Richard White quits WiseTech with ‘immediate effect’
Billionaire Richard White will stand down as a director and chief executive of WiseTech at his own request, following a string of sensational allegations about his personal life.
Billionaire Richard White will stand down as a director and chief executive of WiseTech at his own request, following a string of sensational allegations about his personal life.
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