FBP Awards 2010

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The family business field in the UK is becoming increasingly recognised with more time and activities being devoted to the sector than ever before. The team at the Family Business Place wanted to celebrate the contribution that certain individuals have made in the field and as such have introduced the Outstanding Contribution Award as part of the 2010 Family Business Award programme.

Each of the individual nominees has made a difference to the family business field, be it through research programmes, consultancy services, publishing articles and books or creating family business support organisations and we are delighted to bring these individuals together to recognise their achievements.
 

Grant Gordon is the co-founder and Director General of the Institute for Family Business (UK), a not-for-profit organisation and chapter of the Family Business Network, the world’s leading international association for family companies. IFB’s aim is to promote the success and sustainability of family companies and help maintain a dynamic family owned business sector in the UK making a powerful contribution to the overall economy. 

FBS is a consulting and training organisation that provides creative and practical help for family businesses and family offices. As an enthusiastic champion of family entrepreneurship, we are actively involved in lobbying political, educational and other influential bodies with the aim of improving the overall awareness of the economic and social contribution made by enterprising families.

Mark is involved in advising family business owners and philanthropists on a range of issues from managing business succession to creating effective giving strategies. He also runs the Coutts Prize for Family Business and Coutts Family Business and Philanthropy Forums. Mark sits on the Advisory Council of the Institute for Family Business (UK) and is a member of Pilotlight, working to help small, innovative charities grow and fulfil their potential. 

Martin is one of the foremost authorities and promoters of the family business sector in the UK. He advises family businesses, combining personal experience leading a family business with learning from the world’s leading authorities. When not engaged in helping family businesses Martin sets up and advises community-owned businesses and serves on the board of a number of non-profit organisations.

With over 30 years of experience advising family businesses in the UK, Middle East, Europe and Asia, Peter established Peter Leach LLP to support and advise family businesses. He is an independent business advisor, teacher and facilitator who works with family business owners around the world. Now seen as the "founding father" of family business thinking in the UK, Peter was the first professional to address the needs of family owned businesses.

Nigel is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour (OB) at London Business School, where he has a broad portfolio of interests in research, executive education and collaborations with businesses. The focus of his work is diverse, but currently primarily in the areas of leadership, family business, executive development, risk and decision-making, and interpersonal skills.