David Smorgon OAM

Founder, Pointmade

Rich list, poor list

David Smorgon OAM is a well-known and respected businessman, who over the past 12 years has become one of Australia’s leading family advisors.

Based on his 25 years at Smorgon Consolidated Industries, which was one of Australia’s largest family businesses, David understands the real issues that impact on families in business together, and he has assisted many families to achieve their goals of family succession, governance, and family harmony and unity.

As a speaker David is refreshingly honest, touching on his own successes and failures whilst imparting a wealth of knowledge. As such he has attracted stellar reviews and testimonials consistently over 15 years. David epitomises corporate success as well as exceptional community leadership, embodying the values of family and work ethic.

Key takeaways:

  1. Why are so many families in business dysfunctional?
  2. Why is it so difficult to have difficult conversations?
  3. Why is wealth such a burden and not a benefit?
  4. Meet Angus and Bubbles
  5. Why 70% of wealth transitions fail?
  6. Importance of succession planning and governance