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“I was very lucky to find a career which let me travel, sourcing stores in other countries, just the opportunities of the career in design and finance and all the things that make retailing - my career - interesting to me. That's why I started looking at community responsibility. I felt I should give of myself.”

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Les Wexner is an American businessman renowned for his role as the founder and CEO of Limited Brands, Inc., a retail conglomerate that includes popular brands such as Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. Born on September 8, 1937, Wexner has been a key figure in the retail and fashion sectors for more than five decades. more

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