Based at the Bratislava University of Economics and Business, the Family Business Center is a specialist academic and practical hub dedicated to strengthening family-owned enterprises across Slovakia and beyond. Under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dipl. Ing. Monika Naďová Krošláková, PhD, the Center supports families in business through research, education, and public engagement.

What we do

Research & Insight: We conduct data-driven research into family business governance, succession, continuity, and contribution to the economy — including regular data collection on their economic impact.
Education & Events: We run academic courses, workshops, and training events for owners, successors, and professionals working with family enterprises.
Global Knowledge Exchange: We bring in expert insight from leading family business thinkers and practitioners from around the world.
Public Engagement: We liaise with the public sector, professional networks, and media to raise awareness about the value and needs of family businesses.

A Center for Legacy and Leadership

By combining academic rigour with practical experience, the Family Business Center offers a trusted space for business families to learn, reflect, and grow. We believe family businesses are not just built for profit — they are built for purpose, people, and generations.

Our vision is to nurture future leaders who are equipped not only with business acumen, but with empathy, responsibility, and a strong sense of identity. Whether you are an established founder, an emerging successor, or a researcher seeking to explore the soul of family enterprise, the Center welcomes your curiosity and your commitment.

The Center is also a gateway to collaboration — connecting local families with international networks, global expertise, and cross-sector dialogue. Through events, research, and open engagement, we contribute to a future where family businesses are recognised as the enduring pillars of inclusive economic prosperity.

Founder of the Family Business Center

Monika Nadova Kroslakova is an Associate Professor and a member of the Senate at the Faculty of Commerce of the Bratislava University of Economics and Business. She is the founder of the Family Business Center and a co-founder of the Network of Top Business Leaders and Researchers in the International Business and Economic Research Academy (IBERA). She is a member of the International Advisory Council at the Institute of One World Leadership®. Additionally, she is a member of the Wisdom Board of the Family Hippocampus Club, a member of the International Board of Experts at the IRB, and an Advisory Council Member at Asiatech Education.

She guarantees Family Business and Entrepreneurship subjects and co-guarantees two study programs at the Faculty of Commerce of BUEB. She is also a co-owner of the family production company Novplasta s.r.o. (G2) and the consulting company Excellence consulting s.r.o. (G1). In the field of family business, she acts as an expert at the Slovak Business Agency and is a member of the working group at the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic dedicated to family business issues.

Honorary Ambassador for Intergenerational Excellence

His Imperial and Royal Highness, Sandor Habsburg-Lothringen is the Honorary Ambassador for Intergenerational Excellence, serving as a distinguished symbol of enduring values, multigenerational stewardship, and the preservation of family legacy. His role represents the bridge between heritage and the future - championing the belief that families who build together, endure together.

The role as Honorary Ambassador is:

To inspire global awareness of the vital role of families in preserving continuity across generations
To lend cultural and historical gravitas to the mission of the Family Business Center
To advocate for the principles of integrity, legacy, and intergenerational responsibility in family enterprise and society