[Past Event]: The Importance of Family Values and Business Legacy

Maurice Hennessy International Hennessy Ambassador Born in Neuilly in 1950, Maurice-Richard Hennessy spent all his youth in Cognac. He is the eighth generation of the family that came from Ireland in mid eighteen century and founded the Maison in 1765. He has the “cognac gene” as firmly in his DNA as his inherited passion for the terroir of Charente, the art of winegrowing, and fine gastronomy. Trained as an agronomist at the Institut Technique et Pratique de l’Agriculture, he spent several years in West Africa working on international cooperation and development projects. He returned to Cognac in 1975 and joined the family business. After focusing on communications, Maurice-Richard moved to London in 1979, where he played an active role in the development of the British market. Back in Cognac since 1984, he has been an extensive traveler, representing Hennessy in the world. As familiar with the history of Hennessy as with that of cognac itself, Maurice-Richard Hennessy embodies the memory and the legacy of the company. He speaks English, Spanish and Italian fluently, and particularly enjoys meeting new Hennessy aficionados during his trips abroad. Faithful to a long family tradition, he is also the owner of a vineyard, which involves him personally in the main activity of the region. He lives near Cognac with his wife Catherine, where they often receive their three daughters and their grandchildren. “When I tell people that X.O was invented by my great-great-grandfather for his friends, people understand that it’s a real story, that we know the dining room table where he sat. We are so certain that what we tell people is true that we embody it. If I take the example of the Richard Hennessy, I can say that I have my entire family in that bottle!”

Judy Spalthoff Managing Director and Head of Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, CAP®, UBS As Head of the Family and Philanthropy Advisory team, Judy leads the team of senior strategists who work with families on understanding money, values and philanthropic intent. The Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services team serves as thought partners to advisors and their exceptional client families on wealth transitions, family governance, family office strategies, and philanthropy as families seek guidance on cohesive dialogue between generations to perpetuate their legacy. Judy joined UBS in 2008 from Citi Family Office where she was the International Services Manager. Before that, Judy was the Advisor Relations Manager where she was responsible for the Citi Family Office Continuing Professional Development and Designation Program. Prior to Citi, Judy was an analyst for Accolade Partners LP, a fund-to-funds venture capital firm in Washington, DC. Education Judy graduated with honors from Drexel University with a degree in information systems and technology and a minor in business administration. She also received her M.B.A. in finance and marketing from New York University. In addition, Judy has completed the Carnegie Mellon Leadership and Negotiation Academy for Women, the Generational Wealth Transfer workshop given by the Institute for Preparing Heirs, the Family Firm Institute Certificates in Family Wealth Advising and Family Business Advising, and earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. Judy is also Series 7, 63 and 65 licensed.

Jim McCann Chairman, Worth and Chairman & Founder, 1-800-FLOWERS Jim McCann is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, author, media personality and philanthropist whose passion is helping people deliver smiles. Jim’s belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., which he has grown into one of the world’s leading floral and gourmet gifting companies. Jim’s willingness to embrace new technologies that enhance customer engagement, such as 800 phone numbers and e-commerce, often long before other retailers, has consistently kept 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. ahead of the curve and positioned it as a leading innovator in the marketplace. These innovations have played a vital role in strengthening customer engagement, something that has always been a key element of Jim’s business philosophy. Jim’s strategy for growth has included an effective combination of birthing and acquiring new businesses and brands that resonate with customers for their gifting and celebratory occasions. The company’s gift offerings include iconic brands such as Harry & David®, Wolferman’s®, Cheryl’s® Cookies and The Popcorn Factory®, as well as Simply Chocolate®, Personalization Universe® and 1-800-Baskets.com®, among others. Jim is also deeply involved in philanthropy and is especially devoted to helping individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes his continued work as Founder and Chairman of Smile Farms, a 501(c)3 organization established in 2015. Smile Farms provides meaningful jobs in agricultural settings to young adults and adults with developmental disabilities, allowing them to master new skills, experience teamwork, contribute to their community and, importantly, take home a paycheck. As a result, Jim was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Long Island Business News 2019 Corporate Citizenship Awards. In 2018, Jim established Clarim Holdings, a private holding company that expands market opportunities for clients by providing capital along with an extensive network of high-tier support partners. Jim also serves as a director for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Amyris and International Game Technology PLC, as well as a variety of private and not-for-profit boards.

Juliet Scott-Croxford CEO, Worth Juliet currently serves as CEO for media brand Worth, responsible for leading its transformation from a print magazine to a content platform that focuses on 'Worth beyond Wealth' and inspires and informs an affluent, influential and successful community of individuals to be their best selves. Juliet began her career as a management consultant, learning to code at IBM Business Consulting Services, before focusing on business strategy and organizational change, working with clients to solve complex business problems across a variety of sectors through the use of technology. Her experience in this area took her to a role at Boxwood (now KPMG) where she worked as a senior consultant in strategy and business change, with a focus on the media and technology sector. After working as a consultant with Guardian News & Media on its print to digital strategy, in 2012 she was confirmed in a permanent role to lead strategy and operations for the Guardian Media Group's commercial division based in London. Juliet joined the Guardian’s executive committee in 2015 and, as chief delivery officer; was responsible for the strategic implementation of the global three year turnaround plan and subsequent transformation and growth for the Guardian’s US operation, relocating to New York in 2016. She lives in Westchester with her husband and son, is a keen runner, yogi, and skier.