Curlec by Razorpay’ appoints payments leader, Kevin Lee as Malaysia country head

• Previously the CEO of GHL Malaysia
• Played a pivotal role in the evolution of digital payments across emerging markets

Curlec by Razorpay, one of Malaysia’s leading payment gateways, has announced the appointment of Kevin Lee (pic) as country head. With over 18 years of leadership experience in the payments and fintech space, Lee brings deep industry expertise and sharp strategic vision, which will be instrumental in steering Curlec’s next phase of growth, innovation, and regional expansion.

“We welcome Lee as the country head of Curlec by Razorpay, Malaysia,” said Shashank Kumar, co-founder and managing director of Razorpay India. “Lee’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 development. His leadership will be key to advancing our vision of building cutting-edge, future-ready payment solutions that will redefine how Malaysian businesses and consumers experience digital payments.”

A respected veteran in the fintech space, Lee has played a pivotal role 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. Beginning as International Sales manager, spearheading expansion into the Middle East and Africa, he rose to become CEO of GHL Malaysia in 2019, leading the company through significant growth and scalable digital innovation.

Over the past decade, Lee 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 expertise spans international business development, product strategy, sales and marketing, and building strategic alliances with global payment networks, fintech firms, and leading merchants.

A graduate of Coventry University, UK, with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software and Computer Engineering, Lee combines technical expertise with business acumen, positioning him well to steer Curlec towards new milestones in Malaysia’s evolving fintech landscape.

Lee said, “I’m thrilled to join Curlec at a time when technology is redefining the future of payments and finance in Malaysia. Curlec and Razorpay’s commitment to innovation and empowering businesses resonates deeply with me. 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.”

As country head, Lee will lead Curlec’s vision to enhance digital payment solutions for businesses of all sizes in Malaysia. He will play a key role in strengthening the Curlec Payment platform’s capabilities and delivering secure, seamless payment experiences for over 5,000 businesses, while fostering financial inclusion in the region.

With the capacity to process up to 1,000 transactions per second, Curlec remains focused on innovation, security, and customer-centric growth in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic digital economies. As part of its growth strategy, Curlec by Razorpay will continue to expand its merchant network, enhance payment security, and introduce new features to improve customer experience.