Faustino Bernadett to Attend Pepperdine University’s Global Family Office Summit

Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps in Switzerland

In October 2026, Faustino Bernadett will join fellow business and family office leaders at Pepperdine University’s Global Family Office Summit in Switzerland. Held October 19–23 at Pepperdine's Château d’Hauteville, the event will explore how families can approach succession, investment, philanthropy, family business, and long-term stewardship.

These conversations closely align with Dr. Bernadett’s ongoing work in education and philanthropy. His involvement with Pepperdine, together with his wife, Dr. Martha Molina Bernadett, reflects their shared interest in supporting ethical leadership and creating opportunities for future generations.

A Continuing Connection to Pepperdine

Dr. Faustino Bernadett and Martha have developed a strong relationship with Pepperdine University through their support of business education and leadership development.

Martha, a Pepperdine Graziadio Business School alumna and University Board member, has been recognized by Pepperdine for her contributions and leadership. Together, Martha and Faustino “Tino” Bernadett have supported the university's goal of preparing business leaders who understand the importance of responsibility, service, and ethical decision-making.

One of their most significant contributions is the Drs. Martha and Faustino Bernadett Endowed Faculty Fellows Program at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.

Together with Pepperdine University, Martha and Faustino Bernadett helped establish the $2 million Drs. Martha and Faustino Bernadett Faculty Fellows Program at the Graziadio Business School. The program supports faculty excellence in teaching and research while advancing Graziadio's mission of developing thoughtful and principled business leaders.

The Faculty Fellows Program supports research and teaching in areas that include entrepreneurship, ethics, family business, and career development. By supporting faculty, the program also helps bring new ideas and research into the classroom, giving students the opportunity to learn how business decisions can affect organizations, families, and communities.

Supporting Education and Leadership

The connection between the Bernadetts' work with Pepperdine and the Global Family Office Summit is particularly relevant. Many of the topics being discussed at the summit reflect the areas that Faustino and Martha have supported through their philanthropy.

The summit will focus on issues such as family governance, succession planning, multigenerational wealth, philanthropy, innovation, and long-term family planning. It will also provide opportunities for families to discuss how they can prepare future generations to take on leadership roles and responsibly manage family businesses and resources.

These topics closely align with the goals of the Bernadett Faculty Fellows Program. Through their support of Graziadio Business School, Dr. Faustino Bernadett and Martha are helping faculty and students explore the challenges and opportunities involved in leading businesses while maintaining strong ethical and social values.

For Dr. Bernadett, supporting education is about creating opportunities for people to learn, grow, and become effective leaders. His involvement with Pepperdine is one example of how he and Martha have chosen to support programs that can have an impact beyond a single generation.

A Broader Commitment to Philanthropy

Faustino Bernadett’s connection to Pepperdine is part of a broader history of philanthropic involvement shared with Martha.

The Bernadetts have supported organizations in education, healthcare, and community development. Their philanthropic efforts include support for the UCSF School of Medicine, where they established the Faustino and Martha Molina Bernadett Presidential Chair for Education, as well as other programs focused on scholarships, literacy, youth development, and access to education.

The couple also founded the Molina Foundation, a national nonprofit organization focused on addressing disparities in education and health. Their work through the foundation reflects their interest in expanding opportunities and supporting communities through education and access to resources.

Across these efforts, education has remained an important focus. Whether through university programs, scholarships, faculty support, or community initiatives, the Bernadetts have consistently invested in programs designed to help others build stronger futures.

Looking Ahead to the Global Family Office Summit

The Global Family Office Summit will give Dr. Faustino Bernadett an opportunity to connect with other families and leaders who are focused on similar questions about business, family, and long-term planning.

The summit will be held at Pepperdine's Château d'Hauteville campus overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. The five-day program includes workshops, panels, discussions, and networking opportunities focused on family enterprise, succession, private markets, philanthropy, and family relationships.

Pepperdine describes the summit as a “no-sell” environment, allowing participants to focus on sharing ideas and experiences rather than traditional sales or product presentations.

For Dr. Bernadett, attending the summit also provides an opportunity to continue his involvement with Pepperdine and its broader business community. His support of the university has already helped strengthen faculty development and research through the Bernadett Faculty Fellows Program, and the summit provides another setting to engage with issues surrounding family business and leadership.

Continuing a Commitment to the Future

Tino Bernadett's involvement with Pepperdine and his philanthropic work with Martha reflect a consistent focus on education, leadership, and service.

The Global Family Office Summit brings many of these topics together, from succession and family enterprise to philanthropy and preparing the next generation. These are important issues for families and businesses looking beyond the present and planning for long-term success.

Through their support of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and other educational and community organizations, Tino Bernadett and Martha continue to contribute to programs that support learning and leadership development.

As Faustino attends the Global Family Office Summit in Switzerland, he will be joining a broader conversation about how families can plan for the future, support the next generation, and use their resources in ways that create lasting value.

His continued connection to Pepperdine is one example of that approach, supporting education today while helping create opportunities for the leaders of tomorrow.