Family Office Feature: In Conversation With Christina Staples

In conversation with Christina Staples, leader of Deloitte’s Family Office Community in the UK, we delve into the human side of succession from the perspective of next-generation family business leaders.

21 June 2021

"For most families and the family offices that serve them, the transition of power and wealth from one generation to the next is the single most important event they will have to address"

"Yes, it certainly does place a greater emphasis on communication"

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"It’s not a simple task but we’re increasingly seeing families having more open discussions with the next generation, in terms of both their potential and desire to be a future leader of the business".

Christina StaplesFamily Office Community Leader, Deloitte

Christina is a Director within Deloitte in the UK and leads the firm’s Family Office Community - a distinctive peer network designed exclusively for senior executives of Single Family Offices. The programme offers members access to topic-specific events on the key challenges impacting family offices and their families; a closed and confidential forum to discuss family office issues; updates and insights on relevant market trends; and access to Deloitte subject matter experts. Christina has over 15 years’ experience in professional services supporting family business leaders, family offices, and their advisors around the world. She has a track-record in creating differentiated programmes and experiences for clients across a range of markets and sectors. Prior to Deloitte, Christina held roles supporting private clients with Aon and KPMG.