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- ↑ "Power CEO to move to USA". 27 June 2008.
2. https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2008-06-27/power-ceo-to-move-to-usa
3. https://vista.today/2016/09/aussie-john-james-vanguards-new-hr-boss/
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