The Rise and Fall of Pastas Gallo: A Cautionary Tale of Family Succession and Private Equity

Pastas Gallo: A Case Study in the Risks of Family Business Succession Pastas Gallo, a Spanish food company founded in 1946 in Rubí, has transitioned from a family-led enterprise to a private equity-backed entity following a disputed succession among the founder’s heirs. The company sold its majority stake to the Madrid-based venture capital firm Proa … Read more

Eloi Planes (Fluidra) Proposat com a Nou President de l’IEF

Barcelona, Spain – Eloi Planes, the current president of Fluidra, is poised to become the next president of the Institute of Family Business (IEF), according to reports from the Spanish news outlet ARA. The IEF’s board of directors is expected to formally propose Planes’s candidacy at an assembly this Wednesday, with a final decision to … Read more

Altuna and Ezkurdia: “Without Chemistry, Reaching the Final Would Have Been Impossible”

Bilbao, Spain – Jokin Altuna and Joseba Ezkurdia have defied expectations to reach the final of the 2026 Campeonato de Parejas, a testament to their evolving partnership and resilience throughout a challenging season. The duo, who will face Laso-Albisu on March 29th at the Navarra Arena, have become a compelling story in the world of … Read more