The John L. Ward Center for Family Enterprises is dedicated to rigorous and relevant research into the unique demands, strengths, and evolutionary paths of family enterprises and to disseminating those findings with impact.

In addition to our focus on the complexities of family enterprise leadership, governance and strategy, we integrate Northwestern University's and The Kellogg School of Management's authoritative expertise into our curriculum to create a world-class, comprehensive, cross-discipline family enterprise resource. Our fusion of this deep academic capability with knowledge gleaned from our global community of high-impact business-owning families helps create the Center's unique theory-driven, evidence-based frameworks.

CFE combines proven concepts with real-life context to create a one-of-a-kind resource for the study of family enterprises worldwide. 

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John L. Ward Center for Family Enterprises

Matt Allen

Kate Hardwick

Harold L. Stuart Chair

Cindee Bath

Carola Frydman

The Program Coordination team at the John L. Ward Center for Family Enterprises is tasked with planning, organizing, and executing the Center's educational programs and events. They work collaboratively to ensure seamless delivery of curriculum, manage logistical details, and support the integration of academic and practical insights to enrich the learning experience for participants.

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