We question Wayne Hull, managing director, Accenture Digital — South and sub-Saharan Africa. Nominate your eighth wonder of the world. Becoming a parent. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Trying to get through life not looking stupid. I think its okay, and even cool, to admit that you don’t know something. What is your biggest indulgence? Cigars — particularly Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure no 2. What was your first job? When I was 16 I packed boxes at the glass factory where my mom was the national sales director. At 18 I was a waiter. My first professional job after university was at Unilever. Which phrase or word do you most overuse? Some people see dead fish, I see sushi. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Make sure that what you are offering solves an important problem. What is your biggest regret? Hanging around people who sucked the energy out of me for too long. Where were you when Nelson Mandela was released from prison? Nelson Mandela has been an icon in my...
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