Henokiens

Henokiens

Henokiens

Association of ancient corporations

The Henokiens (French: Les Hénokiens) is an association of companies that have been continuously operating and remain family-owned for 200 years or more, and whose descendants still operate at management level.[1] It derives its name from the biblical patriarch Enoch (Hénoch in French), who lived for 365 years before he was taken by God instead of dying.[2]

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Founded in 1981 by the then-chairman of Marie Brizard, the association started with 4 French members,[3] and now counts 54.[4] Its stated objective and raison d'être is to promote long-term decision-making, notably through its Da Vinci Prize.[5]

Its oldest member is the Japanese Hōshi ryokan (founded 717), and the most recents are the Austrian firm Lobmeyr (founded 1823) and the Portuguese firm Pinto Basto (founded in 1788).

Members

The association includes 54 members. Marie Brizard, having been bought by an investment fund in 2000, is no longer a member.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Hénokiens, les entreprises de père en fils". France Inter. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015..
  2. [2]
    Lipovitch, Gérard (November 2003). "The Henokiens. Family business history" (PDF). The Family Business Network.
  3. [3]
    "Les Hénokiens". Beretta. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. [4]
    "The Members". The Henokiens. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  5. [5]
    Bain, David (28 January 2015). "Henokiens: the world's most exclusive club" (PDF). Family Capital. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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