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Kristo Käärmann

Title: Co-Founder and CEO Company: Wise

Co-Founder and CEO of Wise, Kristo is a leading fintech innovator building a modern global network to move money internationally. Prior to launching Wise, Kristo worked as a management consultant at Deloitte and PwC, advising European banks and insurers on system modernisation. Driven to eliminate bank inefficiencies alongside co-founder Taavet Hinrikus, he revolutionised cross-border transfers. Recognised as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2015, Kristo champions transparent, low-cost financial services worldwide. fintechmagazine. com 73