nomos
Relational Governance
Where Vision Becomes Legacy
The Architecture
of Continuity
It is a widely cited truth that 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation. By the third, that figure rises to 90%.
This erosion is rarely a failure of financial planning. The assets are managed, the trusts are structured, the tax is optimised. The failure is one of human connection. It is a breakdown in communication, a loss of shared purpose, and the slow decay of the relational architecture that holds a family—and its enterprise—together.
When the system of relationships is not consciously designed and maintained, it will default to entropy. Misunderstandings harden into resentments. Unspoken expectations curdle into conflict. The vision that animated the founder becomes a distant memory, and the family enterprise, once a source of unity and strength, becomes a source of division.
Nomos exists to address this fundamental challenge. We do not manage assets; we attend to the system of relationships that gives those assets meaning and purpose across generations.
Our Method:
Art & Systems
Our method is born from the rigour of systemic family therapy, translated into the world of enterprise governance. We do not seek to fix individuals. We reshape the field in which they operate, much like an artist prepares a canvas or an architect designs a system.
Where others see conflict, we see structure seeking expression. Where others prescribe solutions, we reveal the order that already exists within the family system and give it form.
The Artist
Sees the nuance, the emotion, and the unrepeatable human story of each family. The artist listens for what is not being said and appreciates the beauty in complexity.
The Systems Architect
Sees the patterns, the structures, and the feedback loops that govern the family’s dynamics. The architect designs the frameworks, protocols, and governance structures that enable clarity, fairness, and resilience.
“We restore balance by restoring position. When each member of the system occupies their rightful place, the entire structure realigns, and value can emerge.”
The Nomos Way
Our engagement is a bespoke, four-stage process of discovery, design, implementation, and evolution.
Discovery & Mapping
We begin with a deep, confidential immersion into the family system. Through one-on-one interviews and group sessions, we map the current relational dynamics, decision-making processes, and the flow of information and influence.
Constitutional Design
Co-creating with the family, we design the core elements of your family governance: a family constitution, a clear decision-making framework, defined roles and responsibilities, and protocols for communication and conflict resolution.
Implementation & Education
A design is only as good as its implementation. We guide the family in embedding these new structures into daily life — coaching, facilitation of the first family council meetings, and educating the next generation on their roles as future stewards.
Evolution & Adaptation
Family systems are not static. We establish a process for periodic review and adaptation of the governance framework, ensuring it remains relevant and resilient as the family grows and the world changes.
Who We
Serve
We partner with a select group of families and their advisors who are committed to the long-term stewardship of their enterprise.
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Seeking to prepare their family and business for a successful transition to the next generation.
Multi-Generational Families
Navigating the complexities of shared ownership, divergent ambitions, and the preservation of legacy.
Family Offices
Aiming to integrate robust relational governance alongside their financial and investment services.
Private Banks & Wealth Advisors
Who require a specialist partner to address the non-financial dynamics of their UHNW clients.
The Founders
Dimitra Doumpioti
Founder & CEO
Dimitra is a leading practitioner in systemic therapy and relational governance. With a background in both psychology and business, she brings a unique, integrated perspective to the challenges of family enterprise. Based in Barcelona, she has worked with prominent families across Europe and the Middle East, guiding them through succession, conflict resolution, and the design of governance structures that honour both tradition and evolution.
Alberto Gimeno
Academic Director & Co-Founder
An Associate Professor at ESADE Business School, Alberto is one of Europe’s foremost experts in family business dynamics. His research focuses on the strategic and relational factors that drive multi-generational success. As co-founder of FBK (Family Business Knowledge), he has advised some of the world’s most prominent business families. He provides the academic rigour and intellectual framework that underpins the Nomos methodology.
