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Aug 2023
52m 13s

Arnold Gacita: Navigating The Automotive...

David Spisak
About this episode
Arnold Gacita is the President/CEO at Petra Automotive Products. In this episode, we sat down with Arnold Gacita, a visionary leader and the driving force behind Petra, a cutting-edge automotive chemical company. With his distinct insights and unconventional approach, Arnold is steering his company through a sea of changes, providing a roadmap for the entire ... Show More
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