Sean Bennet is Group Executive for NEXTEC, an entity of the EOH group. We discuss how NEXTEC helps in building smarter African cities.
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About Sean Bennett
Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in a wide variety of sectors most recently the industrial, banking and mining industry. Currently turning around a multi disciplinary set of businesses (NEXTEC) including improving profitability by R1bn in last 18 months. 30 years expertise in turnaround management, strategy, acquisitions and disposals, negotiation, communication, running listed businesses, IPOs, financing, accountancy, debt restructuring.
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