We’re considering a qualified GM candidate whose son owns an electrical company about three hours away.
The GM would have access to our bids, pricing, margins, customer relationships, and staffing plans. We don’t know whether the companies compete or whether he has any financial or operational involvement in his son’s business.
Would this be a dealbreaker? What questions would you ask before making an offer, and what boundaries would you set if you hired him? I’d especially like to hear from anyone who has managed a similar family connection successfully.