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Grant Pattison on life after Edcon on his first day as CEO of Servest SA

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Ex-Massmart CEO at the tender age of 36 and Edcon CEO thereafter, Grant Pattison is as experienced as they come in the world of South African retail. He's walked away from retail and on his first day as CEO of Servest, Grant shares his insights on his career thus far and what lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Apr 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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