Designed for family owned businesses with a global presence or interested in developing one.

Global Family Enterprise

Thunderbird is host to the Global Family Enterprise (GFE) March 9-12, 2009 at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix.

Global Family Enterprise Program Overview Time: 01:42

Program participants share their thoughts Time: 02:37

Program Overview

Sponsored by Thunderbird's Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship and the Center for Global Family Enterprise, the event welcomes domestic and international business owners and operators of family businesses from all industries. It is designed for members of family enterprises that have a global presence or are interested in developing one.

Growth, Governance & Continuity

While the theme is Family Leadership in Global Reach, the focus of this executive program is Growth, Governance & Continuity of the family business. Program participants (family members active in the business, family shareholders/trustees, and key nonfamily management) will learn how to effectively manage growth, establish successful governance strategies, and ensure continuity between generations of family leaders.

Live case study discussions, group exercises, case analyses, lectures, GFE Forums and family group projects will be part of the curriculum, taught by Thunderbird faculty. A select group of family business experts will also provide current industry insight to participants.

Inquiries & Reservations

The program cost does not include accommodations, or travel to and from the hotel. Contact the Royal Palms Resort and Spa for inquiries and reservations regarding your stay. Please specify attendance at the Thunderbird Global Family Enterprise program at the time of reservation.  The concierge will also gladly assist you in arranging a variety of experiences for your family while visiting the Valley of the Sun. Call 1-800-672-6011 or 1-602-840-3610 or or visit www.royalpalmshotel.com.

Contact Us

For more information about this program, please contact Carol Pacelli or Ernesto Poza in the Thunderbird Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship:

Carol Pacelli
Program Administrator
carol.pacelli@thunderbird.edu 
Telephone: (602) 978-7251
Fax: (602) 439-1435

Ernesto Poza
Professor of Global Family Enterprise
ernesto.poza@thunderbird.edu
Telephone: (602) 978-7547