Michael Sundquist

Michael Sundquist has an extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Michael started their career as a Sales Management Consultant at ProSales, where they focused on sales development and CRM implementation projects. Michael then became a Sales Training Consultant at Accept, delivering sales training programs to large and medium-sized businesses. Michael later joined Conventus Media House AB as a Sales Manager, leading a team of salespeople and project managers in print and digital media sales.

In 2006, they became the Business Area Manager at Cybernetics, responsible for the Aptean Pivotal CRM platform in the Nordic area. Michael successfully managed sales budgets, marketing strategies, and customer projects while leading a team of consultants. Michael then moved to Avidly Sweden, where they served as the Vice President and Business Area Manager for CRM services. Michael implemented Siebel CRM for a European telco customer and contributed to change management and sales development.

At Ciber Global, Michael worked as the Sales Manager for Dynamics CRM, focusing on selling the company's offerings within banking, finance, and insurance. Michael then joined SABMiller as the Channel Manager Off Trade, where they managed Swedish Off Trade channels and key accounts for premium and tactical beer brands. Michael continued their career at BAT as the Head of Customer Management Sweden, overseeing customer management operations.

In 2017, they joined Cool Company as the Chief Sales Officer for B2B business in multiple countries. Michael was responsible for sales teams and customer support functions. Michael progressed to become the Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing global revenue generation for both B2B and B2C business. Ultimately, they became the Chief Executive Officer of Cool Company, leading the organization's operations in multiple countries and overseeing key achievements like acquiring and integrating competitors and launching Topskills by Cool Company assignment matching service and mobile app.

Additionally, Michael served as a Board Member for Plattformsföretagen/Platform Economy from 2020 to 2022. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a track record of driving business growth.

Michael Sundquist completed their Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Degree in Business Management with a field of study in Ekonomi from the University of Hull between 1997 and 1999. In 2005, they obtained a certification in Personal Profile Analysis from SLG/Thomas International, focusing on Human Resources Management and Services. In 2009, they participated in a Solution Selling program for Microsoft solutions at Lindgren & Partners, which enhanced their Selling Skills and Sales Operations. In 2012, they completed a Mentorship Program at Mentor Sverige. In the same year, they also obtained a certification in Value Based Selling from the Holden Corporation, focusing on Selling Skills and Sales Operations. Additionally, in 2003, they completed a program in Cross Cultural Communications at Richard Lewis Communications, emphasizing Business/Corporate Communications. Michael also pursued a Ranger/Jägare program at Norrlands Dragonregemente, K4 Arvidsjaur from 1994 to 1995 after completing their Samhällsvetenskaplig linje, 3 år (Social Sciences program) at Östra Reals Gymnasium from 1991 to 1994.

In terms of additional certifications, Michael earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt from RR Team BJJ, under the guidance of Reinaldo Riberio, a 5th-degree blackbelt, in May 2018.