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Guy Hands needs a new frontman for record label in quick time
Guy Hands has been busy since taking over EMI in September. His Terra Firma private equity group has made money on 24 of his 25 deals – the exception was Meridien hotels – but the task of rescuing EMI is easily his toughest yet. (30/11) ReadKeyword(s) : Label, Record, Record-shop, Second-hand
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