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We lost a good friend and visionary leader yesterday. Tony Wood was beloved by all who met him. A man of great faith and exemplary character, it was Tony’s vision that helped to create the RSM Family Office Institute. Tony’s legacy will live on through the many who knew him and were elevated by his warmth and ever present smile. Thank you for teaching us how to live a life well lived Tony. 🙏🏽

The 2024 Family Businesses of Italy trek took 30 students and alumni across northern Italy to explore several iconic brands and quality products, all created by generational families. Beginning in Turin, and continuing through Milan, Parma and finally Bologna, students explored food, fashion, hair and skin care, manufacturing, and of course, wine. The themes of sustainability, quality, innovation, community and a long term vision were all consistent throughout each visit. This year’s cohort included individuals from 12 different countries and 8 different graduate programs.

The 11th cohort of the Leading Families, Sustaining Enterprises family business program concluded last week in Miami, FL, USA. Delivered in collaboration with Incae Business School, 48 participants from 9 different countries, spent 4 days working on their business, not in their business. Topics included family dynamics, innovation, governance and the family protocol. Over 400 participants have now completed the program, with many families continuing to send additional family members and key executives. The next program is scheduled for September 16 – 19, 2024.

Cornell Giving Day is March 14, 2024. Over the past few months, numerous students have benefitted from the generosity of previous donors by engaging and participating in programs such as the Sam Seltzer ‘48 Mentors Forum, the Cornell Case Competition for Family Ownership, the Families in Business Conference, and the Family Businesses of Italy Trek.

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Daniel G. Van Der Vliet

Daniel G. Van Der Vliet has been the Executive Director of the Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell since its inception in 2014. The Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the network of owners, leaders, and alumni that work in, with or for a family business. The Smith Family Business Initiative provides education, networking and new knowledge for family business owners, successors, and students from across the globe. Dann is a 2010 graduate of the Master of Education Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of Vermont and a 2001 graduate of the University of Vermont with a B.S. in Natural Resources.

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