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Sabharwal, a printing entrepreneur who founded the New Roxy Press in New Delhi, and Gabriella de Bessenyey, of Hungarian descent. The de Bessenyey clan is one of the oldest Hungarian noble families, tracing its lineage back to at least the 14th century, with documentary evidence of it
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Earthport PLC., a company listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM Market. He currently works as an independent investment adviser and speaks publicly on investing in Central and Eastern Europe, the confluence of sport, business, financial technology
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