The Henokiens () is an association of companies that have been continuously operating and remain family-owned for 200 years or more, and whose descendants still operate at management level.
[.] It derives its name from the
biblical patriarch
Enoch
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(''Hénoch'' in
French), who lived for 365 years before he was taken by
God
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instead of dying.
Founded in 1981 by the then-
chairman of
Marie Brizard
Marie may refer to:
People Name
* Marie (given name)
* Marie (Japanese given name)
* Marie (murder victim), girl who was killed in Florida after being pushed in front of a moving vehicle in 1973
* Marie (died 1759), an enslaved Cree person in T ...
, the association started with 4 French members and now counts 47.
Its stated objective and ''raison d'être'' is to promote long-term decision making, notably through its Da Vinci Prize.
Its oldest member is the
Japanese
Hōshi ryokan
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(founded 717), and the most recent the
Austria
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jewellery
Jewellery ( UK) or jewelry (U.S.) consists of decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and cufflinks. Jewellery may be attached to the body or the clothes. From a wester ...
firm
A. E. Köchert (founded 1814).
Members
The association includes 44 members. Marie Brizard, having been bought by an investment fund in 2000, is no longer a member.
See also
*
List of oldest companies
*
List of oldest banks in continuous operation
*
List of oldest companies in Australia
This list of oldest businesses and companies in Australia includes businesses, whether incorporated or organised in a different form (such as a partnership). However, the list excludes non-commercial associations and educational, governmental, or ...
*
List of oldest companies in the United States
This list of the oldest companies in the United States includes brands and companies, excluding associations, List of oldest universities in continuous operation, educational, government or religious organizations. To be listed, a brand or company ...
References
External links
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Trade associations based in France
Corporate groups
Henokiens companies