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Thomas de Cad'oro Granier CEO and Founder

Bethan Timmins Managing Director, Equal Experts ANZ

Cláudio Diniz Head of Data EU BU

Jon Ayre Strategic Advisory Practice Lead

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Jon Dickinson Chief Commercial Officer

Dave Hewett Engagement Lead

Lyndsay Prewer Agile Delivery Consultant

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