Bahrain's Capital Club hosts Business Forum on key challenges faced by family businesses in the region

During the interactive forum, Amin Nasser highlighted the common challenges facing the family businesses in the region and urged business families to reflect on and review their business strategies in order to address these critical issues.

He outlined practical and comprehensive approaches to assist businesses in the region review their corporate strategies and identify solutions to ensure business sustainability in a difficult global economic climate alongside inevitable generational change.

Speaking to Club Members and guests, Amin Nasser said:

"With over 80% of businesses being either owned or controlled by families, family businesses are a vital force to the economic success of the region. I am delighted to have this opportunity to discuss some of the key challenges faced by the business families in the Middle East and to share some of my experiences as to how these families deal with the issues of continuity, succession planning and conflict management."

As head of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Family Business Forum in the Middle East, Amin's experience with family business in the Middle East is considerable. He has helped companies establish their ownership governance and their family constitutions or protocols. In doing so, he has developed various structures that have helped families achieve sustainable long term continuity and success.

Commenting on the presentation David Williamson, General Manager of Capital Club said, "We are honoured to have Mr. Nasser share his valuable thoughts on family businesses and stimulate sharing of knowledge amongst our Members and guests. Capital Club continues to organise these informational forums for our Members to share and gain from the vast experience of our guest speakers from a variety of fields. Such gatherings not only serve to strengthen the networking amongst Members but also help them take a leading role as essential catalysts in the growth and development of the Kingdom's economy."

As Bahrain's premier private business club, Capital Club offers a place to relax, celebrate or network in exclusive surroundings, on the uppermost floors of the iconic Bahrain Financial Harbour. The club incorporates bespoke dining options, and provides a luxurious and chic atmosphere unrivalled in the Kingdom.

The Capital Club offers an array of benefits to its Members including world-class gourmet cuisine, elegant dining, library and 8 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities. The Club proactively organises many social and business gatherings to facilitate networking amongst Members. The club maintains membership by invitation only and offers international privileges through affiliation with more than 250 clubs worldwide.