Harvard Board Advisor | Strategy Expert | Leadership Advisor | CEO Mentor | INSEAD Distinguished Fellow | Family Business & Family Office Expert | Author | Speaker & Educator | PE | Venture Capital

Martin Roll is a Global Family Business and Family Office Expert. 

He delivers the combined value of an experienced global business strategist, senior advisor and facilitator to Fortune 500 companies, Asian conglomerates, family-owned businesses and family offices. 

Martin Roll advises clients on strategy, transformation, leadership, family business strategy and family office strategy.

CEO of Martin Roll Company with more than 25 years of board and C-suite counselling experience.

Martin Roll is an advisor to several global boards and prominent business families, and a mentor for next generation leaders in business families, family offices, start-ups and high-growth companies.

Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company focusing on global family business and family office topics. Faculty at global McKinsey Executive Seminars and Conferences.

Very experienced in engaging and advising clients at all management levels from business owners and C-suite leaders to functional staff across multiple industries and cultures. 

He is an experienced keynote speaker, conference moderator, executive workshop facilitator and academic educator. 

Martin Roll is a Distinguished Fellow (family business and family office) and an Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD Business School.

He is a faculty at the Wealth Management Institute teaching courses for family offices and developing leaders and talents from global family businesses, family offices and the growing family office ecosystem in Asia.

He teaches MBA, EMBA and Executive programs at INSEAD, CEIBS, IE Business School, ESSEC, Nanyang Business School, and is a frequent guest lecturer at other global business schools. 

Martin Roll is faculty and keynote speaker at The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) - a student-run organization of Harvard University. 

He is a member of the HPAIR Board of Advisors.

He has been a Senior Advisor to Cocoon Capital (Singapore).

Martin Roll is the author of global bestseller “Asian Brand Strategy” (2015), co-author of "The Future of Branding" (2016), and forthcoming books “Family Business Strategy” (2026) and Family Office Strategy (2026). 

He is a business columnist with INSEAD Knowledge, a prolific management writer, and a regular commentator in global business media. He holds an INSEAD MBA. 

Martin Roll has lived in Asia for two decades and serves clients on all continents across multiple industries.

www.martinroll.com

What is one of the most profound and lasting sources of happiness?

It’s about what we do for others.

True fulfilment comes not just from self-indulgence or personal achievements, but from the positive impact we have on the lives of those around us.

Helping others cultivates a sense of purpose and meaning in our own lives.

When we engage in acts of kindness:

Volunteering at a local charity
Assisting a friend in need
Picking up groceries for elders
Lending a listening ear

We tap into a deep wellspring of satisfaction because our actions transcend our own needs and desires.

Connecting us to a larger purpose - beyond ourselves.

Research has consistently shown that individuals who engage in acts of altruism report higher levels of life satisfaction and happiness.

Doing things for others often promotes a sense of interconnectedness and community.

Human beings are social creatures,
Our happiness is intrinsically linked to our social bonds.

Additionally, the act of giving to others can have a positive impact on our own mental and emotional well-being.

Reducing stress, anxiety, and depression by shifting our focus away from our worries and concerns.

This change in focus can lead to a sense of peace and contentment.

Moreover, witnessing the positive effects of our actions on others can be incredibly rewarding.

Practising empathy and compassion through acts of kindness can enhance our own emotional intelligence and social skills.

It encourages us to step outside of our perspective and understand the feelings and needs of others.

This, in turn, can improve our relationships and our ability to navigate the complexities of human interaction.

In conclusion, happiness is not solely a product of self-indulgence or personal achievements.

True and lasting happiness often emerges from what we do for others.

If you're seeking happiness, 
Consider looking beyond yourself,
Find ways to make a positive difference.

You may discover a more profound sense of fulfilment than you ever thought possible.

Be Bold. Be Daring. Be Different!


