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Trading places
After more than a decade working as an oil trader, Dan is well off but unhappy. Suddenly, on his daily jog, he sees something that forces him to take a giant personal gamble.
Aged 19, Dan Simmonds turned down a university place and instead became an oil trader in the City of London. It was an exciting and ruthless environment driven by big risks and even greater rewards but also ultimately challenged Dan’s values and filled him with a desire to seek something new. Over a decade later whilst jogging around Regent’s Park Dan made a discovery that would change his life and career.
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