He specializes in entrepreneurial finance, management of wealth and governance of entrepreneurial families. He is co-author on several publications on private equity. His ongoing research in this field focuses on operational value creation in private equity, impact investing and governance of entrepreneurial families. He is currently leading a research project about socially-responsible investing. Prior to his academic career, Professor Liechtenstein was engaged in the family owned Liechtenstein Global Trust (LGT) dealing with ultrahigh net worth individuals. He also advised families within the Boston Consulting Group and established and sold two successful businesses.