WEF's "Ice Village Queen" Bryonie Guthrie, an inspirational young Saffer shining on the global stage

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One of the best things about being at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos is you never know who you'll bump into. Sometimes, as Alec Hogg shares here, a really special someone like the "done great" daughter of a good friend. Pretoria lass Bryonie Guthrie is managing the Ice Village at Davos 2023 - and in this interview explains what she is doing here; life as a WEF staffer; how she deals with misguided critics of her employer; and, even though her role is global, how she is doing her part in helping her homeland tackle its toughest biggest challenges (Hint: if you thought education was expensive, try ignorance). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Jan 2023 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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