This session will focus on governance frameworks for entrepreneurial and multi-generational business families, and those operating across jurisdictions.

As CEO of Dawia Family Office, Anissa advises African entrepreneurs expanding into the UAE while structuring their family’s legacy across generations.

She has over 13 years’ experience in investment banking, with senior roles at CACIB, RBS, NBAD, and FAB. Her work focuses on governance, business structuring, and cross-border family continuity.She works closely with founders and next-generation leaders navigating global expansion.

Guest speaker:

Leevyn Isabel, Ocorian

Leevyn represents Ocorian, a global leader in fiduciary, corporate, and governance services.

He advises family offices and private clients on trust structures, corporate administration, and cross-border governance frameworks.He will share practical insights on how governance structures support effective family decision-making across generations and He will bring institutional governance insights from a global service provider perspective.

Key Topic Highlights

• How to formalise decision-making without disrupting family unity.
• Governance structures that protect both capital and relationships.
• Aligning founders and next-generation leaders.
• Preventing conflict and succession disputes.
• Structuring for longevity across borders.