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Jean-Claude Homawoo is a Togolese-American entrepreneur, technologist, and business leader dedicated to revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management in Africa.
As the Co-founder and CEO of Lori Systems, Homawoo is spearheading efforts to digitize the trucking industry, optimize freight management, and enhance trade efficiency across the continent.
Homawoo, who has a background in engineering, product strategy, and digital innovation, has brought a deep understanding of how technology can drive economic transformation in Africa.
Founded in 2017, Lori Systems emerged as a solution to Africa’s chronic supply chain inefficiencies.
The startup operates as a technology-driven logistics platform that connects cargo owners with transporters, streamlining freight movement across borders and reducing the high costs of logistics that hinder trade and business growth in Africa.
Under Homawoo’s leadership, Lori Systems has evolved into one of Africa’s leading e-logistics firms, managing a vast network of over 20,000 trucks across 12 African countries and facilitating the movement of goods worth more than $10 billion.
Lori Systems has been recognized globally, attracting investments from top-tier investors, including Google’s $50 million Africa Investment Fund.
Through Lori Systems, Homawoo is bridging the infrastructure gap that has long hindered trade efficiency in Africa, offering a digital-first approach to solving logistical bottlenecks.
Homawoo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Drexel University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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