Turaco CEO Ted Pantone: “We want to be the leading insurance company in terms of customers”
The insurtech, operating in East Africa and Nigeria, entered its fourth market, Ghana, by acquiring a local microfinance player. Its CEO takes stock of its integration and development strategy.
28/10/2023 at 14h23, by Africa Business+
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