#leadership #care #change #inspiration

Martin Roll

Martin Roll delivers the combined value of an experienced global business strategist, senior advisor and facilitator to Fortune 500 companies, Asian conglomerates, family-owned businesses and family offices. 

He advises clients on strategy, transformation, leadership, family business strategy and family office strategy.

He is CEO of Martin Roll Company with more than 25 years of board & C-suite counselling experience.

Martin Roll is an advisor to several global boards and prominent business families, and a mentor for next generation leaders in business families, family offices, start-ups and high-growth companies.

Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company focusing on global family business & family office topics.

Very experienced in engaging and advising clients at all management levels from business owners and C-suite leaders to functional staff across multiple industries and cultures. 

He is an experienced keynote speaker, conference moderator, executive workshop facilitator and academic educator. 

Martin Roll is a Distinguished Fellow (family business and family office) and an Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD.

He is a faculty at the Wealth Management Institute teaching courses for family offices and developing leaders and talents from global family businesses, family offices and the growing family office ecosystem in Asia.

He teaches MBA, EMBA and Executive programs at INSEAD, CEIBS, IE Business School, ESSEC, Nanyang Business School, and is a frequent guest lecturer at other global business schools. 

Martin Roll is faculty and keynote speaker at The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) - a student-run organization of Harvard University. He is a member of the HPAIR Board of Advisors.

He has been a Senior Advisor to Cocoon Capital (Singapore).

Martin Roll is the author of global bestseller “Asian Brand Strategy” (2015), co-author of "The Future of Branding" (2016), and forthcoming books “Family Business Strategy” (2024) and Family Office Strategy (2024). 

He is a business columnist with INSEAD Knowledge, a prolific management writer, and a regular commentator in global business media. He holds an INSEAD MBA.

Martin Roll has lived in Asia for two decades and serves clients on all continents across multiple industries.

Specialties: Branding, Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, Change & Transformation, Family Business, Family Office, Mentoring, Turnarounds, Business Coaching, Asia & Emerging Markets, Retail, Luxury, Private Equity, Venture capital, Entrepreneurship.

www.martinroll.com

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McKinsey & Company

Global family business & family office advisory.

Contributing expertise and experience with most types of family-owned business dynamics, multi-generational challenges, next generation, succession, long-term planning & strategy situations across cultures.

Global client assignments incl. family business transformations, strategy development & road map implementation, board & C-suite briefings, conferences, workshops, and knowledge creation. 

Cross-functional assignments across a diverse selection of industries and sectors.

Topics: Family business strategy, leadership, transformation, stewardship, next generation, succession, governance, professionalisation, ownership, legacy & heritage, impact, and other critical focus areas for long-term, multi-generational success.

Senior Advisor | Family Business & Family Office

Martin Roll Company

Experienced global business strategist, senior advisor, CEO Mentor & Facilitator to Fortune 500 companies, Asian firms, family-owned businesses and family offices on how to build and manage winning, global brands as well as leadership and transformation of high-performing, marketing-oriented global businesses. 

Provides strategic counselling to a diverse global list of C-suite clients across industries and sectors to drive sustained business impact.

Strategy, road-map and hands-on executional guidance to leaders and younger entrepreneurs in start-ups and high-growth companies. 

Drives impactful thought-leadership and delivers global keynote speaks, moderates and facilitates board meetings, executive meetings, global conferences and seminars.

Requests & bookings: www.martinroll.com

Global family Business & Family Office Expert | CEO Mentor | Senior Advisor | Keynote Speaker

The INSEAD Family Business Podcast aims to inspire family business leaders, professionals, and the next generations on how to build and foster long-term success, legacy, and impact of family businesses. 

It features prominent guests sharing their inspiring global stories, insights, and journeys.

Podcast Editor & Host: INSEAD Family Business

Distinguished Fellow at INSEAD Business School (all global campuses) teaching and contributing to strategy, research, driving thought-leadership and providing insights to a variety of strategy and leadership programs related to the most pressing issues facing global family enterprises in a fast-paced, technology-driven and increasingly digitalized world.

