Breon Corcoran is the CEO of WorldRemit. Corcoran is based in the United Kingdom. Corcoran was born in 1971 in Mullingar and educated at INSEAD.
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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In the News
10 stories- Techpoint Africa·
Zepz, formerly WorldRemit, raises $267 million to expand in Africa
- businesscloud.co.uk·
IG Group turns to former WorldRemit CEO as it slashes jobs
- Sky News·
WorldRemit chief Corcoran steps down as IPO prospects stall
- Sifted·
WorldRemit sees executive exodus as growth "at all costs" takes its toll
- Business Insider Africa·
WorldRemit acquires Africa-focused remittance company, Sendwave, in a rumoured $500m deal
- BitKE·
WorldRemit to Acquire SendWave to Enable Instant, Low-Cost, and Digital Remittance Payments to West and Central Africa
- Crowdfund Insider·
WorldRemit Appoints Sophie Krishnan As New Chief Operating Officer
- tech.africa·
WorldRemit raises $175m in Series D round
- The Irish Times·
Breon Corcoran looks set to join UK fintech group WorldRemit
- Sky News·
WorldRemit brings in former Paddy Power boss as CEO
Breon Corcoran: FAQ
- What company does Breon Corcoran lead?
- Breon Corcoran is CEO of WorldRemit.
- Where was Breon Corcoran educated?
- Breon Corcoran studied at INSEAD.