2025 Family Offices Executive Compensation Survey

This document is a report detailing the findings of the 2025 Family Offices Executive Compensation Survey conducted by Heidrick & Struggles. The survey collected self-reported compensation data from 106 family office investors in the United States and Europe, focusing on executive compensation trends for leadership roles within family offices, particularly Chief Investment Officers and senior investment professionals. The report outlines the growth of family offices and their evolving responsibilities beyond investment oversight, including multi-generational wealth stewardship and philanthropy. It presents demographic information, asset mixes, decision-making structures, and compensation trends, comparing data from the U.S. and Europe. Notably, it discusses the influence of generational transitions on family offices and the competitive landscape for attracting experienced leadership talent. Findings indicate that most respondents manage substantial investable assets and highlight the growing prominence of family offices in capital stewardship.