Bill Cummings: The Cummings Way

Christina R. Wing; Robert F. White; Michael  Norris

Case | HBS Case Collection | May 2019 (Revised February 2020)

Bill Cummings: The Cummings Way

by Christina R. Wing, Robert F. White and Michael Norris

Abstract

In 2019, Bill Cummings, founder of Cummings Properties and Cummings Foundation and billionaire signer of the Giving Pledge, is winding down his roles at his company and foundation. How should the management move the company forward?

Keywords: real estate development; philanthropy; Family Business; Nonprofit Organizations; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Management Succession; Real Estate Industry; United States; Boston;

Language: English

Format: Print

40 pages

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Citation:

Wing, Christina R., Robert F. White, and Michael Norris. "Bill Cummings: The Cummings Way." Harvard Business School Case 619-038, May 2019. (Revised February 2020.)