THE ROLE OF FAMILY OFFICES
IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FAMILY
BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS FAMILIES

PARALLEL SESSION

Speakers: Brad Scott

Date and time: Thursday 22 May 2025, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

SESSION OVERVIEW

Family businesses and business families face unique challenges as they navigate generational transitions, complex family dynamics, and evolving market landscapes. As these enterprises strive to balance growth, legacy, and harmony, the role of a family office becomes increasingly significant.

During this session, Brad Scott, founder of Australia’s first and leading multi-family office, will discuss the roles a family office can, should, and should not play in helping business families navigate change at both the business and family levels.



SPEAKERS

BRAD SCOTT
Founder, CEO and Managing Director, EWM Group 

Brad is the Founder and Managing Director of EWM Group which he established in 2005. EWM Group is the 1st Independent Multi Family Office in Australia, regarded as one of the leaders in the industry with client representation throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and America. Brad has been working with successful entrepreneurs and multigenerational families for over 30 years in the areas of family office, family governance, next gen education, philanthropy and wealth protection and is often sought as a speaker on these topics. Brad also is the founder of the Institute for Family Wealth and Giving Simple Foundation. 

Brad holds tertiary qualifications in Accounting and Business, is a member of Family Business Australia, Family Business New Zealand, a “tragic” supporter and member of the Melbourne Football Club, an advisory board member for the Adam Scott Foundation and a co-owner of the Northern Kings BPL Franchise.

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