LBS announces leadership appointment to strengthen Family Enterprise offerings
LBS is delighted to announce Rhian-Anwen Hamill as Director of Family Enterprise at the IEPC
London Business School (LBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhian-Anwen Hamill as Director of Family Enterprise at the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC). This appointment reflects IEPC’s commitment to supporting multigenerational family businesses and strengthening the community around them worldwide.
Family enterprises are central to the global economy. In the UK alone, more than five million family firms employ over 13m people. In the Middle East, they contribute 60 per cent of GDP and account for more than 80 per cent of jobs. Defined by purpose, legacy, and long-term impact, family businesses face distinctive challenges as they evolve, balancing innovation with continuity, growth with stewardship.
Under Rhian-Anwen Hamill’s leadership, IEPC’s Family Enterprise initiatives will address these challenges through research, teaching, and peer-led engagement. She brings two decades of experience as a senior advisor to global families, having worked internationally with private partnerships, family collectives, FTSE-listed companies, and large charities. She is widely published on family business issues, from succession planning to family office recruitment, and her expertise will play a key role in shaping IEPC’s work in this space.
“We are delighted to welcome Rhian-Anwen Hamill as Director of Family Enterprise at IEPC. Her experience and passion for supporting family-led businesses will strengthen and inspire our community. This appointment is central to our commitment to growing IEPC’s impact in this vital sector,” said Jane Khedair, Executive Director of the IEPC.
Enhancing Expertise and Building Community
IEPC supports family businesses by fostering community, providing mentorship, and generating insights through research collaborations. Leveraging LBS’s expertise in family enterprise, IEPC serves as a hub for alumni, businesses, families, faculty, and other stakeholders worldwide.
“Our Family Enterprise initiatives create a space for families to share experiences, collaborate, and find solutions to the challenges they face. They offer a confidential community where knowledge can be exchanged, support provided, and leading research applied in practice. By bringing together LBS’s resources and expertise, including faculty, research, and dedicated programmes, this focused offering is designed to meet the needs of family enterprises. We want to empower generations of leaders to preserve and grow their impact,” said Rhian-Anwen Hamill.
Key initiatives include the Family Office Conference, which provides a a confidential setting for executives to engage in joint learning ; the Family Enterprise Mentoring Programme, which connects students and alumni with experienced family business leaders; and the CFO Private Business Forum, which brings together CFOs and Finance Directors to address the unique challenges of private businesses.
Empowering Future Leaders
Through these programmes and our family enterprise community, IEPC equips family enterprises with the knowledge, networks, and support they need to thrive across generations. By drawing on London Business School’s expertise and global community, IEPC offers families a trusted place to navigate complexity and build enduring impact.
For more information about Family Enterprise at London Business School, please visit the website.