FIESC Launches New Executive Program for Family Business Succession in Brazil

FIESC launches a comprehensive executive training program to support family businesses in succession planning and transformation in Brazil.

    Key details

  • • FIESC opens registration for the fourth edition of its family business succession program.
  • • The program runs from March 26 to June 12, comprising 80 hours of instruction.
  • • Includes in-person meetings in Florianópolis and online mentorship.
  • • Led by experts in family psychotherapy and executive education focused on succession.

The Academia FIESC de Negócios has opened registrations for the fourth edition of its Executive Development Program (EDP), focused on "Succession and Transformation of the Family Business." The program is designed to assist family businesses in effectively organizing succession plans that align family interests, management, and governance to ensure business longevity.

Scheduled from March 26 to June 12, 2026, the course offers 80 hours of training, including 64 hours of in-person sessions across four immersive two-day meetings held in Florianópolis and 16 hours of asynchronous content. Participants will also receive two hours of online mentorship and complete a maturity diagnostic to tailor the learning experience.

Led by family psychotherapy expert Patrice Gaidzinski, founder of Posterità, in collaboration with Martina Kostolowicz, an executive education specialist at Academia FIESC, the program addresses the unique challenges of family business succession. It also features guest experts discussing wealth management and heir development to provide a comprehensive education.

This initiative reflects growing recognition of the complexities in managing family business transitions, ensuring smooth transformation and sustainability for future generations.

This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

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