Social Capital

Private art collections are evolving,  growing not only in scale but also in sophistication. As these collections expand, the importance of their careful organisation and administration becomes ever more critical.  To explore these themes further, Cécile Canton, a member of our Private Office team and in-house art specialist shares her approach to the meticulous organisation and administration of collections, and reflects on how families are increasingly professionalising the preservation of their collections.

For Dorothy Chou, Angel Investor and Director of the Public Engagement Lab at Google DeepMind, wealth is not about extraction or quick wins. It is about creating value that endures, embedding resilience into essential systems, and enabling people to follow purpose. This belief shapes both her work at DeepMind—where she builds public trust in artificial intelligence—and her investments in the next generation of innovators.

On a mission to make ‘food as medicine’ mainstream, Sakshi Mittal, CEO and Founder of FoodHak, is blending AI-driven clinical science with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to make evidence-based nutrition accessible. From reversing her own health challenges to building a platform that helps people live longer, healthier, and happier lives, Sakshi is putting health back into people’s hands and transforming the way we think about food, longevity, and what true wealth really means.

We are thrilled to introduce our new coach-in-residence, Sarah Thorpe Scott. As an experienced executive coach and the founder of Thorpe Scott Coaching & Advisory, Sarah helps leaders and organisations cut through complexity, focus on what matters most, and elevate performance for lasting impact. Her insights will be invaluable to both our team and the families we support, empowering them to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.

On a mission to unlock the stories, rich histories, and unparalleled beauty of Britain’s extraordinary estates, Lady Violet is bringing fresh entrepreneurial thinking to a long-overlooked sector. Her vision? To transform the way we value and engage with heritage. This article explores how she is redefining heritage as a living legacy rather than a relic of the past—and why her approach could change how we all measure true wealth.

From turning down a $35M deal to advising families across the globe, Philip Hoffman, Founder and Chairman of the Fine Art Group, shares the values, lessons, and vision behind building a trusted art advisory firm. Discover how he brought financial discipline to the art world—reshaping how collectors and investors approach art as an asset.

From inherited fortune to systemic impact, Myriam Vander Elst has spent the past decade transforming the way philanthropy is practiced. As a driving force behind the Epic Foundation and the founder of Epic’s School of Philanthropy, she has championed a more rigorous, transparent, and empathetic model of giving. In this conversation, she shares her personal journey, the philosophy behind her work, and why intentional giving is more important than ever.