Mentor to MBA, EMBA and Executive Education students from global business families and family offices.

Distinguished Fellow - Family Business & Family Office

Mentoring and coaching current and aspiring MBA/ EMBA/ Executive entrepreneurs, young leaders and early stage companies at INSEAD Business School (Singapore, Fontainebleau, Abu Dhabi and San Francisco campuses)

Entrepreneur In Residence

Wealth Management Institute (WMI)

Faculty teaching courses for family offices and developing leaders and talents from global family businesses, family offices and the growing family office ecosystem in Asia.

Programme topics: Family business strategy, family identity & purpose, family dynamics, family unity, next generation, leadership succession, conflict management, ownership & governance, family business branding & reputation.

Faculty | Family Office Programmes

King's College London

Member of the Advisory Board of King's Entrepreneurs Society providing strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, and brand marketing advisory.
 
Advisor to the King's Entrepreneurs Society global leadership team helping to advance it’s mission and driving impact in entrepreneurship.
 
Mentoring and coaching current and aspiring students, young leaders and early stage companies.
 
Moderator and speaker at various King's Entrepreneurs Society conferences and programs.
 
King's Entrepreneurs Society helps bridge the gap between imagination and reality. It provides different series of talks, workshops and conferences giving its members the tools, skills and insights required to launch a successful venture. The aim is to build a robust global entrepreneurial community that extends beyond the King’s College campus and empowering other educational institutions to join the community.

Advisory Board Member | Mentor | Moderator & Speaker

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)

Faculty teaching MBA course on “The Essentials of Successful Family Business” and Executive Education courses on family business, next generation and family office topics.

Program topics: Family business strategy, family identity & purpose, family unity, next generation, corporate venturing & entrepreneurship, leadership succession, conflict management, ownership & governance, family business branding & reputation, family office strategy, impact investing, philanthropy, and social programs

Mentor to MBA and executive students from global business families and family offices

Visiting Professor (Family Business & Family Office)

Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR)

The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) is a student-run organization of the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

HPAIR organizes Harvard University's largest annual student conferences in the Asia-Pacific region in August and the Harvard Conference in February (Cambridge, MA, USA).

Board of Advisors

Faculty and keynote speaker on strategy, leadership, brand management and Asian affairs at several of the HPAIR conferences in the Asia-Pacific region.

Moderates conference panels and teaches master classes.

Faculty & Keynote Speaker

Harvard Student Agencies

Lecturer and keynote speaker on business, strategy, leadership, branding, storytelling, Asian affairs and personal career journeys at The Academies by Harvard Student Agencies.

The Academies are intensive five-day academic enrichment programs for high-achieving high school students. The Academies are organized by Harvard Student Agencies, a Harvard student-run corporation committed to bringing rigorous academic experiences to students around the globe. 

The Summer Academies offer an unparalleled and challenging academic experience on Harvard's campus, while the Weekend Academies have traveled to schools around the globe. 

The Academies offer programs in business, coding, politics and pre-med.

Lecturer & Keynote Speaker | The Academies by Harvard Student Agencies

Vintro

Advisor and Mentor for next generation leaders in business families, start-ups and high-growth companies.

Vintro is a new digital, global marketplace of business decision-makers now open to entrepreneurs, innovators and creators who are seeking mentorship, guidance, or investment. Designed to strip away traditional social barriers, it helps level the playing field for those without networks, delivering equality of opportunity for all.

The Vintro community comprises hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, billionaire family offices, leading venture funds, industry experts, Nobel Prize winners, and academics from across the globe. Many have joined the platform because they see enormous potential in democratizing access, discovering talent from previously untapped innovation sources, and letting good ideas rise to the top due to merit and creativity.

