Michael Nørregaard
About Michael Nørregaard
Michael Nørregaard serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Foundry, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in business development and operations, having previously worked at IBM and held various senior roles at Sonic Foundry.
Current Role as Chief Executive Officer
Michael Nørregaard serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Foundry, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the company's strategic direction and operations from its headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. His leadership focuses on enhancing the company's offerings and expanding its market presence.
Previous Experience at Sonic Foundry
Before becoming CEO, Nørregaard held several key positions at Sonic Foundry. He was the Vice President of Business Development from 2013 to 2016, where he contributed to the company's growth strategies. He also served as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Channel Operations from 2017 to 2019 and the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Mediasite Events from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he briefly held the role of Chief Operations Officer in 2019.
Experience at IBM
Nørregaard has a significant background with IBM, where he worked in various roles from 1996 to 2005. His positions included Manager of Travel Distribution Solutions for EMEA, Manager of Networking Services Nordic, and Sales Executive in Strategic Outsourcing. His tenure at IBM provided him with extensive experience in sales and management within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Michael Nørregaard studied at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, where he earned a Master's degree from 1980 to 1985. He also attended Copenhagen Business School, achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1987 to 1989. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in business and technology.
Career at eMentor
Prior to his roles at Sonic Foundry and IBM, Nørregaard worked at eMentor as the Senior Vice President of Service Management and Outsourcing from 2005 to 2007. This position involved overseeing service delivery and operational efficiency in the outsourcing sector, further enhancing his expertise in management.