PropertyGuru Group, the Singapore-based property technology company announced Thursday the appointment of Vic Sithasanan as Managing Director for Malaysia, effective immediately.

The firm said in a statement that in his new role, Sithasanan will lead the growth of the group’s Malaysia marketplace business, encompassing PropertyGuru and iProperty, and drive strategies that strengthen customer and consumer value and market leadership.

He will be part of the group’s Executive Leadership Team and will report to the Chief Executive Officer, Lewis Ng.

Sithasanan ’s appointment marks a key milestone in PropertyGuru’s leadership transformation to strengthen country-level ownership and agility.

This evolved role reflects the company’s shift from Country Managers to Managing Directors across key markets to drive greater impact at the country level.

With over two decades of leadership experience, Sithasanan brings a proven track record in marketplace growth, digital innovation, and customer experience.

He joins PropertyGuru from SEEK, where he most recently served as Managing Director for Singapore and previously as Managing Director for Malaysia.

During his tenure, he oversaw strong business growth and led major digital and commercial transformations across both markets.

Prior to SEEK, Sithasanan co-founded Hyperlab, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that automated customer conversations for major brands.

Following its acquisition in 2018, he served as Chief Growth Officer, leading its international expansion into the United States, Japan, and other key markets.

PropertyGuru also announces that Kenneth Soh, who serves as Country Manager for Malaysia, will be departing the group at the end of December 2025.

Under Kenneth’s leadership, PropertyGuru Malaysia achieved several major milestones, including the launch of the Verified Badge, a public-facing trust initiative to curb property scams, and the continued integration of PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia.

“Sithasanan’s strong track record in driving growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering customer-centric innovations makes him an excellent leader for our Malaysia business into its next phase,” said Lewis Ng, Chief Executive Officer, PropertyGuru Group.

Vic Sithasanan, Managing Director, Malaysia, PropertyGuru, said Malaysia’s property landscape is evolving rapidly and he will continue to innovate, enhance transparency, and build greater trust across the ecosystem, empowering Malaysians to make confident property decisions while helping the firm’s partners grow in a more digital and connected market.

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