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June 14, 2021

WorldRemit sees executive exodus as growth "at all costs" takes its toll

The London fintech has seen an unusually high turnover of executives over the past year, as it ramps up for a potential exit


Isabel Woodford

4 min read

Sophie Krishnan, who was COO at WorldRemit

WorldRemit, one of London's flagship fintechs, has lost a wave of executives in the past year.

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