CIMA president’s thoughts on a ‘pivotal’ year

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CIMA president’s thoughts on a ‘pivotal’ year

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Sep 18, 2019

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CIMA president and Association board chair Amal Ratnayake, FCMA, CGMA, describes his global career journey and his ambitions for the Institute during a pivotal year in its 100-year-long history.

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Sep 18, 2019

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CIMA president’s thoughts on a ‘pivotal’ year

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