Koen Köppen
Current Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company: Mollie
Location: Amsterdam
LinkedIn Profile: [Koen Köppen on LinkedIn](https://nl.linkedin.com/in/koenkoppen)
Professional Background
Previous Positions:
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Klarna:
- Tenure: Over a decade in various leadership roles culminating in the position of CTO, held for almost five years.
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Mollie:
- Appointed in May 2022, served until being promoted to CEO.
Recent Appointment
Koen Köppen was promoted to CEO of Mollie from his previous role as CTO in January 2023. His appointment follows the departure of the former CEO, Shane Happach, who left the firm to pursue a new opportunity in Asia. Köppen’s promotion is contingent on approval from the Dutch Central Bank.
Role and Responsibilities
In his new role, Köppen is tasked with leading Mollie's mission to simplify complex financial services and level the playing field for small- and medium-sized e-commerce companies competing against larger enterprises. His key responsibilities include:
- Driving Product Innovation: Focused on accelerating product development and delivery.
- Leadership in Technology: Leveraging his extensive experience from Klarna to enhance Mollie’s technology and product delivery processes.
Company Overview - Mollie
- Founded: 2004
- Type: Payment Service Provider
- Client Base: Serves over 130,000 businesses across Europe.
- Team: Over 750 employees with offices located in Amsterdam, Lisbon, London, Munich, and Paris.
- Recent Funding: Raised $800 million in a Series C funding round in 2021.
Notable Initiatives
- Mollie Capital: As CTO, Koen Köppen was instrumental in launching Mollie Capital, a product aimed at improving financial services for SMEs.
- Product Launches and Partnerships: Recently announced a partnership with Riverty to offer a 30-day invoicing solution in The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Germany.
Additional Roles
Köppen also serves as a Senior Adviser to Permira’s global technology team, bringing his insights and expertise to the private equity firm’s technology investments.
Contact Information
- LinkedIn: [Koen Köppen on LinkedIn](https://nl.linkedin.com/in/koenkoppen)
- Company Website: [Mollie](https://www.mollie.com)
Key Takeaways
Koen Köppen's extensive technology background and leadership experience at prominent fintech firms position him as a dynamic leader for Mollie. His focus on product innovation and strategic partnerships is poised to drive Mollie's growth in the competitive European fintech space. His dual role as an adviser to Permira further underscores his influence and expertise in the technology sector.
