Breon Corcoran is the chief executive officer of WorldRemit. Corcoran is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at WorldRemit. Corcoran was born in 1971 in Mullingar and educated at INSEAD.
Breon Thomas Corcoran is an Irish businessman, the CEO of IG Group and a non-executive director of Tilney Investment Management Services and Bestinvest, both part of the Tilney Group. He was CEO of Paddy Power Betfair from February 2016 to January 2018 and CEO of WorldRemit from October 2018 to August 2022.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Breon Corcoran's departure from WorldRemit following stalled IPO prospects in 2022, after previously joining the company as CEO in 2018. Prior to stepping down, Corcoran oversaw significant expansion efforts including the acquisition of SendWave and multiple funding rounds. More recently, coverage has noted Corcoran's move to IG Group in a leadership capacity as the former remittance company, now operating as Zepz, has continued its growth trajectory in Africa.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1971 · Mullingar
- Citizenship
- Ireland
- Education
- INSEAD
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Breon Corcoran: FAQ
- Where did Breon Corcoran work previously?
- Earlier roles include WorldRemit (CEO, until 2022).
- Where was Breon Corcoran educated?
- Breon Corcoran studied at INSEAD.