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Insights

Notes on
judgement,
execution and
private capital.

Short reflections by Michael Pullens on investors, private capital, governance and execution — grounded in advisory practice since 1988.

4 insights for Crisis Management

Insight · 4 August 2026

When disaster strikes and a crisis needs to be managed immediately and forcefully

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

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Insight · 29 July 2026

Crisis Management for an International HNW Family: saving the heritage

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.

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