Global family business report 2025

The influence of family-owned enterprises is becoming ever greater in the 21^st Century. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global market shifts and increasing environmental and social responsibilities, how family businesses grow matters.

How do we define success in family businesses?
Is it continuity, diversification, or a blend of financial strength, governance, and long-term impact?
How can family businesses align their growth strategies with their evolving purpose, ensuring they remain resilient, relevant and impactful across generations?

KPMG's latest global report offers insights to these questions based on data generated from research by the STEP Project Global Consortium and the experience of KPMG Global Family Business Network.

Our New Zealand contribution from 53 families offers invaluable insights and illustrates that the outcomes and messages from the global report are equally applicable to New Zealand as they are to the rest of the world. This is regardless of the size and complexity of family businesses in New Zealand, as the data shows striking similarities.

Global family business report 2025

Strategic growth through values and purpose

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Global family business report 2025

Strategic growth through values and purpose

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Specifically, this report considers:

The impact of having strong, diverse governance structures and how this can lead to long-term growth;
Growth trends and how M&A and other inorganic growth strategies are influencing family business decision making;
The correlation between high performance and multi-generational engagement; and
The role of sustainability for family businesses seeking growth.

More than ever, successful family businesses recognise that sustainable growth requires balancing financial performance with social responsibility, environmental impact and effective governance. These values often underpin the legacy and identity of the family which transcends over generations of successful family businesses.

Jon Holmes

National Managing Partner, Private Enterprise

KPMG in New Zealand