Optty™, the Australian-founded global payments technology company, has appointed renowned industry leader Richard Miller as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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Alan Miltz, Chairman of Optty, commented:

“As CEO, Richard Miller will lead Optty’s next phase of global expansion—scaling and streamlining our pioneering platform that connects more than 145 payment methods, including digital wallets, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and credit/debit cards, through a single integration.”

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The appointment underscores Optty’s commitment to growth through strategic partnerships, financial inclusion, and continuous product innovation. With its headquarters in Singapore, Optty is poised to expand its impact across global markets under Miller’s leadership.

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A Vision for the Future

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Miller brings more than two decades of global leadership experience across fintech, payments, and strategic consulting. His previous roles include senior leadership at ConnectID/Australian Payments Plus, Deloitte, National Australia Bank, and The Boston Consulting Group.

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Reflecting on his new role, Miller said:

“I’m thrilled to join Optty at this pivotal time. Optty has built an extraordinary proposition that simplifies and accelerates eCommerce and in-person payments for the world’s merchants, processors, and acquirers. In a world where payment options are multiplying, Optty offers a uniquely powerful solution to manage this complexity and deliver broad consumer choice with ease.”

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“It will be my privilege to lead Optty’s dedicated team as we work with our partners globally to unlock the next wave of value and impact.”

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Miller is widely respected in both Australian and international payments ecosystems for his strategic insight, collaborative leadership style, and deep industry expertise.

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A Strategic Step Forward

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Chairman Alan Miltz added:

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“Richard brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and proven execution. His leadership and deep fintech expertise will be instrumental as we scale globally. The Board and I are delighted to welcome him as CEO.”

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“This marks a significant step in Optty’s mission to expand its reach and relevance in the rapidly evolving payments industry.”

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The company also extended its gratitude to Steven Ritchie, who served as interim CEO. Ritchie will continue to play a vital role in the company’s leadership as Chief Operating Officer.

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About Optty

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Optty is a global payments infrastructure platform designed for PSPs, gateways, acquirers, and merchants. It offers a single integration to more than 145 payment partners across 140 countries and 120 currencies—and counting.

Optty enables its partners to scale payment innovation effortlessly, offering access to nine major payment types including:

• Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
• Digital wallets
• Credit/debit cards
• Gift/virtual cards
• Crypto
• Pay with points
• Open banking
• Peer-to-peer (P2P)
• Payouts

The platform also supports additional services such as ESG integration, Fraud Prevention, and Tokenization. Optty’s simplified API integration means no further development is required to enable new payment methods—saving thousands of development hours.

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Optty is a Certified B Corporation, founded in Australia and the UK, and headquartered in Singapore, with a global service footprint.

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Optty powers limitless ways to pay—with unrivalled simplicity.
Visit www.optty.com to learn more.

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Media Inquiries:
📧 Media@optty.com

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Source: Optty Pte Ltd

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