where Lack of Planning Destroys Value
2. Preparing the Next Generation: Developing Responsible and Capable Heirs
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Financial Education and Early Exposure to Investments
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Mentoring Role and Operational Experience
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Balancing Meritocracy and Family Affiliation
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How to Engage the New Generation Without Imposing
3. New Priorities, New Portfolios: The Generational Shift in Mindset
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Growing Interest in Technology, Venture Capital, and Sustainability
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Impact Investing and ESG Criteria
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Differences in Risk Tolerance and Investment Horizon
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Evolution of the Family Office Towards More Dynamic Structures
4. Family Governance in Times of Transition: Avoiding Conflicts, Aligning Visions
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Family Protocols and Clear Rules
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Managing Expectations Across Generations
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Shared vs. Individual Decision-Making Centralized Control
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Tools for Preventing and Resolving Conflicts
5. Identity, Purpose, and Living Legacy: “Beyond Capital: What Family Represents”
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Defining a Long-Term Family Purpose
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Strategic Philanthropy and Impact Building
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Preserving Values in Changing Contexts
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Maintaining Family Cohesion in Global Structures