Economic Forum by RBW: Examining Tomorrow's Challenges Today
Preparations are underway for the upcoming RBW Economic Forum: Succession - Thinking Ahead Today, scheduled to take place on September 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Kardinal Schulte Haus in Bergisch Gladbach. The event aims to raise awareness about succession and provide insights to ensure a smooth process for businesses in the future.
The panel discussion, which will commence approximately from 8:00 PM, will be moderated by Silke Ratte. The esteemed panelists include Sandra Musculus, owner of Georg Musculus GmbH & Co. KG, Lina Reitz, owner of Reitz Lebensräume Wilhelm Reitz GmbH, Anna Fanelli, former owner of Osteria ToscAnna, and Volker Licht, Project Leader Corporate Development at Rheinisch-Bergische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH (RBW).
The panel will delve into best practices for business succession, employee takeovers, sales, and mergers. These discussions will focus on early and strategic planning, clear communication, professional advice, formalized agreements, leadership development, valuation and due diligence, and contingency plans.
Practical examples that may be discussed include passing leadership gradually from founder to next generation while maintaining advisory roles, employee buyouts where workers form cooperatives or buy shares to take over ownership, selling to strategic buyers or merging with complementary firms to enhance capabilities and market reach, and utilizing trusts or holding companies to manage family ownership and control.
The forum also aims to address initial questions and present best practices related to succession. A get-together with snacks will follow the panel discussion, offering attendees an opportunity to network and continue discussions.
For more information about the event, click the provided link. Prof. Dr. Birgit Felden will also be speaking about entrepreneurship with a foundation during the forum.
Succession is a strategically important decision for businesses to ensure a smooth transition into the future. The RBW Economic Forum promises to provide valuable insights and practical advice for businesses in Bergisch Gladbach and beyond.
The esteemed panelists, including Sandra Musculus, Lina Reitz, Anna Fanelli, and Volker Licht, will discuss best practices in finance, such as business succession, employee takeovers, sales, and mergers, at the RBW Economic Forum. The discussions will cover early and strategic planning, clear communication, professional advice, formalized agreements, leadership development, valuation and due diligence, and contingency plans, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs in business.
