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The only companies that innovate are those who believe that innovation is vital for their future.

John Harvey-Jones

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John Harvey-Jones
Age: 83 †
Born: 1924
Born: April 16
Died: 2008
Died: January 9
Businessman
Submariner
Television Presenter
Hackney
Sir John Harvey-Jones
Innovation
Company
Future
Business
Believe
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