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Jimmy Pattison, also known as Canada’s Warren Buffett, hasn’t slowed down in his old age, reports Canadian Business.
Pattison is 86 years old, but has kept up “his intense personal scrutiny of a sprawling business empire that grosses $8.4 billion annually and employs 39,000.”
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In fact, he stills works 60 hours a week and embarked on a cross-country road trip this past summer, during which he visited with employees and continued to push for growth.
Employees, customers and competitors alike are wondering what will happen to Pattison’s empire if and when he enters retirement. Read more.
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