The IE Center for Families in Business, in collaboration with the IE Family Business Club, recently hosted its inaugural onboarding event, featuring Tomás Pascual Gómez-Cuétara, President and owner of Calidad Pascual, as guest speaker. More than 100 IE University students gathered to gain insights into one of Spain's largest food and beverage companies.
In conversation with Cristina Cruz, Chair of the IE Center for Families in Business, Tomás shared the critical factors contributing to Pascual's three-generation success. He emphasized not only the significance of family values and clear communication, but also highlighted the vital importance of having well-defined roles and rules in family governance.
The IE Center for Families in Business strongly believes that striking a balance between these apparently contradictory aspects is crucial to create value that spans generations. For this reason, the Center is dedicated to equipping family in business students at IE with essential tools to empower them to make meaningful contributions to their family enterprises. Testimonials, such as Tomás Pascual family in business journey, provide invaluable insights toward achieving this educational objective.