34 International Communicator 2025 Angus Raine keynote speaker at Family Business Conference in Auckland He’s presented at conferences from Sydney Australia to Bangalore, India and Dubai, in the UAE, and now our very own Executive Chairman, Angus Raine, has taken centre stage in Auckland as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Family Business Insights NZ Conference, hosted by the Family Business Association. Held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron with the America’s Cup trophy on display, the event drew 120 delegates, including members from some of the country’s most successful family enterprises. Angus, the fourth-generation leader of our real estate group, who is actively engaged in overseeing and mentoring his 350 franchise offices, outlined strategies for corporatising a family business as it grows or expands beyond the immediate family. Around 30% of Raine & Horne’s international network comprises family-owned and operated businesses, making Angus particularly well-placed to speak on the topic. In New Zealand, family businesses account for an impressive 75% of all businesses, contribute around 65% to GDP, and employ approximately three-quarters of the national workforce[i]. Angus, an extremely experienced and engaging speaker delved into the topic of corporatising the family business, drawing insights from past experiences and the lessons learned from mistakes, to chart a path towards sustained success. A quick history lesson: Angus’s father Max Raine, a visionary who introduced franchising in the company in the mid-1970s, expanded their operation from two offices, one in Sydney’s CBD and another in Double Bay, to a widespread network spanning, Australia, and beyond. Although proud of our 142-year history, Angus emphasised to delegates the importance of succession planning, forward thinking and fostering a dynamic, diverse business environment for ensuring continued relevance and prosperity in uncertain times. [i] https://nfbd.familybusinessassociation.org/nfbd24/
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