Razorpay's Rahul Kothari is now Chief Operating Officer for India, Malaysia ops

Prior to becoming the COO, Kothari served as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Razorpay.

India's leading digital payments platform, Razorpay, has promoted Rahul Kothari to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for India and Malaysia operations, the company announced on November 7.

This move aligns with Razorpay's global expansion efforts, particularly in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region, it noted in the press statement. The company is aimed at boosting its revenue streams and improving customer experiences across its diverse range of products through a more integrated strategy, Razorpay further added.

Expressing his pleasure on the occasion, Kothari said Razorpay has "consistently pursued its vision of empowering businesses in India and globally through continuous innovation in payment solutions".

"Razorpay has consistently been a trailblazer, introducing innovative products in the realm of everything payments and banking," he noted.

"And all our innovations have been aligned to this mission. As we continue to create a global footprint, I am excited and deeply honored by this opportunity," Kothari further said.

"I look forward to working with our business leaders to co-engineer long-term plans and strategies, further contributing to this rapidly evolving global fintech landscape," said the newly-appointed COO.

Prior to becoming the COO, Kothari served as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Razorpay. As the CBO, he was responsible for developing and implementing strategies for business growth, aligning them with the company's overall vision and goals.

During his three-and-a-half-year stint at PayU, Kothari enacted measures to boost the profitability of its payments business. He has also worked with Symantec, WNS, and Boston Consulting Group.