Paul Birkness

Paul Birkness is an experienced executive with a strong background in strategic leadership and innovation within the payments industry. Currently serving as President of Lean Industries since March 2023, Birkness previously held the role of President and Chief Strategy Officer at tiptap from February 2021 to February 2023. Additional key positions include Chief Product Officer at Berkeley Payments, CEO of Pungle, and Vice President of Payment Solutions at Home Trust. Birkness has extensive experience in strategic marketing and business development, having held various leadership roles at Moneris Solutions and PSiGate, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the Association of Innovation Professionals. Birkness holds an MBA from York University and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University, along with a BMS in Marketing Strategy from Harvard Business School.