Derek Payne

Derek Payne is active in Calgary’s startup community, serving as an advisor, mentor, and board member. He sits on the board for ZS2 Technologies and Jostle and he is a mentor for the ScaleUp program at the Haskayne School of Business and the Prime Stream of CDL-Rockies. Derek has 30 years of professional experience in corporate finance including senior roles such as Chief Financial Officer of DIRTT Environmental Solutions and Treasurer & Vice-President Finance at WestJet Airlines. Derek received a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan and began his career at KPMG Calgary, where he obtained his CPA (CA) designation.