KRISTO KÄÄRMANN
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KRISTO KÄÄRMANN
COMPANY : WISE REVENUE : US $ 846.1M EMPLOYEES : 5,500
: 2011
Kristo Käärmann , co-founder and CEO of Wise , has been a pivotal figure in the fintech industry . Born in Estonia , Käärmann ’ s early interest in technology and mathematics led him to roles at PwC and Deloitte , where he developed his expertise in financial systems and data management . In 2010 , he co-founded TransferWise ( now Wise ) to simplify and reduce the cost of international money transfers .
Under his leadership , Wise has grown rapidly , expanding services to include multi-currency accounts and debit cards .
34 September 2024
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