TNS Appoints Michael Johnson as Global Managing Director, Payments Market Business

TNS Appoints Michael Johnson as Global Managing Director, Payments Market Business

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 17, 2026-

Michael Johnson returns to Transaction Network Services as global lead for payments division

New Zealander Michael Johnson has rejoined US-based payment and network solutions vendor Transaction Network Services (TNS), coming into the role of global managing director for its payments market business. Described as a payments industry veteran, Johnson was most recently CEO of PAX Technology Australia based in Sydney. He first joined TNS in 2017 as vice president of Asia Pacific (APAC) operations, where he was responsible for all network op…

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Transaction Network Services (TNS), a global provider of managed network and payment solutions, has appointed Michael Johnson as Global Managing Director for its Payments Market business. In his new role, Johnson will oversee TNS’s global Payments Market operations, shaping strategy and driving growth across its product portfolio and international markets. He will work closely with regional management teams and the company’s corporate leadership…

TNS appoints Michael Johnson to lead global payments

The move comes as payments firms face rising demand for secure infrastructure and simpler transaction networks across multiple markets.