Short reflections by Michael Pullens on investors, private capital, governance and execution — grounded in advisory practice since 1988.
For the private investor, according to Investments@Work, the institutional playbook from Zürich offers reflections for protecting and growing personal wealth in an increasingly complex macroeconomic environment.
Wealth can buy a perfect Family Office, but it can't buy immunity from human nature. This article examines the "Paradox of Control" — why professional governance often fails when family emotion takes the wheel
Michael Pullens will present a compelling story that goes beyond the intelligence of modern family office management and touches upon the human factor and its psychology
This is a story set under the Italian Mediterranean sun, where the idyllic promises of the dolce vita took a dark, unexpected turn. The psychology behind the eruption of a deep-rooted, multi-generational conflict.
It was of utmost importance that an outsider as executive officer took on the liability shield to protect the family against any claims. Settlements had to be made with the liquidator, creditors, tax authorities an so on
Resistance to change and fragmented decision-making occur when individual interests clash with the collective. To bridge this gap, families can revive the ancient Greek concept of the Ekklèsia
Every stakeholder—including myself—was held strictly accountable for their specific role and the ultimate outcome. This shared accountability is a vital, non-negotiable factor in complex family situations.
Why Switzerland remains relevant for families, entrepreneurs and private capital: stability, privacy, legal reliability and quality of life.
Why Liguria, Sanremo and Monaco attract interest from investors, entrepreneurs and families for lifestyle, fiscal, financial and political reasons.
