FFI On Friday | February 09, 2018
Prepared Exclusively for FFI Members

Yesterday, Today – and October 2018!
Yesterday, Today – and October 2018!
The FFI Fellows – a distinguished history and a promising future.
In the not so recent past
The FFI Fellows were inaugurated in London in 2001 at the annual global conference at The Metropole Hotel on Marylebone Road. This was the first round of Fellows and 82 people were named to the inaugural group.
2001 Fellows

In the intervening seven years
At the 2008 annual global conference, again in London, but this time at One Great George in Westminster, six people were added, bringing the total number of Fellows to 114 at that point.
2008 Fellows

Kay B. Abramowitz
Kay B. Abramowitz

Ann Dugan
Ann Dugan

Ronald A. Norelli
Ronald A. Norelli

Denise Paré-Julien
Denise Paré-Julien

David M. Paradise
David M. Paradise

Mark B. Rubin
Mark B. Rubin
In the recent past
Sixteen individuals were added to this prestigious group at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge during the 2015 conference. Total at end of 2015 was 195.
2015 Fellows

John Broons

Mary Daugherty

Jennifer East

Jean Griffith

Annika Hall

Debra Houden

Lanie Jordan

Sofie Lerut

Ken McCracken

Danny Miller

Ernesto Niethardt

Catherine Pratt

Malcolm Ross

Vaughan Scott

Kazuyoshi Takei

Edvard van de Vijver

View a complete list of Fellows – now nearly 250
So what will 2018 bring?
When FFI again convenes for the annual global conference on October 24-26 at the Park Plaza Riverbank, believe or not, more than 100 people are eligible to join this group.
Here are the requirements:
- Be a member of FFI for 10 years or more
- Complete a GEN certificate in Family Business or Family Wealth Advising
- Complete an advanced GEN certificate
- Write for FFI Practitioner or Family Business Review or present at an FFI conference
If you are a 10 year – member in FFI, please think about completing the requirements that you might not previously have finished. For more information, contact Susan Gabert.
If you’re not at the 10 year mark, this is a good time to enroll in a GEN course and start the journey to Fellow status. For more information go to ffigen.org or contact Gretchen Graham.
Matching the inaugural number of 82 is within reach. Let’s make 2018 a banner year for new Fellows.
Mission Statement
FFI’s mission is to be the most influential global network of thought-leaders in the field of family enterprise. We provide research-based learning and relevant tools for advisors and consultants, academics and family enterprise members to drive success.
Dates to remember
February 15
Join members and friends for a regional reception with the FFI board of directors and the 2018 conference committee at Park Plaza Riverbank in London
February 17
GEN 503 — Tools for Positive Change in Family Business Systems: Analysis and application, presented in London
February 22
Midwest Chapter Event
February 23
Last day to enroll in a Q1 GEN course
March 1
Last day to submit for the Best Doctoral Dissertation Award
March 21
Last day to register for the annual global conference in London at the Special Winter rate
April 15 – Last day to:
Submit a paper for the Best Unpublished Research Paper Award
Submit a nomination for an Achievement Award
Apply for a GEN scholarship