UNDER THE HIGH PATRONAGE OF HIS SERENE HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO, THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO WELCOMES THEIR FIRST POST-COVID LOCKDOWN EVENT
Anthony Ritossa
Chairman, Ritossa Family Office & Founder of Ritossa Global Family Office Investment Summits
"Our world, Post-pandemic, is rapidly changing. By living in the present and adapting to our new reality, we come together to share the best advice on preserving our human capital and planet for our future generations." – Sir Anthony Ritossa
Across two days of thought-provoking conversation, networking and cross-border leadership, members of elite family offices convened safely in person for the first time since Europe's lockdown, creating an exciting opportunity to explore succession planning, impact investing and human capital.
Sir Anthony Ritossa honouring His Royal Highness Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, Grand Ambassador of Sir Anthony Ritossa's 11th Global Family Office Investment Summit with the Ritossa Life Achievement Award.
Panel Session: Spot Light on Co-Investment Opportunities Some of the savviest families amongst us have made tremendous multi-generational wealth from cherry-picking the best off-market co-investment deals. We will have an exclusive opportunity to hear about some new co-investments that are ripe for the picking. Moderator: Naeem Aslam, Columnist at Forbes & Chief Market Analyst at AvaTrade, Markus Lehner, Principal, Markus Lehner Family Office, Rutger Janse, President & CEO, Janse Capital Family Office, Lea Bajc, Founding Partner, Ozone X, Sebastien Belanger, Fund Manager, Pilatus Capital.
Sir Anthony Ritossa honouring Markus Lehner with the Ritossa Life Achievement Award.
Sir Anthony Ritossa honouring Thierry Roussel, Chairman, SGFC Family with the Ritossa Life Achievement Award, accepted on behalf of his children, Erik Roussel, and Johanne Roussel , Partners, SGFC Family Office.
"The many dynamic exchanges among our international Thought Leaders and sealed partnerships was impressive. This interactive ambience would not have been possible without the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the tremendous support of the Monaco Economic Board, Monaco Association for Financial Activities, and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. A special thank you to our Summit Grand Ambassador, H.R.H. Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, to our Conference Chairman, Markus Lehner, and to our esteemed delegates who ventured to travel from all over the world to join us in a safe harbour environment," - Sir Anthony Ritossa, Chairman
Our esteemed delegates were in agreement that no virtual gathering can substitute face-to-face interaction expediting long-term coi-nvestment and partnership opportunities.
The CEO Magazine Global interviews Anthony Stent-Torriani, vice chairman of the board of Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF), Hervé Ordioni, President of the Committee for Promotion of Monaco as Financial Centre and CEO of Edmond de Rothschild
The CEO Magazine Global interviews Justin Highman, Deputy CEO of Monaco Economic Board.
Hervé Ordioni, President of the Committee for the Promotion of Monaco as a Financial Centre and CEO of Edmond de Rothschild; presents together with Justin Highman, Deputy CEO of Monaco Economic Board the highlights of the sovereign city-state. Monaco is not only world-renowned but has a powerful image of conscientiousness, confidence, quality and safety.
The CEO Magazine Global interviews Johanna Roussel, and Erik Roussel, Partners, SGFC Family Office.
The CEO Magazine Global interviews Xolali Zigah, Founder & Chairman, Cash Angel.
Panel Session: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Based Learning The reason why people are so interested in Machine Learning and why people talk about it but very few actually do it is because it's a paradigm shift to how things have been done before. We take a deep dive into this space. Moderator: Markus Lehner, Principal, Markus Lehner Family Office, Thierry Roussel, Patriarch, SGFC Family Office, Naeem Aslam, Columnist at Forbes & Chief Market Analyst at AvaTrade, Bastian Lechner, Founder & CEO, Catana Capital, Stefan Kern, CEO & Founder, Bitkern Technologies.
