Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- Business leaders and experts have called for separating ownership from management in family-owned enterprises to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness.

They made the observations at a seminar titled "Where Family Values Meet Future Vision: Strategy for Sustainable Succession", jointly organised by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Rajah & Tann Asia, and AAZ Partners in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Speakers said professional executives should be allowed to run daily operations under ethical guidelines set by owners, while governance frameworks must ensure accountability, reward leadership, and foster a culture of shared responsibility.

Delivering the keynote, Alroy Chan and Abdul Jabbar Bin K...