Michael Wätjen
About Michael Wätjen
Michael Wätjen is the Chief Sales Officer at Trifork and has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and digital transformation across various companies in Denmark. He has a strong focus on creating win-win business relationships and has worked in diverse cultural environments, including Germany and Brazil.
Professional Experience at Trifork
Michael Wätjen currently serves as the Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at Trifork, where he has been contributing since 2024 in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. Before this role, he was the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Trifork Security from 2023 to 2024. His tenure at Trifork Security allowed him to shape commercial strategies and cultivate relationships vital for business growth. His roles at Trifork have showcased his ability to lead sales efforts and drive commercial success in a competitive market.
Leadership Roles at IT-Branchen
Michael Wätjen is actively involved with IT-Branchen, serving as Bestyrelsesmedlem from 2023 in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. Additionally, he chairs the Policy Board for Public Digitalization, a role he took on in 2021. His dedication to IT-Branchen is demonstrated through his previous chairmanship of the Udvalget for Erhvervsdigitalisering from 2016 to 2017 and his leadership of the Udvalget for Digital Forvaltning from 2010 to 2015. These roles highlight his ongoing commitment to advancing digital transformation and public-sector digitalization policies.
Previous Experience at Nine A/S and Visma Consulting
From 2017 to 2023, Michael Wätjen was the Chief Commercial Officer and Partner at Nine A/S, where he played a crucial role in driving commercial strategies over six years in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. Prior to that, he worked for six months in 2017 at Visma Consulting A/S as Director of Enterprise Solutions, where he focused on enterprise-level client solutions and strategic development initiatives.
Educational Background
Michael Wätjen has a strong educational foundation. He studied at CBS Executive Fonden, achieving a certification in Board Leadership and Corporate Governance from 2017 to 2018. Earlier, from 1990 to 1997, he attained a Master's degree in Computer Science and Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School. His earlier education includes studies at Gladsaxe Gymnasium (1986-1989) where he focused on Mathematics, English, and Spanish, and at Sankt Petri Skole (1977-1986) for elementary education.
International Business and Cultural Experience
Michael Wätjen has extensive international experience, having lived and worked in Germany and Brazil. His bilingual upbringing has enabled him to connect effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds. He is particularly passionate about leveraging cultural differences to enhance collaboration and communication in international business. This experience is fundamental to his approach in creating win-win situations, underscoring the importance of long-lasting cooperation and mutual benefits.