Marna van der Walt’s inspiring leadership journey in property

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‘Once they let you loose, as a female, you have the added benefit of your sixth sense and intuition,’ says industry stalwart and Group CEO of Joburg-based Excellerate Property Services, which employs over 25 000 staff in Africa, the Middle East, and the UK.

11 Aug English South Africa Business · Business News

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