"It was a privilege to serve as Chairman at Sir Anthony's Family Office Investment Summit in Monaco. Not only did this annual event take place in our protected Principality, but it addressed exciting, cutting-edge advances in areas such as agriculture, AI technology, healthcare, education, renewable energy and entertainment."- Markus Lehner, Summit Chairman; Chairman, Markus Lehner Family Office and CEO of Lehner Investments AG.
The CEO Magazine Global interviews Dana Al Salem, CEO, Merit Capital, & Co-Founder, Yahoo Europe.
The CEO Magazine Global interviews and Nadeem Siam, Founder & CEO, Fund Ourselves.
There was a common understanding amongst our Family Offices, Investors and Entrepreneurs that the wining mannerism after our first wave of COVID is to be true to ourselves, be passionate, remain humble, work hard and keep educating ourselves daily.
H.R.H. Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, summed up his Fireside Chat by confirming that education is our most significant wealth, and keeping an attitude of gratitude will undoubtedly lead to success, material wealth with patience and perseverance.
"COVID-19 has provoked a notable surge in on-line learning. There are many rationales for investing in on-line education, ranging from increased access to improved quality of learning to reduce costs, to prepare students better for a knowledge-based society, and to respond to market demand. There is the potential with on-line learning to tap into markets, both national and international, that cannot be easily accessed with other more traditional forms of course or program delivery.” - H.E. Prof. Sir Manuel Freire-Garabal y Nú?ez PhD.H, Chairman of the board, Al-Khalifa Business School and President of the Private Council of H.H. Prince Mahmoud Salal Al Din Assaf.
Keynote Panel Session: The Future of Entertainment & Spotlight on Online Education. Moderator: H.E. Prof. Sir Brian Patrick Luining, Vice Chairman, Al-Khalifa Business School, H.E. Sir Manuel Freire-Garabal y Nú?ez, President of the Private Council of H.H. Prince Mahmoud Salah Al Din Assaf, Giovanni Jackson, President & CEO, Tristar Global Entertainment, Michael Olsen, Chairman & Co-CEO, Tristar Global Entertainment.
The CEO Magazine Global interviews Claire Grainger, Lawyer, Partner - Naji Beidoun Advocates, Dubai, Principal of Optimum Legal & Business Group Europe & MENA Regions.
The CEO Magazine Global interviews Dawn Barclay-Ross, Director, Future Health.
Keynote Panel Session: Spot Light on the Middle East This exclusive session provides us with meaningful insights as we take a deep dive into the Middle East investment landscape and we will hear more about the appetite for capital being deployed in the region and also outside the Middle East. Moderator: Naeem Aslam, Columnist at Forbes & Chief Market Analyst at AvaTrade, Lord Carmine Villani, Managing Director Global Business and Investment Development, Saudi Crown Holdings, Adam Ladjadj, CIO, Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nehayan.
Keynote Panel Session: “Great wealth is created by human beings and destroyed by human beings.” - With the biggest threat to family enterprises being the behavioural risk of the humans, we take a look at “Safe Space, Governance in Action” as a tool for effective negotiations within family dynamics. - Where does behavioural risk get in the way of negotiating and more importantly, how creating a Safe Space ensures a more effective and efficient Governance structure within the family and the enterprise. Moderator: Vera Boissier, Founding Partner, Circle 7 Capital Family Office, H.R.H. Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, Grandson of King Umberto of Italy and Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, H.S.H Prince Carl Eduard von Bismarck, a former member of the German Parliament, Great Grandson of German unifier Otto von Bismarck, Markus Lehner, Principal, Markus Lehner Family Office, Monaco
Several additional Summit themes that emerged include:
The Human Part of Life is Essential – It's Not All About Technology
The coronavirus pandemic rooted the importance of family and friends and the need to respect one's origin. We are all born with a surname, but we make our name. Therefore, it is essential to be proud of you we are, keep working on yourselves and keep your cup full. Respect your heritage, embrace the future and live in the present moment.
