BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Morning Run  >  Pinnacle Perspectives  >  Challenging Succession Planning In Family Businesses

Challenging Succession Planning In Family Businesses

Gerald Ambrose, Former Country Head , Aberdeen Malaysia

10-Mar-25 09:30

Challenging Succession Planning In Family Businesses

Family-run businesses often face tough succession battles, and few have been as high-profile as the Kwek family feud at City Developments Limited (CDL). In this episode of Pinnacle Perspectives, we speak with Gerald Ambrose, former Country Head of Aberdeen Malaysia, to explore the delicate balance between legacy and leadership.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim, Philip See

Presented by: Philip See


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  the workplace,  managing,  Corporates,  controversies,  Family/Parenting

Tags:  boardroom tussle,  family business,  succession planning,  legacy,  leadership, 


Latest Podcasts




Play / Pause

Listen now : BFM 89.9 -- The Business Station

Today’s Shows



11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) Can sports ethics build stronger, more ethical companies? We speak with Paresh Subramaniyam, Founder and CEO of Engage Life, to explore how the timeless values of sports—like fair play, resilience, and discipline—can change today’s workplace culture.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) We review Keluang Man and look at some of our favourite characters from our childhood.

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) Fancy a used McLaren MP4-12C at a very reasonable price? Tune in to hear what are the pros and cons of getting a sports car.

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) Rich and Matt look at this remarkable rise and fall of EVs and ask if the continued rise of the EV in the 21st Century EV is inevitable and unstoppable?

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) We speak to three researchers to learn more about how we can coexist with macaques peacefully.

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) Former national tennis player Adam Jaya shares his experience being a professional athlete and his training routine.

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

BFM presents the BBC World Service, which provides in-depth coverage of issues from around the world.