Peter May

Prof. Dr. Peter May is an Honorary Professor at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar. Previously, he held the Wild Group Chair for Family Business at IMD in Lausanne. As a globally recognized expert in family businesses, he founded PETER MAY Family Business Consulting and developed the Owner Strategy, an integrated strategic framework for family businesses and their owners. His advisory work focuses on prominent entrepreneurs and families, and he contributes to governance and innovation initiatives, such as the Governance Code for Family Business and the 'Family Entrepreneur of the Year' award.

Research Interests: May specializes in family business dynamics, succession planning, governance, and entrepreneurship. His work emphasizes strategic decision-making, ownership challenges, and sustainability in family enterprises. He has authored influential books, including The Family Business Success Model and The Owner Strategy in Family Business.

Advisory and Governance: May serves on multiple advisory and supervisory boards, leveraging his expertise to guide family businesses. His initiatives, such as FBN Germany and the INTES Endowed Chair at WHU, highlight his commitment to advancing family business practices.

Labs/Teams: He leads PETER MAY Family Business Consulting and collaborates with academic and industry networks to promote research and practical solutions for family enterprises.