MICHELE GROSSO

Driven by the desire to restore insurance to its original purpose of providing mutual aid for those who
need it most, but can afford it least, Michele founded Democrance in 2015.
Prior to that, Michele worked in strategy and distribution at global insurance powerhouses AXA and
MetLife in France, Egypt and the UAE. He is a frequent speaker at microinsurance, entrepreneurship
and social innovation events, as well as a frequent contributor to publications in the Middle East and
wider region.
On top of his position as CEO of Democrance, Michele sits on the Board of Directors of the
Microinsurance Network, a non-profit member association of microinsurance experts, including donor
organizations, multilateral agencies, insurance and social protection providers, policymakers and
academics.
Italian by birth, Michele holds a Master in Management / Grande Ecole from ESCP Europe in Paris and
MSc in Economics from Turin University. He is also a graduate of Carlos III University in Madrid and City University in London.