Kevin Lee — CEO

At 42, a Young, Passionate, Dynamic & High Caliber Executive with over 21 years of working experience; witu 16 years in the payments business. Kevin Lee has been one of the driving force at GHL Systems Berhad since 2009, when he initially joined the company as International Sales Manager, focusing on expanding the business across the Middle East and African markets. His keen strategic insights and leadership earned him the role of Chief Executive Officer for GHL Malaysia in 2019. With over 16 years of comprehensive experience in the payment solutions and financial technology sectors, Kevin has successfully spearheaded large-scale e-payment initiatives, delivering seamless implementations across diverse markets. Over the past years, he has traveled extensively throughout ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa, deepening his understanding of regional dynamics and contributing to GHL’s growth in these key areas. Kevin’s expertise spans a broad range of business functions, from sales and marketing to international business development, product innovation, and strategic partnerships. His ability to forge impactful relationships with global payment schemes, fintech companies, and leading merchants has been integral to the company’s expansion and success in highly competitive markets. A graduate of Coventry University in the United Kingdom, Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software and Computer Engineering. His strong technical foundation, combined with his global business acumen, allows him to navigate the complex intersections of technology and business, positioning GHL Systems as a leader in the e-payment industry. Kevin is also effectively proficient in English, Mandarin and Malay Language with diversified culture and background. Kevin also serves as a Director for a non-profit organization in Malaysia.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech executive with extensive experience in payment solutions and business development.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience: 20 yrs 2 mos

Skills

Product Management
Strategic Partnerships
Payment Systems
Mobile Payments
Business Development

Career Highlights

Over 21 years of experience in payments industry.
Led large-scale e-payment initiatives across diverse markets.
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Malay.

Work Experience

Curlec by Razorpay

Country Head CEO - Malaysia (10 mos)

NTT DATA Payment Services

Chief Executive Officer - Malaysia/Indonesia (6 yrs 3 mos)

Head, Corporate Sales (Products, Acquiring/Acceptance, Alipay, QR Digital Wallets) (1 yr 2 mos)

VP, Sales; Mobile Payments (Alipay, QR, Digital Wallets) (8 mos)

VP, Mobile Payments & Special Projects (1 yr 2 mos)

VP, Sales & Group Product (1 yr 1 mo)

VP, International Sales (3 yrs 10 mos)

International Sales Manager - Middle East & Africa (MEA) Territory (1 yr 7 mos)

Inchone - A Subsidiary of Inchone Pte Ltd in Singapore

Business Development Manager (Domestic Market) (1 yr 2 mos)

IITC - A Company of INTI Holdings (Now Known As Laureate International)

Business Development Manager (Domestic & Middle East Region) (2 yrs 6 mos)

Education

Bachelor at Coventry University

Bachelor (Hons) in Software Engineering at INTI

Kevin Lee

CEO

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia20 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 21 years of experience in payments industry.
Led large-scale e-payment initiatives across diverse markets.
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Malay.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech executive with extensive experience in payment solutions and business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementStrategic PartnershipsPayment SystemsMobile PaymentsBusiness Development

Other Skills

Account ManagementAcquiringBusiness NetworkingCardsCorporate relationshipsCredit CardsDigital MarketingEMVElectronic PaymentsInternational BusinessInternational SalesLeadershipManagementMarketingMerchant Acquisition

About

Experience

Curlec by razorpay

Country Head CEO - Malaysia

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On-site

Ntt data payment services

7 roles

Chief Executive Officer - Malaysia/Indonesia

Promoted

Jan 2019 – Apr 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Head, Corporate Sales (Products, Acquiring/Acceptance, Alipay, QR Digital Wallets)

Jan 2018 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

VP, Sales; Mobile Payments (Alipay, QR, Digital Wallets)

Apr 2017 – Dec 2017 · 8 mos

1. Corporate relationships with key Financial Institutions in the cards and acquiring business
2. Product Owner & Lead for Third Party Acquiring products such as Alipay & other eWallet payment. Responsible for product implementation, execution, roll out and merchant acquisition.
3. To support acquiring banks with the Payment Card Reform Framework (PCRF) towards 2020 goal.
4. Regulatory liaison with Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) and local authorities.