Co-Investing with Those on Your Same Level Maximizes Likelihood of Success
Family offices have joined forces to help one another during the past few months to share investment ideas and opportunities. By co-investing with those on your same level, you will maximize your chance of success and speed up the deal process. Valuations are down due to the health crisis, many assets are distressed, and sectors such as retail technology are evolving.
FinTech, Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Must Continually Adopt and Refresh Business Models
It is an exciting time for companies in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, FinTech and digital assets space. Concerning blockchain centres of intelligence around the world, they are embracing past challenges and are now working together to make technology and regulation more consistent. Although significant progress is on the horizon, it is clear that the most influential FinTech companies are those that adapt and continually refresh business models per market movements. Digital assets should become more mainstream as we enter a potential economic bubble. Monetary transformation is critical, and we must re-invent the banking system. While banks are collaborating, transaction speed needs to be faster.
Follow Your Goals No Matter What - Unless They Change
Markus Lehner pointed out that it is important to follow your goals, unless they change, in which case it is vital to change your way of thinking and plan accordingly. H.S.H Prince Carl Eduard von Bismarck, the Great Grandson of German unifier Otto von Bismarck, agrees and noted that short-term goals are just as important as long-term goals, especially at this time when the world is rapidly evolving. His Serene Highness also confirmed his firm belief that "Show me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are."
Keynote Panel Session: "The Eternal Flame Inside Our Families & the DNA of Success" - Leading Family Offices share their inside stories of how their businesses started, grew and evolved into major powerhouses. - What are their views of the current environment and exclusive visions for the future? - What are their strategies for transitioning their empire to the next generation? - Identifying the top challenges in the family business continuity. Panelists: Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman & CEO, Al Hayat Group, Dana Al Salem, CEO, Merit Capital, & Co-Founder, Yahoo Europe, Vicente-Andres Zaragoza, Founder & Chairman, Pentivm Group.
Opening Keynote Panel Session: Elite Investor Insights for 2020 & Beyond Top global investors take a look at current Mega Trends, Geopolitical Risks & Economic challenges for 2020 and beyond, detailing their proprietary views of the global landscape. - An ultra-exclusive look on where elite investors are looking to deploy capital and strategies on how to protect our portfolios from various risks. Moderator: Tatiana Koffman, Writer, Forbes, Dana Al Salem, CEO, Merit Capital, & Co-Founder, Yahoo Europe, Dana Al Salem, CEO, Merit Capital, & Co-Founder, Yahoo Europe, Johan Bergqvist, CEO and Member of the Board, Smart Secure ID AG, Serge Conesa, CEO & Founder, Immersion4.
We had the pleasure of our Art Advisor, Dr Pierre Sigg's Round Table "Art Investment in the Digital Age." For new collectors, Dr Pierre recommends investing in contemporary art and taking your time before making your first purchase. Visit galleries, auction houses, browse art magazine and window-shop until your gut feeling tells you to proceed with the purchase. Having done your due diligence on the artist, and armed with patience, you will see that art piece mature in value with a significant ROI after 5-10 years. Would you wish then to sell your art, make sure it is done in the right environment, a below-par sale will not prove favourable on the art's track record.
Keynote Panel Session: Philanthropy, Impact & Socially Responsible Investing - With the growing interest from families, we take a look at the nuances of this space and hear directly from top international thought leaders. - What do the next generation of philanthropy & Impact investors care about? - What are the different trends in philanthropy & Impact investing? Panellists: La Marquise Roberta de Breteuil, Founder and Owner, EUDOXIA - French Riviera Beauty Treatments, Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner, Social Impact Capital, Philippe Foulquier, Director, Advance Associés.
The Summit closed with a standing ovation from our 600+ influential billionaires, Sheikhs, royal families and business leaders, both in-person and via Zoom Webinar.
