Lars Thinggaard

Lars Thinggaard is a prominent figure in the technology industry with a diverse and extensive background spanning over two decades. He is currently the Founder of Tech for Life, an initiative focused on promoting ethical and sustainable practices in the technology sector.2

Career Highlights

Thinggaard's career has been marked by significant roles in various companies:

• President & CEO of Milestone Systems: He held this position for 17 years, leading the video technology company to notable success.13
• Co-founder and CFO at Mondosoft
• COO and CFO at Beologic (later acquired by Baan)
• CFO at In2itive (later acquired by SPSS)
• Auditor at Arthur Andersen and Price Waterhouse1

Education and Achievements

Thinggaard holds a Bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance and Accounting from Copenhagen Business School.1 His leadership has been recognized with several accolades:

• Milestone received the Danish King Frederik IX award for Excellence in Export in 2010
• Milestone Systems won the Gold Award For Excellence in Learning from Brandon Hall Group in 2019
• Thinggaard was named in the Thinkers50 Radar Class of 20191

Advocacy and Philosophy

Lars Thinggaard is known for his advocacy of ethical and sustainable technology practices:

• Co-author of the Copenhagen Letter, which advocates for a more responsible technology sector
• Leader in the growing Tech4Life movement in Denmark
• Known for championing authenticity in his leadership style, famously giving "beer crate speeches" at Milestone Systems14

Thinggaard has been described as a "voice of conscience for the technology sector, offering a compelling Scandinavian alternative to Silicon Valley".1 His approach to leadership is summed up in his quote, "I build my own compass," emphasizing his commitment to authenticity and ethical practices in the tech industry.1