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Bata changes

Published: 9th Jan 2017

Author: Me

Durban, SA – Bata SA has appointed John Harman as its new company manager. We hope to publish more details shortly.

In a surprise move, former marketing manager Alex Gordon, who left last year to join Novita, has returned to the company in a similar position.

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