Breaking barriers in succession: the role of women in leadership and governance of family-owned multinational corporations

D'Onofrio, Chiara (A.A. 2024/2025) Breaking barriers in succession: the role of women in leadership and governance of family-owned multinational corporations. Tesi di Laurea in Corporate governance, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Giovanni Fiori, pp. 148. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Framing the research: succession, gender, & governance in family firms. The role of corporate governance in family firms. Succession and female leadership in multinational family enterprises. Multinational family business. Definition and key characteristics. Family identity and stakeholder relationships. Value creation, governance and control mechanisms. Nepotism, CEO duality and family involvement. The role of women in family governance. Succession and the gender variable. The succession process: internal vs external continuity. Succession planning and cultural impact. Female vs male CEOs: barriers and stereotypes. Succession and performance: regional and sectoral differences. Female leaders in multinational family businesses. Case studies: female leaders in family firms. Donatella Versace–Versace: creative legacy and brand reinvention in a crisis context. Miuccia Prada–Prada: strategic innovation and intellectual leadership in global fashion. Abigail Johnson–Fidelity investments: digital transformation and long-term vision in financial services. Shari Redstone–Paramount global: governance conflicts and strategic restructuring in media conglomerates. Delphine Arnault–LVMH: strategic succession and brand portfolio management in luxury goods. Comparative perspectives: other international cases.

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Bibliografia: pp. 121-126.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree program in Corporate Finance, English language (LM-77)
Chair: Corporate governance
Thesis Supervisor: Fiori, Giovanni
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Zattoni, Alessandro
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 26 Feb 2026 15:08
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2026 15:08
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/44995

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