Leadership & Governance
Programs on family governance, decision-making and the role of the family office as an institution that outlasts any one generation.
Stewarding family legacy across generations and borders
AFOLI is a not-for-profit institute that supports leadership, governance and next-generation development for Asian family offices and the families they serve.
Our Mission
Education and dialogue for the people who carry family enterprises forward
Family offices across Asia and the diaspora are managing a historic transfer of wealth, responsibility and values to a new generation. Many of the questions they face are not only financial. They are about governance, succession, purpose and how to work across cultures and jurisdictions.
AFOLI brings principals, next-generation family members, advisors and educators together to learn from one another, share good practice and build the relationships that make long-term stewardship possible.
Our Work
Four areas of focus
Next-Generation Development
Workshops and peer forums that prepare rising family members to take on leadership, stewardship and philanthropic roles with confidence.
Cross-Border Dialogue
Convenings that connect families and practitioners across Asia, North America and Europe to compare perspectives and build trusted networks.
Research & Knowledge Sharing
Insights, case discussions and resources on the practices that help family enterprises and family offices endure.
Programs
Our first programs are in development
AFOLI is preparing its inaugural programs for families, family offices and the next generation. Register your interest and we will share details as they are announced.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Shirley Hon
Director
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Shirley Hon is the founder of GloboConsult, a New York-based independent advisory firm serving Asian family offices, and has spent more than a decade in the family office field.
She began that work as chief of staff at a leading Hong Kong family office and later served as chief of staff for a Southeast Asian family office establishing its presence on Wall Street. Earlier, she built the China platform of the United Nations Global Compact as head of external relations.
Shirley speaks on family governance and cross-border development for Asian families at venues including the Harvard Club of New York, NYU and Cornell University.
Jonathan Hsu
Co-Founder & Director
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Jonathan Hsu is a co-founder of AFOLI, with decades of experience spanning executive leadership, investor relations, international business development and global event management.
He previously held executive leadership roles with Shin Kong Financial Holdings and IMM International, the Taipei-headquartered organization behind the International Dragon Award, and played a key role in establishing and expanding the Registered Financial Consultant (RFC®) designation across Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Through AFOLI, Jonathan is committed to building enduring relationships across borders and creating platforms that foster meaningful long-term collaboration.
Qi Wang
Director
Get Involved
Join the conversation
Families & Family Offices
Take part in our programs and peer forums, and help shape the topics we take on.
Partners & Sponsors
Work with us on convenings, educational content and research that serve the family office community.
Speakers & Educators
Share your expertise in governance, succession, philanthropy and cross-border practice.
Contact
Get in touch
We welcome enquiries from families, advisors, partners and the media. Email us and a member of our team will be in touch.
Asian Family Office Leadership Institute
335 Madison Avenue, Suite 7B
New York, NY 10017
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