Overview
J. Paul Haynes serves as Chief Executive Officer of Cinchy, a Toronto-based data access and governance software developer, as of April 2026[3]. Haynes previously held the position of President and Chief Operating Officer at eSentire from February 2018 to April 2026[5], and served as Chief Executive Officer of that cybersecurity firm from October 2010 to February 2018[6]. During Haynes's tenure at eSentire, the company served over 2,000 global customers with a staff of 600[2]. Haynes holds a Master of Science degree in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering from the University of Guelph[11] and completed a Certificate in Technology and Communications from The Wharton School[12]. Haynes serves as Board Member at NopSec[1][7], Board Member at TECHNATION[8], and Advisory Board Member at the University of Guelph Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies[9].
Profile introduction
J. Paul Haynes serves as CEO of Cinchy a Toronto based data access and governance software developer fully embracing AI. Details to follow. Prior to Cinchy he spent 15 1/2 years at eSentire leading a large successful cybersecurity firm serving upwards of 2000 global customers with 600 staff. eSentire was credited with pioneering a new way of defending customers called managed detection and response which blended advanced cyber skills with a complex stack of cybersecurity technologies. The entire solution delivers as a SaaS like subscription. eSentire manages threats. Prior to eSentire, he…
Career history
- Chief Executive OfficerApr 2026 to presentCinchy
- AdvisorApr 2026 to presenteSentire
- President & COOFeb 2018 to Apr 2026eSentire
- CEOOct 2010 to Feb 2018eSentire
- Board MemberSep 2021 to presentNopSec
- Board MemberJun 2021 to presentTECHNATION
- Advisory Board MemberApr 2021 to presentUniversity of Guelph Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- OwnerSep 1992 to presentOpen Systems Software Inc.
Education
M.Sc. (Eng.), Chemical/Bioprocess Engineering1988 - 1988University of Guelph
Certificate, Technology & Communications2018 - 2018The Wharton School
Quantum Shift Program, Entrepreneurship at Ivey Business School2016 - 2016Western University
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