Rethinking Corporate Ownership

"The law gives me the absolute right over this company. The law gives me the right to take everything. But I feel that is not right. It doesn't all belong to me. It also belongs to employees and society." - Ernst Abbe, Founder, Carl Zeiss Foundation

In a time of unprecedented change, is it time to reassess the very idea of corporate ownership?

In this stimulating event, we will explore how restructured ownership can help build a future-oriented and sustainable Swiss economy. We will look at alternative models such as steward ownership, a fast-growing international movement with many success stories.

Prominent examples range from innovative startups as Crowd Container, outdoor retail companies like Patagonia to industry-leaders as Bosch.

Data even shows that steward-owned companies are more durable and even more profitable, and mission-driven organisations can maintain their identity and independence.

With speakers from various standpoints, we will explore some fundamental questions including:

• What is ownership, and what does its future look like?
• What is the relevance of ownership to responsible business practices and the New Economy?
• How can succession through alternative forms of ownership be sustainably structured, and address social responsibility and skilled labour shortages?

Join for this thought-provoking evening as we look at how companies can pivot towards purposeful and people-centric ownership.