The Business Survived
Three Generations.
Will
It Survive the Fourth?
Family businesses don't fail from lack of ambition. They fail from lack of systems. Governance gaps, undocumented decision rights, and succession as an afterthought. We build the operating infrastructure that protects what you've built.
You've Built an Empire. Now Build the Institution.
"The patriarch makes every decision. What happens when he steps back?"
"We have 6 companies but no consolidated view of performance."
"The next generation is eager but there's no structured onboarding to the business."
From Personal Empire to Institutional Platform.
DIAGNOSE
3 to 4 Weeks
- Governance maturity assessment
- Multi-entity P&L audit
- Decision rights mapping
ARCHITECT
6 to 8 Weeks
- Governance framework design
- Succession planning roadmap
- Family charter drafting
EXECUTE
16 to 24 Weeks
- Board constitution & cadence
- MIS consolidation
- NextGen immersion program
EMBED
12+ Months
- Board meeting facilitation
- Quarterly governance reviews
- Succession transition support
What We Deploy for Family Businesses
Governance & Boards
Structure Before Scale
- Board structure & composition
- Meeting cadence & agendas
- Decision rights codification
Succession Planning
Transition, Not Disruption
- NextGen readiness programs
- Role transition roadmaps
- Family charter & protocols
Multi-Entity MIS
One View, All Businesses
- Consolidated dashboards
- Entity-level P&L tracking
- Capital allocation frameworks
Cross-Border Structuring
India ↔ Gulf (GCC) Holdings
- Holding structure design
- Transfer pricing compliance
- Multi-jurisdiction governance
Family Office Case Studies
₹500Cr Conglomerate: Governance Overhaul
Third-generation family business with 4 operating companies. No formal board, no consolidated view. Patriarch stepping back, two siblings taking over with no defined roles.
- 8-member advisory board constituted (4 independent)
- Family charter with decision-rights matrix
- Consolidated MIS across all 4 entities
GCC Trading Family: NextGen Transition
Second-generation patriarch building for third generation. Three children abroad, none with operational experience in the ₹200Cr trading business.
- 12-month structured rotation across business units
- Monthly mentoring sessions with external advisors
- Formal role assignment with accountability metrics
₹120Cr Group: Multi-Entity MIS Build
Diversified group with real estate, trading, and manufacturing arms. Each entity had its own accounting system. No consolidated view of group health.
- Unified ERP across all 3 entities
- Group-level P&L + cash flow dashboard
- Capital allocation model with ROI tracking
Some case studies come from Akshit Talwar's independent consulting work before Stratisian was incorporated in February 2026.
What You Get from a Family Business Engagement
Stratisian is an execution-led management consulting firm for owner-led businesses in India and the Gulf (GCC). For family businesses, an engagement leaves governance, succession and reporting structures in place that do not depend on one person.
What We Build With Your Team
- Governance maturity assessment, multi-entity P&L audit and decision rights map
- Governance framework with board structure, composition, meeting cadence and agendas
- Family charter and protocols with a decision-rights matrix
- Succession planning roadmap, role transition plans and a NextGen immersion program
- Consolidated MIS dashboards, entity-level P&L tracking and capital allocation frameworks
- Holding structure design and multi-jurisdiction governance for India and Gulf holdings
- Board meeting facilitation and quarterly governance reviews
Who It Is For
Family offices, family-owned conglomerates and multi-entity groups preparing for a generational transition, where one person makes every decision, there is no consolidated view across companies, and the next generation has no structured way into the business. Stratisian works with owner-led businesses with roughly $1M to $50M in annual revenue.
Discreet. Long-Term. Trusted.
Board constitution, family charter, and decision-rights framework.
Best for: Foundational governance setup
Complete institutionalization including succession execution.
Best for: Generational transitions
Independent advisory board member. Quarterly reviews, annual offsites.
Best for: Ongoing governance & accountability
How It Is Priced
Starts after a free 30-minute call. The diagnosis and strategy phase typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. For family businesses it covers governance maturity, multi-entity P&L and decision rights.
Applies to execution engagements once the scope is agreed at the diagnostic. Stratisian takes no equity in consulting engagements.
- Governance sprint: 8 to 12 weeks
- Embedded: 12 to 24 months, including succession execution
- Board advisory: ongoing
We work alongside your leadership team. The mix of on-site and remote work is agreed at the diagnostic. See full pricing and engagement terms.
*Conditions apply. Scope, duration and final commercials are agreed in writing after the diagnostic.
Frequently asked questions
How do you set up governance for a family business?
We start with a governance maturity assessment, a multi-entity P&L audit and a map of who decides what. From that we design the governance framework, draft the family charter and build a succession roadmap. Execution covers constituting the board and its meeting cadence, consolidating MIS across entities and running a NextGen immersion program. We then support board meetings and quarterly governance reviews.
How long does a family business governance engagement take?
After a free 30-minute call, the diagnosis and strategy phase typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. A governance sprint covering the board, family charter and decision-rights framework runs 8 to 12 weeks. Embedded engagements run 12 to 24 months and include succession execution. Board advisory after that is ongoing.
How much does family business governance consulting cost?
After a free 30-minute call, the first paid step is a diagnostic, priced from ₹10,000 + GST (India) or $100 (overseas clients). Execution engagements are priced at 1% of topline revenue, billed monthly*. On ₹10 Cr of annual revenue, 1% is ₹10 lakh a year, billed monthly at about ₹83,000 a month.* Stratisian takes no equity in consulting engagements. *Conditions apply. Scope, duration and final commercials are agreed in writing after the diagnostic. Full terms are on the pricing page.
Do you work with family businesses in the Gulf?
Yes. Stratisian is based in Noida, India, and serves clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. For families with holdings in both India and the Gulf, the work includes holding structure design, transfer pricing compliance and governance across jurisdictions. We work alongside your leadership team. The mix of on-site and remote work is agreed at the diagnostic.