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Why CMOs Belong in the Boardroom

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Ahead of Africa’s Biggest Marketing Conference™, Dale Hefer — CEO of the Nedbank IMC — joins Kaya Biz to unpack why marketing must sit at the centre of commercial performance. She explores this year’s theme, Shift Happens™, the rise of AI at African scale, and the capabilities that will define the next generation of marketing leaders.
24 Aug 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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