Visa announces Previn Pillay as new country manager for Malaysia

  • Over 18 decades of leadership expertise across APAC &amp, CEMEA
  • Just led Visa’s Merchant Income & Acquiring for Asia Pacific.

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has appointed Previn Pillay&nbsp, ( pic ) as its new country manager for Malaysia. Previn, a trained head with 18 years of experience, has held leadership positions in both Asia Pacific and CEMEA.

Most late, he led Merchant Income &amp, Acquiring for Asia Pacific, overseeing regional and local groups managing Visa’s proper trader and acquiring alliances.

Recently, as head of Digital Solutions for the area, he worked with financial institutions, fintechs, and merchants to build online capabilities, including tokenisation, smart payments, and industrial mobility solutions. In addition to working at Visa’s Asia Pacific office, he has spent more than ten years in client administration tasks in Australia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Malaysia is a significant business for Visa, according to Previn, and I’m eager to work there as we continue to innovate and satisfy the needs of our partners and clients. I look forward to utilizing my experience to work with important clients, vendor partners, and government stakeholders to promote the growth of electronic payments, introduce new solutions, and make a positive impact on Malay consumers and businesses.

Serene Gay, Visa’s group country director for local Southeast Asia and SVP, world clients &amp, acquirers, said:” We are delighted to welcome Previn as Malaysia’s region director, reinforcing our commitment to expanding the world’s digital payments ecology. With his deep knowledge and local knowledge, Previn is well-placed to guide our Malaysia group. He and his team may continue to collaborate with key partners to provide cutting-edge safety and technology options, making sure Visa remains the most advantageous payment method.