In the highly competitive and dynamic business landscape, family businesses face unique challenges and opportunities that often call for strategic alliances with other organisations. Such partnerships can drive growth and open new avenues, but establishing and managing these alliances is complex, involving intricate relationships among the partners, their families, and their businesses.

A prime example of the power of collaboration is the Royan Group of Companies. From founder Bede Royan’s modest beginnings in wartime Parramatta in 1944 to an organisation with multiple branches and over 700 employees across Australia and New Zealand, family foundations have remained central to Royans’ identity and success.

Royans has been the leading service provider of commercial vehicle repairs for over 80 years, expanding by opening new branches and partnering with established operations to create a strong network of family-driven enterprises. Their initial partnership with the Church family allowed them to expand interstate, while more recent alliances, including collaborations with private equity, have positioned Royans to deliver premium solutions and services to a broader market.

Join father and son Bill and John Andrew, together with their partner and fellow family business owner David Church, as they explore how strategic partnerships have empowered them to meet evolving customer needs, enhance competitiveness, and foster innovation and resilience. They will share valuable insights into the processes of building effective business partnerships, along with the core values and strategies that have sustained their growth and continue to shape their business journey.