Sir Anthony presented the following distinguished individuals with a Family Office Lifetime Achievement Award:
Michael Dotta, Chairman, Monaco Economic Board (MEB), and Chairman, Dotta Family Office
Markus Lehner, Principal, Markus Lehner Family Office and Summit Chairman
H.R.H. Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, Grandson of King Umberto of Italy, Prince Paul of Yugoslavia and Grand Ambassador for the Summit
Thierry Roussel, Chairman, SGFC SA Family Office, Switzerland
Among our respected delegates were: Michel Dotta, Chairman, Monaco Economic Board (MEB) and Chairman, Dotta Family Office, Hervé Ordioni, President of the Committee for Promotion of Monaco as Financial Centre and CEO of Edmond de Rothschild; Anthony Stent-Torriani, vice chairman of the board of Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF); Justin Highman, Deputy CEO of Monaco Economic Board; Markus Lehner, Summit Chairman, Chairman, Markus Lehner Family Office and CEO of Lehner Investments AG; HRH Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, the Grand Ambassador for the Summit; Adam Ladjadj, Chief Investment Officer at The Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Nehayan; Thierry Roussel, Chairman, SGFC Family Office; Johanna Roussel, Partner at SGFC Family Office; Erik Roussel, Partner at SGFC Family Office; Dr Pierre Sigg, Consultant, Real Estate, Hotel Acquisitions and Art; Lord Carmine Villani, Managing Director, Global Business and Investment Development, Saudi Arabia; Vicente-Andres Zaragoza, Chairman and CEO of Pentium Asset Management; Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman and CEO of Al Hayat Group; Dr Victoria Vysotina, CEO, Family Office RPP; Rutger Janse, President & CEO, Janse Family Office; Johan Bergqvist, CEO & Member of the Board, Smart Secure ID AG; Caen Contee, Co-founder & Partner, Ozone X; Hugo Sykes, AtmosClear Invetsments, Switzerland; Xolali Zigah, Founder and Chairman of Cash Angel; Claire Grainger, Senior Partner at Naji Beidoun Advocates; Nadeem Siam, Founder and CEO of Fund Ourselves; Vadim Tarasov, Managing Director of TUS Asset Management; Dana Al Salem, CEO, Merit Capital, & Co-Founder, Yahoo Europe,; Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner at Social Impact Capital; Naeem Aslam, Chief Market Analyst at AvaTrade; Giovanni Jackson, CEO-President, Tristar Global Entertainment; Michael Olsen Chairman-Co-CEO, Tristar Global Entertainment; Dawn Barclay-Ross, Director, Future Health Global, UK.
Panel Session: Fintech & Digital Assets. Moderator: Tatiana Koffman, Writer, Forbes, Michael Gord, Co-Founder and CEO, GDA Group | Merchant Banking tor the Digital World, Xolali Zigah, Founder, Cash Angel, Nadeem Siam, Founder & CEO, Fund Ourselves, Olivier Metrot, Director, Advance Associés.
Panel Session: Blockchain & Business - Delivering Real World Benefits. Moderator: Nick Ayton, Caen Contee, Co-Founder & Partner, Ozonex, Mohammed Tayeb, Principal, XL Capital, Alastair Lidel, CEO & Founder, The Private Investment Group.
For details on the upcoming invitation-only:
12th Global Family Office Investment Summit, Riyadh, 5-7 October 2020
13th Global Family Office Investment Summit, Dubai, 7-9 December 2020
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4 年Congratulations Sir Anthony.
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4 年My heartfelt salute to Sir Anthony for arranging such a remarkable event during a global pandemic. I admire his courage and dedication.
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4 年Recognizing that success after Covid-19 depends in going back to basics and knowing this way of thinking comes from one of the Highest echelons of society makes it even more important. I agree that we are the greatest resource on earth capable of adapting to any conditions. And to win again, we have "to be true to ourselves, be passionate, remain humble, work hard and keep educating ourselves daily." This is what I call going back to basics. The world over should follow this kind of thinking. ADAPT. STRIVE. SURVIVE. GROW.