Family Business Leadership Academy

Applications for 2025 are now closed but please register your interest for future cohorts

About the programme

Jointly designed and delivered by the University of Leeds and KPMG, the programme is suitable for ‘Next Gen’ family members who are likely to take up a leadership, ownership or governance role in the coming years.

You might be a member of a small family business who already has an active role in the leadership at a director level – and you’re looking to move up to the C-suite in the next couple of years. Alternatively, you might be a member of a larger business, such as a corporate family enterprise, and are in a managerial role though not yet at director level – but there’s a clear path for you to move up through the organisation in the coming years.

Your family business can be in any sector and you will need at least 2 years of management experience in the business, a desire to develop your leadership skills, study, reflect and be prepared to go on a journey of learning and discovery.

Whatever your current position, reach out to our Programme Directors who will help you decide whether enrolling on the Programme is the right move for you at this time.

Investing in your own learning can be challenging to balance alongside running a business. Dr Richard Tunstall, Associate Professor of Enterprise at Leeds University Business School, shares how the Family Business Leadership Academy is structured to best support your learning through a unique blend of remote and residential study, peer networking, KPMG mentorship and in-depth project work.   

Covering the key areas facing family businesses today, it will help you think about your own personal leadership style and enhance your ability to see things differently.

The course will explore all the key issues facing family businesses today, including: 
-    Succession planning
-    Governance
-    Ownership issues and models  

With access to bespoke resources to suit all learning styles, The Family Business Leadership Academy will help you think about your own personal leadership style and enhance your skills. The rewarding 30-week course combines remote and residential learning, tailor-made for future family business leaders.

Want more information?

To discuss whether the programme is suitable for you, contact the KPMG Family Business team (FamilyBusiness@kpmg.co.uk) to arrange a call. 

You can also find out more on the Family Business Leadership Academy website or download the Family Business Leadership Academy brochure.

KPMG and the University of Leeds

The Family Business Leadership Academy programme is part of a strategic partnership between KPMG and the University of Leeds. The partnership between the business advisory firm and the University enables collaborative working on a number of initiatives that support both business growth and deliver impact across the regional economy.