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JAMES GOWING
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GOWING BROS LTD
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOWING BROS LTD
To sustain a successful multi-generational business and legacy requires investment acumen grounded in strong family values. As part of the rising generation at Gowing Bros, executive director of finance James Gowing is helping position the 158-year-old company for the future. Karren Vergara writes.










