A seasoned entrepreneurial leader, Michael Nielsen believes in investing his time and freedom in discovering, investing, and building the businesses of the future. With more than two decades of board experience and a vision to strengthen this specific discipline further during the upcoming years, Michael’s visionary leadership in the industry is reflected. As the co-founder and partner of UV Medico, Michael Nielsen has played an instrumental role in establishing the company as one of the global leaders in Far-UVC technology.
Michael Nielsen’s Career Trajectory
A distinguished leader who thrives on creating, transforming, and accelerating businesses, Michael Nielsen brings over 23 years of board experience, specializing in guiding companies through ownership transitions and generational succession.
Over the past two decades, Michael has bought, sold, and developed multiple companies, prioritizing helping owners to successfully transition their businesses to the next generation. His commitment and strategic insight, helped lay the foundation for UV Medico – a pioneering name in the Far-UVC technology sector.
With deep expertise in M&A, succession planning, and business startups, Michael has, among many others, most recently co-founded Axsolutions, invested in property companies including Manko Invest and TXM, while continuing to explore new opportunities to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution.
More about UV Medico
As the co-founder and one of the first investors in UV Medico, Michael served on the company’s board during its formative years. Today, the company has over 13,000 installations worldwide, delivering Far-UVC light solutions across sectors – improving safety and health for millions of people.
Additionally, its sister company, UVL, is now developing the next generation of Far-UV LED sources, which are expected to launch next year.
Milestones in the Journey
Michael’s visionary leadership empowers building businesses of the future. He played a crucial role as the co-owner and board member of Wallmann A/S, driving its growth and shaping its strategic direction. This helped him earn his biggest business breakthrough with Appliance A/S, which Michael shares to be one of his proudest professional milestones.
Values at the Core of Michael Nielsen’s Leadership
Well-acclaimed as a true “doer” – an entrepreneur who transforms businesses, Michael’s leadership philosophy is simple: identify opportunities, act decisively, and create lasting value for companies, owners, and society. Shaping the future with his strategic vision and action, Michael’s evolution as a leader proves how early belief and adaptability to technology can help bring a wave of transformation across industries.
To learn more about Michael Nielsen’s journey and gain industry insights, connect with him on LinkedIn.
Find UV Medico on LinkedIn and visit http://www.uvmedico.com/.
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