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Hiring, retaining and managing the people who run a family office — from the first CEO to the next-generation intern.

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Northern Trust puts a West Coast head on its family office unit

The Chicago bank has hired Wilmington Trust's Candice Nakagawa to run Family Office Solutions across the western United States, in a market where private banks are competing for entrepreneurial wealth.

Private banking

Lombard Odier appoints Turkey market head as it targets the region

The Swiss private bank has hired UBS veteran Tuncay Yilmaz to lead its Turkey coverage, a market marked by rapid asset growth and established business dynasties.

4 August 2026
Talent

When family members work in the family office

Employing relatives can deepen commitment or quietly corrode the office. The difference is whether the same rules apply to everyone.

24 March 2026
Talent

Staffing a family office: the traits that matter most

Who to hire first in a family office, the traits that matter more than the CV, and how to avoid the key-person risk that quietly threatens small teams.

15 July 2025
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