episode 49:
Walter Group: Montreal investment firm
Pierre Somers
A SHOW About Family Business and business families
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LUKE HANSEN-MACDONALD
Luke is a 2nd generation business leader who has spent his life working with family. He has worked in entertainment, manufacturing, food production and private equity.