Corporate relationshipsProduct OwnerProduct implementationRegulatory liaisonProduct ManagementStrategic Partnerships

VP, Mobile Payments & Special Projects

Jan 2016 – Mar 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

To spearhead and strategy execution for Omni-channel Mobile Payments for GHL Group of Companies. Mobile payment methods including Credit Card , Debit Card & other non-scheme card global digital wallets.
Key Milestones and Achievements:
Soft-Launch mPOS credit card acquiring in Malaysia - January 2016
Official Product Launch in March 2016
Acquired and Deployed thousands of mPOS point-of-sales in Malaysia
Overall responsibility & execution of mPOS's Digital Marketing utilizing Social Media (Facebook & Instagram) as a marketing platform.
Oversee and work with IT, Operation & stakeholders on any merchant acquiring related system enhancements/new service developments and lead in business requirements definition.

Omni-channel Mobile PaymentsDigital MarketingMerchant acquiringMobile PaymentsBusiness Development

VP, Sales & Group Product

Nov 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

GHL Systems (www.ghl.com), a company listed on the Main Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, is the Asia/Pacific region's leading END-to-END PAYMENT services enabler that deploys world-class payment infrastructure, services and technology.
Counter: GHLSYS
Exchange: Bursa Malaysia
Sector: Technology
Market Capitalization: MYR 800 Million
Industry & Product Knowledge:
Merchant Acquiring & Cards Business
Payment Processing & Transaction Transport Systems
Electronic Payment Acceptance (Traditional and Mobile)
Channel & Partners Management & Enablement (Asean, Middle East, European)

VP, International Sales

Jan 2011 – Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Reporting to Chief Executive Officer.
Continuously developing existing technology and channel partners for GHL's products and technologies.
Looking for strategic alliances/partners for new regions - Europe, USA & ASIA.
GHL Systems (www.ghl.com), a company listed on the Main Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, is the Asia/Pacific region's leading END-to-END PAYMENT services enabler that deploys world-class payment infrastructure, services and technology.
Counter: GHLSYS
Exchange: Bursa Malaysia
Sector: Technology
Market Capitalization: MYR 500 Million
GHL Systems' complete portfolio of payment solutions include transaction routers and concentrators, terminal line encryption technologies, loyalty and online payment solutions, smartcard technologies, secure EDC and EMV networks and terminals to consulting services.
Products:
NetAccess Secure Transaction Payment Processing Solution
e-Pay Electronic Prepaid Top up & Soft-Pin Solution
Contactless Prepaid Processing Platform
AirPOS mPOS
Electronic Receipt Capturing for Retailers
With offices in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, Sydney and Wuhan, and having had successful forays and establishing multiple partnerships across the Asia-Pacific, European, the Middle Eastern & African regions.

International Sales Manager - Middle East & Africa (MEA) Territory

Jun 2009 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

Reporting to Group Managing Director.
Tasked to develop the Middle East & African region for GHL's payment products.
GHL Systems, a company listed on the Main Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, is the Asia/Pacific region's leading END-to-END PAYMENT services enabler that deploys world-class payment infrastructure, services and technology.
GHL Systems' complete portfolio of payment solutions include transaction routers and concentrators, terminal line encryption technologies, loyalty and online payment solutions, smartcard technologies, secure EDC and EMV networks and terminals to consulting services.
With offices in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Wuhan, and having had successful forays and establishing multiple partnerships across the Asia-Pacific, European, the Middle Eastern & African regions — GHL Systems is well-positioned to meet the demands of a global economy.

Inchone - a subsidiary of inchone pte ltd in singapore

Business Development Manager (Domestic Market)

Apr 2008 – Jun 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos

Reporting to CEO based in Singapore.
An e-Learning company providing Learning Solution including Training & Learning Management System, Competency Assurance System and related learning systems to corpororate, government and education sector.

Iitc - a company of inti holdings (now known as laureate international)

Business Development Manager (Domestic & Middle East Region)

Aug 2005 – Feb 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Reporting to VP of Sales & Marketing.
Providing Total Campus Management Solution for the education industry, private and government sector.
Responsibilities:
Business Development, Building and Managing Pipilines, Partner Engagement for domestic and overseas market.
I joined as the Senior Account Manager for domestic market (Government sector) and later promoted to Business Development Manager to do business development for the Middle East market.
I left as the Business Development Manger for Middle East region.