Mark Samlal

Mark Samlal has over 25 years' experience in growth leadership roles in Asia Pacific. Most recently Mark co-founded PayAsia in 2006 where he was Non-Executive Chair, until being appointed as Executive Chair and Managing Director of PayAsia in 2015. In 2017, Mark was appointed to the Board and as Managing Director of PayGroup which listed on the ASX in May 2018 and PayAsia became a 100% subsidiary. During this time, Mark strategically executed over five acquisitions before being acquired by Deel Inc by way of scheme of arrangement in November 2022 and delisted. Mark remains the Founder of PayGroup and the General Manager of Deel Inc Asia. Mark was also a Director and General Manager of PayConnect Solutions that was acquired by ADP. His previous senior roles include CEO at Vicplas International Ltd, a Singapore Stock Exchange listed company, as well as Executive Director of Omni Industries in Singapore. Throughout all experience mentioned, Mark was an invested shareholder.