Meet Our Team

He has held senior management roles in publicly listed and multinational companies, developing secure digital ecosystems, optimizing financial processes, and advancing AI-driven commerce strategies. As Chief Operating Officer at a leading Malaysian e-commerce company, he implemented AI-powered operational strategies and expanded digital commerce, enhancing customer experience, streamlining operations, and boosting revenue through data-driven marketing. At Citibank Malaysia’s headquarters, he led regional and global IT initiatives, overseeing payment gateways, compliance frameworks, and business process transformations. His strategic oversight extended to subsidiaries in technology, live-streaming, e-commerce, F&B, and health-tech, driving international expansion into markets including Australia, the U.S., China, Singapore, South Korea, India, and Kazakhstan.
Beyond IT, he is a Certified ISO Internal Auditor and has successfully implemented ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards, ensuring high operational efficiency and cybersecurity resilience.
He holds a Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in IT Business with a Minor in Management from Middlesex University, London. His strategic vision and technological expertise continue to drive innovation in the digital business landscape.

With over two decades of entrepreneurial and corporate leadership experience, Dato’ Lawrence has guided the Company through key phases of transformation, including regional expansion, corporate development, strategic partnerships, and capital market initiatives. His forward-looking approach and ability to identify emerging opportunities have positioned iSYNERGY as an innovative technology company serving clients across multiple markets.
As Founder and Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, Dato’ Lawrence focuses on the Group’s long-term vision, corporate governance, strategic partnerships, and international growth initiatives. He works closely with the Board and management to ensure the Company continues to deliver sustainable value to its shareholders while exploring new opportunities in technology-driven industries.
Dato’ Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and an Australian Permanent Resident. His academic background, combined with extensive entrepreneurial experience, enables him to bring a balanced and strategic perspective to innovation, corporate growth, and long-term value creation.

Between the year 2006 to the year 2013, Derrick held the position of a Managing Partner in a mid-tier Accounting practice in Sydney. He currently holds a non-executive director position at Timah Resources Limited (ASX code: TML), Actcelerate Investment Group Ltd (NSX code: AIG), and several private companies in Australia. Derrick is a Registered Tax Agent with the Australian Tax Agents Board and also holds a New South Wales Real Estate Licence.
Derrick De Souza has a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Singapore (1976) and has successfully completed the Executive Development Year program run jointly by the Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Administrators, and the University of New South Wales (1989).
He completed a Post Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning) endorsed by the financial planning and wealth management industry in Australia, and a 2-year postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment at the Securities Institute of Australia accredited by the Australian financial industry. Derrick is an associate member of CPA Australia.

As a practicing lawyer he has worked for Norton Rose Fulbright in Beijing and Melbourne, Deacons and Maddocks Lawyers in Melbourne.
