Institute of Corporate Directors, Southwest Ontario presents “Great Family Businesses Need Good Governance”
Ivey Business School's David Simpson discusses governance issues unique to the family-run business.
Given their portrayal in the media, it might be easy to dismiss family businesses as hotbeds of power playing, favor currying, and back-stabbing—preoccupations that can hurt the company, the family, or both. But despite the headline-grabbing tales, many family businesses have enjoyed success for decades, even centuries.
David Simpson, Director and Lecturer, Entrepreneurship, Ivey Business School will speak about Family Business Governance. This event is an opportunity for current directors of boards, business families, and business leaders to gain insights into the real-world challenges of the complexities of family business governance.
Join this insightful discussion hosted by the ICD on Governance Lessons from Great Family Businesses. Whether your company is publicly traded, partly owned by professional investors, or completely family-owned, committing to sound governance practices is essential for sustainable growth and success.
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Date: April 17th
Time: 4:30pm registration and networking, 5:00pm start, 6:00pm cocktails, 6:30pm end
Venue: The Hunt Golf Club, London
Don't miss this opportunity to network with peers and gain valuable insights. Register now and strengthen your knowledge and competence in family business's governance.
RSVP to: jloewen@burgundyasset.com
David Simpson. Program Director and Lecturer, Entrepreneurship
Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Family Business, Corporate Finance
David Simpson is a London, Ontario-based financier with a broad range of business experiences and a passion for entrepreneurship. He has financed and operated a diverse range of businesses, including restaurants, golf courses, aircraft leasing, oil field serves, and retail.
David completed a B.A. in Political Science through part-time study while he played professional hockey in the New York Islanders organization. Upon retirement from hockey, David completed an MBA at the Ivey Business School, graduating in 1988. Upon graduation, David began a career as an entrepreneur engaging in all aspects of corporate finance in the small business sector.
In 1989, David was the co-founder of The New Enterprise Workshop, one of the earliest attempts (supported by the Ontario provincial government) to support fledgling entrepreneurs. As an operator himself in a family business, David is keen to support Ivey’s efforts to understand and support learning in this vital sector of the Canadian economy. As a practicing entrepreneur, David is passionate to promote this lifestyle choice as Program Director of FamilyShift™, an executive education program for entrepreneurial families.
Jacoline Loewen, ICD.D, MBA
Jacoline Loewen serves as the Director of High Net Worth Relationships at Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., an independent, global investment manager providing discretionary investment management for private clients, foundations, endowments, pensions, and family offices.
Jacoline’s strong passion for entrepreneurship and deep commitment to board involvement developed over two decades of experience in finance, including wealth management, corporate finance, and family office private equity investments. She is also the author of three finance books for business owners - the most recent book titled "Money Magnet" comes recommended by the Richard Ivey School of Business and Toronto Metropolitan University.
For 2023/2024, she was elected President of The Ticker Club. She is a director on the board of The Fraser Institute, and involved with the Institute of Corporate Directors, Southwestern Ontario chapter. She served 14 years as a director on the board of The Atmospheric Fund, managing $100 million AUM. During her tenure, she chaired both the Strategy and Investment Committees and serving as a member of the Audit Committee. She served as Chair at the OCAD University Imagination Catalyst and a Director on the Board of the PCMA.
Jacoline completed the Institute of Corporate Directors Education Program and has the ICD.D designation from the University of Toronto. She holds a BA in IR from McGill University and a MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand, her MBA thesis was published by Cambridge University UK.