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  • 28 Jan 2026
  • In-person

Panel Discussion  Governance in Family Offices: balancing compliance, efficiency and culture

A focused panel discussion on Family Office governance, bringing together investors, legal experts, and directors to share best practice and practical insight.

Join leading governance and Family Office experts at Jones Day, London, for an interactive discussion on governance models, challenges, and NED opportunities.

In collaboration with the International Family Offices Alliance for Health and Cambridge University, this session aims to strengthen connections between professionals interested in the governance of Family Offices, provide visibility on organisation and decision making models, and uncover opportunities for improvement.

The event will be held at Jones Day premises in Blackfriars, central London and is co-organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD), Jones Day, the International Family Office Alliance for Health (IFOAH) and Cambridge University Judge Business School.

Discussion themes:

  1. To discuss the variety of Governance models  

  2. To discuss challenges specific to Family Offices, in particular, the need to maintain flexibility and culture whilst ensuring state-of-the-art company direction

  3. To identify common gaps and opportunities for improvement in Family Offices Governance, including the need for formal training and education

  4. To provide visibility to opportunities to become a NED for a Family Office of one of their invested portfolio companies

Agenda:

  • 2:30-3:00pm Guest arrival and registration at Jones Day. Tea, coffee, and water will be served. 

  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Panel session with Q&A. 

  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Networking (tea, coffee, water/juices, and cake/cookies will be provided). 

  • 5:00pm: Event concludes.

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