Interview with Koen Köppen – CEO of Mollie
Mollie is a leading European payment service provider founded in 2004 in Amsterdam. Under CEO Koen Köppen—appointed in Feb 2023—the company serves 250,000+ merchants, processes payments across Europe, and achieved €115 M gross profit on €214 M revenue in 2024. Mollie operates in multiple countries and holds an EMI licence to expand further.
About Koen Köppen & Mollie
Koen Köppen joined Mollie as CTO in May 2022 after five years as CTO at Klarna. In Feb 2023 he became CEO, continuing its mission to simplify payments and accelerate SME growth.
Interview Q&A
- 1. What was your vision joining Mollie? My goal was to scale tech innovation and empower SMEs with enterprise-grade payments.
- 2. How is Mollie different from other PSPs? We focus on ease, flexibility, and value for smaller merchants, not just rates and volume. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- 3. What’s your growth outlook? In 2024, revenue grew 28% to €214M, gross profit rose 30% to €115M—now aiming full-EU presence by 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- 4. Which new markets are you entering? In 2024, we launched in Italy, Sweden, Poland, Portugal—UK, Germany, France next.
- 5. Key recent product launches? Tap-to-Pay, Mollie Invoicing, Connect for platforms, Mollie Terminal. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- 6. How important is technology? Central—our cloud-native and AI-driven tools (MollieGPT) allow efficiency and lower costs. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- 7. EMI licence status? We recently secured EMI licence, boosting product flexibility and compliance. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- 8. How do you support SMEs? Through transparent pricing, no-lock contracts, integrations and faster onboarding. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- 9. What’s your leadership style? Customer-centric, data-led, and developer-friendly culture from CTO roots.
- 10. What lies ahead for Mollie? Full-European rollout by 2026, deeper platform integrations, and ecosystem expansion.
Services & Competitor Positioning
| Service | Mollie | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Online Payments | Multi-method PSP for SMEs | Adyen, Stripe, Worldpay |
| In‑Person Payments | Mollie Terminal (2023) | SumUp, Square |
| Tap‑to‑Pay | Launched 2024 | Stripe Terminal |
| Invoicing & Connect | Platform integrations | Stripe, Adyen |
| EMI Services | EMI licence secured | Unknown PSPs |
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FAQ
Is Mollie profitable?
Yes. Mollie reported €115 M gross profit in 2024 on €214 M revenue, with positive EBITDA.
When did Koen Köppen become CEO?
He was appointed CEO in February 2023 after joining as CTO in May 2022.
Which new markets did Mollie enter in 2024?
Italy, Sweden, Poland, and Portugal in 2024, with broader expansion planned through 2026.
