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This is part of a case series. The case explores leadership and professionalization issues at Fibbie Cornuda, an Italian manufacturer of ski boot buckles and automotive parts that utilize metal cold-forming technology. The founder's daughter has worked in the finance department, but left to do an MBA. Although potentially his successor, she urges Pino to hire professional management for the successful but somewhat disorganized firm, which has been run 'from the top down'. Approaching retirement, Pino has unrivalled know-how, charisma, and pride in having built an industry leader in his own image. But with competition rising, the business needs a more formal structure if it is to stay ahead after the succession. Given Pino's commercial knowledge, strong personality and opinions, there is a risk he'll interfere in management once he retires. Georgia has her father's ear, but what exactly should she recommend? Names have been changed at the request of the family. A complementary case entitled 'Fibbie Cornuda: Operations and Supply Chain Management' has been written by the authors with entirely different pedagogical objectives.