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Month: October 2024

Peter Irvine: A Leader in Franchising and Business Success

Early Life and Education Peter Irvine’s journey began in Sydney, where he laid the foundation for his future success. He pursued a career in advertising, eventually landing a position at DDB Needham, one of Sydney’s largest advertising agencies. Career at…

Pippa Hallas: A Visionary Leader in Skincare

Early Life and Background Pippa Hallas grew up immersed in the family business, learning invaluable lessons from the strong women around her. The experience of working alongside her mother and other influential female figures instilled in her a sense of…

T. B. Walker: Lumber Magnate, Art Patron, and Visionary Philanthropist

Early Life and Education Thomas Barlow Walker, better known as T. B. Walker, was born on February 1, 1840, in Xenia, Ohio. Raised in a modest household, Walker’s early years were shaped by adversity. In 1849, his father, Platt Walker,…