Overheard at Crowe Soberman: The EOT advantage

Crowe Soberman Audit and Advisory Partner Chandor Gauthier sits down with Jon Shell, Chair of Social Capital Partners and Board Member at Employee Ownership Canada. They dive into the benefits of Employee Ownership Trusts and get into the nitty gritty of how EOTs can support smooth business succession, boost equity and retention and safeguard business legacies.

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Chandor Gauthier
Audit and Advisory Partner, Crowe Soberman LLP

Jon Shell
Chair, Social Capital Partners
Board Member, Employee Ownership Canada

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