Hans Latta is a Senior Advisor, working with Banyan as an independent consultant supporting our clients who can benefit from his expertise. Hans is skilled at recognizing cause-and-effect dynamics within intricate family business systems. Hans enjoys working with clients who find themselves at the nexus of complex legal, financial, emotional, and social forces, and helping them arrive at creative solutions together.
Hans grew up in a 4th generation family business and was the first of his generation to enter as an employee. After five years, Hans decided to leave the family business and pursue his MBA at Harvard Business School, and he later made the decision to exit from ownership.
Hans often leverages his legal education and experience when advising family businesses all over the world, helping translate legalese into plain speak.
Hans supports clients both in the US and Southeast Asia, regularly commuting between his offices in Philadelphia and the Philippines. His wife Kristine (Wharton MBA) owns and operates a 2nd generation family business of gas stations and restaurants.
Fun facts:
- Hans runs at least 5km every day (current run streak started December 22, 2020)
- While in university, Hans composed and produced two full-length musicals, and enjoys playing piano blindfolded
Education:
- Harvard University (MBA, First Year Honors (Top 20%))
- The George Washington University Law School (JD with honors)
