Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Payment gateway Curlec by Razorpay has appointed Kevin Lee as its country head for Malaysia. With over 18 years of proven leadership in the payments and fintech space, Kevin brings deep industry expertise and a sharp strategic vision that will be instrumental in steering Curlec’s next phase of growth, innovation, and regional expansion.
Moreover, Kevin will lead Curlec’s vision and efforts to enhance digital payment solutions for businesses of all sizes in Malaysia. He will play a key role in further enhancing the Curlec Payment platform’s capabilities and delivering secure, seamless payment experiences for over 5,000 businesses in Malaysia, while fostering financial inclusion in the region.
A respected veteran in the fintech space, Kevin has been a driving force in the evolution of digital payments across emerging markets. Since joining GHL Systems Berhad (now NTT Data Payment Services) in 2009, he has held several leadership roles.
He began his tenure as international sales manager, spearheading expansion efforts in the Middle East and African markets, he ascended to the role of chief executive officer of GHL Malaysia in 2019, leading the company through significant growth and scalable digital innovation.
Over the past decade, Kevin has led the implementation of large-scale e-payment infrastructures across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening his reputation as a strategic innovator in the payments ecosystem. His leadership spans across international business development, product strategy, sales and marketing and building strategic alliances with global payment networks, fintech firms, and leading merchants.
Speaking on his appointment, Kevin said, “I’m thrilled to join Curlec at a time when technology is redefining the future of payments and finance in Malaysia, and I look forward to driving cutting-edge innovation in the digital payments space. Curlec & Razorpay’s commitment to innovation and empowering businesses resonates deeply with me.”
He added, “I look forward to working with the fantastic team at Curlec, building on this strong foundation, driving meaningful growth, and making digital payments more seamless and accessible for businesses of all sizes across the country.”
Meanwhile, Shashank Kumar, co-founder & managing director at Razorpay India, commented, “We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin Lee as the Country Head of Curlec by Razorpay, Malaysia. Kevin’s deep-rooted industry experience, combined with his proven ability to lead large-scale digital payment innovations, positions him perfectly to drive Curlec’s next phase of tech-driven product innovation. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing our vision to build cutting-edge, future-ready payment solutions that will redefine how Malaysian businesses and consumers experience digital payments.”
