Paul Karofsky was third generation CEO in his own family business. During his 22 year career, he experienced acquisitions and divestitures, partnership separations, the succession of leadership and ownership transfer. Having sold his business in 1988, he returned to graduate school focused on intergenerational relationships. He is Executive Director Emeritus of Northeastern University's Center for Family Business, a former columnist for BusinessWeek Online, a peer reviewer for Harvard Business School Press and a recipient of the Hollander award from the Family Firm Institute. Named an outstanding resource by the Young Presidents' Organization, Paul blends academic and life experiences in business with counseling psychology and mediation, serving as a resource to families, businesses and educational institutions around the globe. Read Paul Karofsky's Full Bio Learn More About: >> Other Associates "All too often, family members in business together believe it's their mission to avoid conflict. In the course of family business, conflict and change are not simply inevitable they are essential. For some, it's a matter of differing perspectives, for others the root differences may be more complex. Our role is to help family members manage the conflict and anticipate change and its consequences so that families can experience the joy of sharing business success with the people they love."   - Paul Karofsky home | who we are | how we're different | what we do | concerns | contact us | search