Carsten Thomsen
About Carsten Thomsen
Carsten Thomsen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in emerging markets, currently serving as Vice President at IGEL Technology and an Advisor at White Castle Partners. He has held various leadership roles in prominent companies across Europe, including Citrix Systems and RES Software.
Current Role at IGEL Technology
Carsten Thomsen serves as the Vice President of Emerging Markets at IGEL Technology. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in Sweden. In this role, he focuses on expanding IGEL's market presence and driving growth in emerging markets.
Previous Experience at White Castle Partners
Thomsen has been an Advisor at White Castle Partners since 2018. His advisory role has spanned six years and is based in Monte Carlo, Monaco. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in market strategy and business development.
Career at Citrix Systems
Thomsen worked at Citrix Systems for a total of 13 years across various roles. He served as Area Vice President from 1999 to 2009, covering the Nordic countries, and later as Vice President of Channels, Sales Programs & Strategy for EMEA from 2009 to 2012. His tenure at Citrix contributed to significant advancements in their sales and channel strategies.
Experience in Leadership Roles
Thomsen has held several leadership positions throughout his career. He was General Manager at Midis Group from 2013 to 2015 in Budapest and Vice President, EMEA at RES Software from 2015 to 2018 in the Zürich Area. His roles have involved strategic planning and operational management in various technology sectors.
Advisory and Board Roles
In addition to his executive roles, Thomsen has served in advisory and board capacities. He was an Advisor to the Board at FireStart from 2018 to 2020 and a Board Member at LOOP Microlearning from 2017 to 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden. These positions reflect his commitment to guiding organizations in their strategic initiatives.