B-M public affairs lures Body Shop global chief
05 Nov 1999 | by RICHARD EDWARDS
Burson-Marsteller has drafted in the Body Shop s global communications head, Gavin Grant, as chairman of its UK public affairs practice.
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Burson-Marsteller has drafted in the Body Shop s global communications head, Gavin Grant, as chairman of its UK public affairs practice.
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