Curlec by Razorpay has appointed industry veteran Kevin Lee as its new Country Head for Malaysia, aiming to accelerate product innovation, digital payment solutions, and regional expansion. With over 18 years of leadership in fintech, Kevin’s appointment marks a major step in Curlec’s mission to redefine the future of digital payments.
MALAYSIA, 28 April 2025 – Curlec by Razorpay, one of Malaysia’s leading payment gateway providers, has announced the appointment of Kevin Lee as its new Country Head, signaling a strategic move to bolster its growth, innovation, and regional expansion initiatives.
Bringing over 18 years of experience in the payments and fintech industry, Kevin is widely recognized for his leadership in advancing digital payment ecosystems across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa. His extensive track record in product innovation, strategic partnerships, and digital infrastructure development positions him to steer Curlec into its next chapter of tech-driven excellence.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin Lee as the Country Head of Curlec by Razorpay, Malaysia,” said Shashank Kumar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Razorpay India. “Kevin’s deep-rooted industry expertise and leadership in pioneering large-scale digital payment initiatives will be crucial in delivering next-generation payment solutions that reshape Malaysia’s digital economy.”
Kevin’s career includes an impactful tenure at GHL Systems Berhad (now NTT Data Payment Services), where he began as International Sales Manager in 2009 and rose to become CEO of GHL Malaysia in 2019. His leadership accelerated GHL’s growth, expanded its regional footprint, and drove digital innovation across multiple emerging markets.
Holding a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Software and Computer Engineering from Coventry University, UK, Kevin combines technical expertise with business insight—an ideal blend for guiding Curlec’s expansion in Malaysia’s rapidly evolving fintech environment.
“I am thrilled to join Curlec at a pivotal moment when technology is reshaping the future of finance and payments in Malaysia,” said Kevin Lee, Country Head, Curlec by Razorpay. “Curlec and Razorpay’s dedication to innovation and empowering businesses aligns perfectly with my passion for driving impactful change. I look forward to working with the team to deliver seamless, secure, and accessible digital payment solutions for businesses of all sizes.”
In his new role, Kevin will oversee Curlec’s efforts to enhance its payment platform capabilities, expanding support for over 5,000 Malaysian businesses. He will focus on strengthening payment security, growing the merchant network, and introducing innovative features that deliver faster, smoother transactions. With the platform already capable of processing up to 1,000 transactions per second, Curlec is poised to remain at the forefront of Malaysia’s dynamic digital economy.
This leadership appointment reflects Curlec’s continued commitment to building inclusive, future-ready financial ecosystems and accelerating digital payment adoption across Southeast Asia.
