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Martin Gilbert: The City must cherish its older workers

Experience is still valuable for businesses everywhere

We must avoid ageism and learn from older members of the City's workforce
We must avoid ageism and learn from older members of the City's workforce Photo: Getty Images

Martin Gilbert, the co-founder and former CEO of Aberdeen Asset Management, is chair of AssetCo and Revolut

Paul McCartney headlining the Glastonbury Festival a week after his 80th birthday is a reminder what an absolute legend he is, and also that age is no barrier. He’s still performing in front of thousands of people and writing new material amongst many other things.

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