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May 6
38m 23s

Journeys Unpacked with Harrod's Alex Uni...

Visa CEMEA
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In the seventh episode of the Journeys Unpacked podcast, hosted by Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President & Group Country Manager – GCC, Visa, in partnership with Fast Company, the series travels to London’s iconic Knightsbridge. Guest speaker Alex Unitt, Partnerships Director at Harrods, joins Dr. Saeeda Jaffar to explore what makes Harrods a timeless icon in luxury retail, and how the industry is evolving to meet changing consumer behaviors and expectations.

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