Dutch payment service provider Mollie has named ex-Klarna tech specialist, Koen Köppen its new CEO.
The company said in a statement that Koen will use his new role to drive its mission to simplify complex financial services and level the playing field for small- and medium-sized ecommerce companies.
With his appointment conditional on approval by the Dutch Central Bank and on the advice of its Works Council, Köppen is set to take over from current CEO, Shane Happach, who is leaving the company to take up a leadership role in Asia.
Köppen had joined as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the company in May 2022 and was instrumental in helping to launch Mollie Capital, an improved way for customers to access funding, last September.
The launch was also part of the firm’s move into the financial services industry and a way to improve access to cash for SMEs.
“We’re delighted to be welcoming Koen into a new and elevated role,” said Eli Leenaars, Chair of Mollie in a statement.
“We’ve been very impressed by Koen’s achievements and drive over the last eight months. His promotion is richly deserved and we are confident in his ability to lead Mollie’s further growth and evolution.”
