The founder of retail giant Pick n Pay, Raymond Ackerman, has died.
PICTURE - Leader.co.za: Raymond Ackerman,His death
was confirmed by the retailer on social media on Thursday morning. It is
understood he passed away on Wednesday evening in Cape Town. He was 92.
In a short
statement, Pick ‘n Pay, described Ackerman as ‘’a visionary entrepreneur,
humanitarian and a great South African.’’ The retailer said South Africa has
lost a brilliant patriot who always saw a positive future for the country
Ackerman
had brought four Pick n Pay stores in Cape Town in 1967 with his wife,
Wendy, and from there became a visionary entrepreneur in the country.
Ackerman
leaves behind his wife Wendy, four children, twelve grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Done By:
Mitchum George
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