Life lessons of a business achiever
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How do you get from a small South African town to the CEO’s office in a Fortune 500 company? By looking for the good in people.
Stanley Bergman (BCom 1972, CTA 1973) learnt one of his most important life lessons as a boy in Eric’s Stores in South End. This was a diverse community of Port Elizabeth which was destroyed under the Group Areas Act. Accepting an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree from 91¿´Æ¬Íø in December for his outstanding achievements in business and philanthropy, he spoke about this life lesson and others – you can listen to his address .
Though he insists he wasn’t a great student, he certainly got the important stuff right. He is now Chairman and CEO of , the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to dentists, doctors and vets, with sales of over $10-billion. What’s more, it’s highly regarded as an ethical business and good employer.
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