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Bev Craig: “When people ask what’s the difference between you and Andy - there’s loads of differences. But I am standing as my own…”

On the recordAugust 2, 2026
When people ask what’s the difference between you and Andy - there’s loads of differences. But I am standing as my own person, with my own ideas, and I’ll be accountable to this region, and to no one else.
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Bev Craig

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Explaining her distinct leadership style compared to her predecessor.

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