WTS aims to capture PwC’s former francophone African footprint

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WTS aims to capture PwC’s former francophone African footprint

Tom Baker
May 05 2025
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Kelly Mgbor, WTS Global's head of quality, process and risk management, legal and Africa

WTS Global is also vetting new potential member firms in Algeria, Cote D’Ivoire and Benin, Kelly Mgbor tells ITR in an exclusive interview

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