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A change of leadership and the Volaris takeover - Adapt IT CEO Tiffany Dunsdon

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Sbu Shabalala's successor Tiffany Dunsdon joined the BizNews team on Adapt IT's results day. It's been a rollercoaster of a year for Adapt IT, with the software business being the subject of a hostile takeover bid by the Huge Group and a friendly offer from Volaris. The Volaris cash offer of R7 per share looks a foregone conclusion with Adapt IT set to become another departure from the local bourse. Whilst all this has been happening, ex-CEO Sbu Shabalala resigned following allegations that he ordered an assault on his estranged wife's partner. Dunsdon reflects on the challenges and difficulties faced since taking the reins only a few weeks ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Sep 2021 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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