SUCCESSION PLANNING IN SMES: BEYOND THE FAMILY BUSINESS

The SME Industry Talk Series continues with People First: Culture, Conflict and Continuity in Entrepreneurship, featuring Mr. Teh Gaik Cheong, Founder & CEO of G Life Group Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Keith Yeow Tze Yi, Partner at Yeow & Wong, and Ms. Sandi Poh, Senior Planner at G Life Group Sdn. Bhd.

This session — Succession Planning in SMEs: Beyond the Family Business — unpacks one of the biggest challenges faced by growing enterprises: what happens after the founder steps back? Learn why many SMEs struggle to survive beyond the first generation, and how to plan a smooth transition that preserves both legacy and innovation.

Gain insights into internal versus external succession paths, leadership grooming, ESOPs, and advisory boards — while exploring the emotional side of letting go and building trust in the next generation of leaders.

📅 Monday, 10 November 2025

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 D8.11, Block D, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus