In this episode of Partnering to Create Wealth, I’m joined by François de Visscher, co-founder and Executive Chairman of FODIS and one of the most respected advisors to family businesses and family offices worldwide. Over his 45-year career, François has helped families across industries and continents navigate capital, liquidity, and governance challenges while preserving wealth across generations.
We explore the opportunities and challenges families face in direct investments, how FODIS serves as an outsourced partner to family offices, and why stewardship of wealth requires both strategy and values.
Key Takeaways
- How François’ family business roots shaped his career.
- The founding of FODIS and its role as an outsourcing arm for family offices.
- Why direct investments can reinforce a family’s identity and cohesion.
- The balance between family offices and private equity — partners and competitors.
- The importance of strategy over opportunism in direct investments.
- François’ SGA framework (Stability, Growth, Agility) for building trans-generational wealth.
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