Expert Advisor

ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific

Guest lecturer at Master level and Executive Education Programs at ESSEC Business School (Singapore campus)

Guest Lecturer

Harvard Board Advisor | Strategy Expert | Leadership Advisor | CEO Mentor | INSEAD Distinguished Fellow | Family Business & Family Office Expert | Author | Speaker & Educator | Next Generation Mentor

Martin Roll will publish a new management book titled “Family Business Strategy – Leading Future Paths With Impact” in 2024. The book will contain strategic frameworks, hands-on cases and concrete examples on successful strategy processes and models

Family Business Strategy

Successful business leaders create a shared board view of the brand, impact of purpose, learn from Asian best-in-class firms, create a lean resilient strategy, innovate, are agile and adapt fast, and ensure a strong culture for excellent delivery focus

Martin Roll Speaks At Thinkers50 On Winning in The New World – Journey from Europe to Asia

Martin Roll will publish a new management book titled “Family Office Strategy – Creating a Multi-Generation Legacy” in 2024. The book will contain strategic frameworks, hands-on cases and concrete frameworks on how to develop and implement a family...

Family Office Strategy

Key success factors for leadership include inspirational purpose, resilience, networks, long-term lens, adaptability, agility and culture orientation to drive business impact

Leadership In The 21st Century

Martin Roll has been appointed Distinguished Fellow at INSEAD Business School where he teaches family business programs and mentors INSEAD next generation family business students. He also contributes to research, drives thought-leadership and provides insights to a variety of strategy and leadership programs related to the most pressing issues facing family firms.

Martin Roll Appointed Distinguished Fellow at INSEAD Business School

Martin Roll is the author of the global bestselling book Asian Brand Strategy. It provides comprehensive frameworks for understanding Asian branding strategies and Asian brands, based on new research and supported by a wealth of new case studies. Martin Roll offers insights, knowledge and perspectives on Asian brands and branding.

Asian Brand Strategy - Martin Roll

How will brands drive business strategy? How will brands keep pace with the rapid change in technology? Will the existing rules of building and leveraging brands apply in future? How differently will the brands of future be managed?

The Future of Branding - Martin Roll

Being in a position of power and influence does not automatically make you a leader. Managers need to honestly answer these 10 questions about themselves to become effective leaders.

Are You A Leader? 10 Questions To Understand The Essence Of Leadership

A great mentor is able to lead their mentee with empathy, sensitivity and patience, while constantly adapting to changing times and complex circumstances. Martin Roll has provided his personal insights on how to become a great mentor.

Ten Ways to Become A Great Mentor

Global Family Business & Family Office Expert | Strategy & Leadership Advisor | CEO Mentor | INSEAD | McKinsey & Company | Harvard | Author | Speaker & Educator | Next Generation Mentor |

In 2025, many global businesses were challenged and struggled:

➔ Economic uncertainties that shook established norms

➔ Shifts in customer behaviour that demanded swift adaptation

➔ Supply chain disruptions that revealed vulnerabilities

➔ Technological shifts that challenged traditional business models

But through it all, these businesses did not just survive, they came back stronger.

The challenges businesses faced in the past year were powerful tests of resilience as they:

➔ Adjusted their strategies to meet new demands

➔ Reinvented their approaches to customer engagement

➔ Overcame operational hurdles by rethinking their systems

➔ Adopted new technologies and embraced innovation

In the face of adversity, many businesses found new paths, strengthened their operations, and embraced growth opportunities. 

They adapted, pivoted, and emerged with a more refined sense of purpose and resilience.

The ability to rise above these challenges demonstrates not just survival, but a commitment to continual growth and strength.

As we move forward into 2026, let’s take a moment to appreciate the businesses that have shown:

Remarkable determination
Resourcefulness
Leadership
Vision

These companies have set the bar high for the future.

They have demonstrated that, in the face of uncertainty, strength and resilience truly define success.

Wishing Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone!

Be Bold. Be Daring. Be Different! 


#leadership #change #2026 #management #agility #AI

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