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Mar 2024
26m 21s

Leading the legacy forward: Balancing th...

Martin Roll
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Sylvie Khau is the third generation of her family enterprise L’Excellence Diamond which was founded in Cambodia in 1950.

The company has a rich history, legacy, and unique heritage, encompassing all aspects of a precious gemstone’s journey: from gem mining, wholesale, to jewellery crafting in the tradition of fine French artisanship.

The third generation is now represented by Sylvie Khau and her sister Sophie Khau. They are based in Singapore where they also opened an exclusive showroom in 2014.

Sylvie Khau shares her inspiring story with podcast editor & host Martin Roll, and discusses how to navigate generational transitions, adapt to changing business dynamics and embrace innovation to stay relevant.

Leading the legacy forward is all about balancing the past, present and future, and Sylvie shares her insights and amazing personal journey as a third generation leader.

INSEAD Family Business aims to inspire family business leaders, professionals, and the next generations on how to build and foster long-term success, legacy, and impact of family businesses.

Join Martin Roll as he features prominent guests and learn from the diversity of topics that matter most for the long-term management and success of family businesses across generations.

Martin Roll is a Distinguished Fellow at the INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise and a global family business & family office expert.

INSEAD Family Business explores perspectives and insights, and features some of the best global practices in family business leadership.

 

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Podcast produced by Martin Franklin | East Coast Studio www.eastcoaststudio.com.au

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