Capital
External managers in family businesses are bearers of added value and prove to be real changemakers, especially in delicate phases such as the growth, internationalization or restructuring of family-owned companies. The article traces the profile of some external CEOs at the helm of family business groups and dedicates the opening to Marco Sala, CEO of De Agostini since last June. His experience, vision and management methods will allow him to implement the essential development plans of the De Agostini Group, an example of governance that expresses clear leadership among the shareholders and allows external managers autonomy in management and a perspective long term.