Morten Kjaersgaard
About Morten Kjaersgaard
Morten Kjaersgaard is the Chairman and Founder of Heimdal®, a cybersecurity company he established in 2014. He has held various leadership roles in the cybersecurity industry, including positions at BullGuard and Coinify ApS, and has been recognized multiple times as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year.
Current Role at Heimdal
Morten Kjaersgaard serves as the Chairman and Founder of Heimdal®, a position he has held since 2024. Under his leadership, Heimdal has developed solutions that protect 15,000 businesses globally from over 260 million cyberattacks. Kjaersgaard's vision for Heimdal emphasizes innovative approaches to cybersecurity, advocating for organizations to adopt strategies that extend beyond traditional methods.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before founding Heimdal, Morten Kjaersgaard held various roles in the cybersecurity sector. He was the CEO and Founder of Heimdal from 2014 to 2024. Prior to that, he worked at BullGuard in multiple capacities, including Director of Online Sales and Marketing, CCO, and Nordic Director. His tenure at BullGuard contributed to his understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and its evolving challenges.
Board Memberships and Investments
Morten Kjaersgaard has been involved in strategic decision-making through his board memberships and investments. He served as a Member of the Board at Coinify ApS from 2014 to 2017 and continued as an investor until 2021. Additionally, he was a Member of the Board at Descom A/S in 2012, where he also held the position of CEO from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Morten Kjaersgaard pursued his education at Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, where he studied Marketing and earned a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from 2003 to 2008. He also attended Business School in Ballerup, achieving a Higher Commercial Exam from 1995 to 1998. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in business and cybersecurity.
Recognition and Contributions
Morten Kjaersgaard has been recognized three times as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, reflecting his impact and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. He is known for pioneering the concept of cybersecurity unification, influencing industry standards prior to their recognition by major analysts. Kjaersgaard regularly contributes to industry thought leadership through insightful blogs that connect cybersecurity with business objectives.