Kanan Keeney

Kanan Keeney is a FinTech leader with a decade of end-to-end experience across the payments ecosystem — spanning system testing, consultancy, certifications and product strategy. As Senior Product Manager at NMI, Kanan leads the global roadmap for card-present payment acceptance, shaping innovative solutions that power secure, seamless transactions across physical touchpoints.

His work has been instrumental in advancing Tap to Pay (SoftPOS) technology, next-gen terminal architecture and open-loop transportation systems deployed in major U.S. and U.K. cities. With deep expertise in EMV, contactless and alternative payments, Kanan excels at navigating the complex intersection of hardware, software, regulation and user experience.

Whether he’s forging strategic partnerships, aligning cross-functional teams, or pushing the boundaries of what payment tech can do, Kanan brings a sharp analytical mind and a passion for scalable, impactful solutions.