Conference 2017

Leading US based family business to address CFB conference this March

DCU Centre for Family Business will hold their 2017 Conference "The 'S' word: Navigating Succession in Family Business" on Wednesday 1st March at 8am in the Helix, beside DCU

The keynote address of this year's conference will be delivered by Mr Paul Darley, President & CEO of W.S.Darley & Co and his daughter, Ms. Audrey Darley, Director of Vendor Relations for Darley Defense, W.S.Darley & Co. This fourth generation, USA based family business specialises in equipment for fire and emergency services worldwide. The family have adopted safeguards for continutity with comprehensive family governance practices and a unique approach to management transfer which began with the 2nd generation. 

Following the keynote, there will be two interactive breakout sessions facilitated by industry experts and academic speakers.

Such topics for discussion will include:

  •  Choosing a successor
  •  Preparing to let go
  •  Exit styles

Those who attend will have numerous networking opportunities with family business practitioners and advisors.

To register for this event follow this link