MOVING BUSINESS FAMILIES FORWARD
Working with Business Families for Over 45 Years
I’m Ian Macnaughton, Ph.D., MBA, RCC, FEA, a family business advisor and family therapist with over 45 years of experience supporting business families through succession, governance, and leadership transition.
My work is shaped by both professional and lived experience. I was the owner and CEO of a second-generation family enterprise, and for more than 45 years, I’ve worked with organizations navigating complex decisions around leadership, ownership, and change.
Ph.D. | MBA | Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA)
When to Reach Out
You may be dealing with situations where decisions feel unclear, conversations are difficult to move forward, or there’s uncertainty about what happens next.
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Uncertainty around succession or ownership transition
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Tension between generations or family members
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Lack of clarity in roles, authority, or governance
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Conversations that are avoided or difficult to resolve
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The business being affected by unresolved family dynamics
These are the kinds of situations I help business families work through.
How I Work With Business Families
My role is to help families move forward with clarity, structure, and alignment.
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