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Robert Sawatzky
Oct 23, 2019

W+K chairman lets loose on holding companies in staunch defence of independence

“I hate to be harsh, but someone else's tragedy can be our opportunity,” David Luhr said.

David Luhr speaks to Worldwide Partners global summit in Singapore Monday (October 21)

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