Emily Griffiths-Hamilton is a chartered accountant, a family
enterprise advisor, and conflict resolution coach who brings three
generations of experience to the subject of wealth and
family-business transition planning. Her maternal grandfather,
veterinarian Dr. William Ballard, was one of North America’s
greatest dynamic wealth creators. Her father, Frank A. Griffiths,
FCA, built a highly successful sports and media empire.
Griffiths-Hamilton herself has been the co-owner of a National
Hockey League team, the Vancouver Canucks; a National Basketball
Association franchise, the Vancouver Grizzlies; and a
state-of-the-art arena.
Griffiths-Hamilton’s professional training, expertise, and unique
first-hand experience have given her a deep understanding of the
benefits of clear, considered succession and family-business
transition planning. Today, she is passionate about advising
individuals and families on the effective, responsible transition
of wealth and family businesses over generations. Her first book,
Build Your Family Bank: A Winning Vision for Multigenerational
Wealth, was released in 2014
“Outstanding! An essential read for every business owner.”
—Jim Treliving, Chairman and owner, Boston Pizza International
"Emily provides the building blocks for the successful transition
of family enterprises from one generation to the next."
—Klaus Wiemann, Private Banking Senior Manager, Zurich
"Valuable, insightful and practical advice from a business builder
who has helped other business owners make decisions for the long
term success of their family enterprise."
—Terry Neill, Partner, Deloitte
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