Tessa Wijaya, Co-Founder and Group COO of Xendit, and recently appointed CEO of Xendit Thailand, drives the company’s overall business operations. As the first woman in Indonesia to contribute to a B2B fintech reaching unicorn status, she’s focused on positively impacting the region’s financial ecosystem. Her expertise, honed through seven years in private equity, fuels Xendit’s mission to bridge gaps within Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure, facilitating seamless transactions across diverse markets. Her leadership focuses on clear strategies and practical innovation, driving Xendit’s expansion and setting new benchmarks in regional fintech. As one of the few women in the evolving payments sector, she’s instrumental in building innovative solutions. Her achievements are recognized by Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen and the ASEAN Entrepreneur Award.