Russ Haworth is a specialist in family governance, transition planning and rising generation development, drawing on more than two decades of experience supporting business-owning and globally wealthy families. His early career in financial planning and wealth management gave him a strong technical grounding in the world of entrepreneurship, investment and long-term financial stewardship. It was through this work that Russ became increasingly drawn to the human and relational dynamics that sit beneath successful family enterprises, ultimately shifting his focus from financial structures to the deeper systems that sustain families across generations.
His work blends coaching, facilitation and advisory expertise, creating space for families to explore difficult questions, build shared understanding and make important decisions with calm, grounded intention.
As a coach, Russ has supported Principals, next generation leaders and complex sibling groups, helping them build clarity, confidence and resilience as they navigate identity, responsibility and the expectations that often accompany family wealth.
As a consultant, Russ has worked internationally on governance design, succession frameworks, owner decision-making, transition planning and the creation of rising generation pathways within both family businesses and family offices. He is widely regarded for his ability to translate complex concepts into practical, human-centred processes that families can engage with meaningfully. His advisory approach emphasises psychological safety, ethical conduct, and a commitment to ensuring families do not simply adopt governance structures but genuinely understand and inhabit them.
Russ has spent many years advising families independently, building a reputation for facilitating honest dialogue in emotionally charged and high-stakes environments. He has hosted some of the leading podcasts in the field, including The Family Business Podcast, The Ultra High Net Worth Institute Podcast and The Mindful Family Business Podcast, conversations that have amplified global understanding of family enterprise dynamics and elevated the voices of practitioners working at the intersection of wealth, leadership and human development.
Russ also co-founded The Quest for Legitimacy, an international initiative exploring the lived experience of growing up in wealthy or prominent families. His work in this field has informed rising generation programmes, cohort-based learning experiences and one-to-one development pathways that help younger family members build self-worth, authorship and a sense of personal purpose.
Russ brings a calm, reflective and deeply relational approach to his work. He helps families build the clarity and continuity required to make wise decisions, navigate transitions confidently and foster environments in which each generation can flourish.