Generation Three
Family officeLondon · 10 people tracked
Also known as Generation 3 Family Partners Limited · Generation Three Family Partners (Administrative Services) Limited · Generation Three Family Partners Limited
Investment thesis
Generation Three works behind the scenes to bring order and momentum to complex, high-stakes situations for individuals and families managing significant wealth. Its services are individualised and span building infrastructure, ownership and estate structuring, family systems, governance and financial controls, advisor selection and project management, family office extension, art and collectibles, philanthropy, business advisory and transaction support, and personal life matters such as privacy and security. The firm explicitly does not sell investment products or take referral fees, positioning itself as a service and coordination provider rather than an investor.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteMike is the founder and managing partner of Generation Three, advising global multi-generational families on their personal and business affairs. He previously worked in financial services and private banking in the US and Europe and holds a BA from NSU.
David is a partner and member of the Management Committee who advises families on holding infrastructure, governance frameworks, financial controls, and estate planning. He is part-qualified with CIMA and holds a BSc from the University of Exeter.
Princess Alia Al-Senussi, PhD, has been with Generation Three since its founding and is an internationally recognised cultural strategist, academic, writer and patron focused on contemporary art and cultural diplomacy. She holds board and advisory roles at Tate, Guggenheim, Art Basel, and the Saudi Ministry of Culture, and holds a PhD from SOAS.
Barry is Founding Chair of the Generation Three board and a global advisor on governance and multi-generational strategy. He is Chancellor Emeritus of the California State University System and retired President/CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, and holds a PhD from Princeton.
Benoit is Group General Counsel and a Senior Executive on the Management Committee, overseeing governance, compliance, and cross-border corporate, tax and commercial matters. He previously spent over 30 years at Clifford Chance and served as General Counsel at BAT.
Jim is a co-founder and partner of Generation Three with over 40 years of experience in private equity, public companies, alternative investments, and international trusts. He began his career in Canada before co-founding the firm in the UK.
Jonathan is a specialist advisor on investment and business structures, family foundations, and regulatory strategy. He has served as outside General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer to global family offices, and holds a BA and JD from Columbia University.
Lisa is a specialist advisor who manages cross-border tax coordination and global residential real estate transactions for Generation Three clients, and has worked with the firm for over a decade.
Piotr leads accounting operations, financial controls, and reporting for Generation Three and its clients. He is a qualified Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper and holds a Master's in Management and Marketing.
Valentine provides high-level administrative and logistical support to Generation Three's Management and Executive Committees, with prior senior executive assistant roles at firms including Lehman Brothers, UBS and Deutsche Bank.
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary · since 2023
Director · British · since 2026
Moshe Michael Betesh — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Generation Three focus on?
- Generation Three focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Generation Three located?
- Generation Three is headquartered in London, GB.
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