Continuity in Family Business and the Next Gen: Techpol Receives a Special Mention
The second edition of Ambasciatori d’Impresa took place last October in the setting of Piazza Affari in Milan, once again highlighting a topic that is not only strategic, but decisive for the future of Italy’s productive fabric: business continuity and the role of the Next Generation.
The initiative, promoted by KPMG, UBS and the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with ELITE, with Il Sole 24 Ore as media partner, brought together the country’s leading family-owned businesses to reflect on how to build long-term growth and competitiveness through an effective generational transition.
A decisive challenge for the country
The figures capture a complex reality: generational transition will involve around 2 million Italian companies over the next ten years, in a context where 85% of the productive fabric consists of family businesses that generate 80% of national GDP. Yet the data also reveal a concerning paradox: 23% of SMEs are led by entrepreneurs over 70, but only 14% have a formal transition plan.
During the event, the scientific committee of the Politecnico di Milano presented the results of the research conducted as part of Ambasciatori d’Impresa 2025, with encouraging signals: 80% of the Next Gen want to grow what they have inherited, with a solid educational background (73% graduates, 23% with an MBA) and a future-oriented vision. Organizations that invest in multi-generational strategies see tangible benefits in terms of innovation, organizational climate and operational continuity—turning generational diversity from a demographic issue into a competitive lever.
A topic that speaks to the entire industrial system
Techpol was unable to attend the event due to previously scheduled production commitments—and we were truly sorry about that—but we received a Special Mention, delivered directly to the company. We value this recognition because it does not celebrate an isolated milestone, but rather reflects a path we live every day, naturally and in full coherence with our history.
The Special Mention recognizes family businesses that excel in capital management, business innovation, contribution to the local community, and social responsibility.
More than an award, for us it is an invitation to continue embodying those values—vision, tenacity and consistency—that characterize Italian family enterprises capable of turning tradition into an engine of evolution through coherent choices, a long-term perspective, and the ability to combine strong roots with a forward-looking mindset.
Our thanks go to everyone who contributed to the analysis and the dialogue: work that brings depth to a topic that is decisive for Italy’s entire industrial system.
