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Why Nelson Mandela’s election was a turning point for this CEO

Why Nelson Mandela’s election was a turning point for this CEO

A contract to provide the computers for South Africa’s first all-race democratic elections in 1994 was a pivotal moment in Biopak CEO Gary Smith’s career.

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G

ary Smith was in his 20s when an opportunity came knocking to play an important role in what would become Nelson Mandela’s historic election victory.

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Euan Black
Euan BlackWork and careers reporterEuan Black is a work and careers reporter at The Australian Financial Review. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com
Sally Patten
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
Lap Phan
Lap PhanHead of PodcastLap is a podcast producer and actor based in Sydney. He has appeared in numerous film, TV and theatre productions. Connect with Lap on Twitter. Email Lap at lphan@afr.com

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