Olivier De Richoufftz Joins Business Families Foundation as President

Online, January 23, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Olivier De Richoufftz Joins Business Families Foundation as President

Olivier brings to BFF a unique background and experience in the field of Business Families worldwide. He was instrumental in building the Family Business Network International into the largest organisation of its kind, growing membership from 1,600 to over 6,000 in 50 countries during his eight years of leadership as CEO.

Olivier also has a substantial marketing background as illustrated by his role as Director of Marketing and Sales for Disney Europe Resort where he helped them become a prime tourist destination in Europe.

Philippe and Nan-b de Gasp Beaubien, co-chairs and Founders of the Business Families Foundation (BFF), said:

We are thrilled to have Olivier join the BFF team, bringing broad skills in the field of family business education and networking which are perfectly aligned with BFF's mission of helping business families around the world address their ongoing challenges of communication, growth and transition.

Business Families Foundation (BFF) is a non-profit philanthropy established 23 years ago that provides education and support to family enterprises around the world. Launched and nurtured by business families helping business families, in collaboration with universities and international partners, the mission of BFF is to empower entrepreneurial families and those who advise them to address and resolve their issues and, in so doing, help them grow, develop and endure as the economic backbone and social fabric of their communities.

Business Families Foundation
Montreal, Canada. www.businessfamilies.org

To contact Olivier de Richoufftz:
Email: o.derichoufftz@businessfamilies.org

For all Press Inquiries, contact:
Email: t.clark@businessfamilies.org