Family-owned firms to boost independent directors THE $4.3 trillion family-owned business sector in Australia is expected appoint more independent non-executive directors to family boards following the formation of a new alliance between the sector's peak body and a leading governance group. The alliance will see family board director specialist firm AMPLIFi Governance manage a register of qualified and accredited directors on behalf of the Family Business Association to deliver ongoing support, selection and development of non-executive directors for family businesses who are seeking new board appointments.