Copenhagen, Denmark – CellPoint Digital, the leading payment orchestrator, has appointed Michael Sørensen as its new Head of Tech Operations. In this role, Sørensen will lead the technical operation and oversee all aspects of CellPoint's global infrastructure.
Sørensen brings over 30 years of extensive experience in IT leadership, software development, and infrastructure management. He joins CellPoint Digital from Nordea Bank, where he most recently served as Payments Engineering Lead. Prior to that, he held various senior technology roles at major financial services and technology companies, including BEC, VERIMI, SDC, NETS, and UNIBET.
"We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the CellPoint Digital leadership team," said Kjeld Pharao, Global Head of Technology & Engineering at CellPoint Digital. "With his deep expertise across payments, infrastructure, security, and development, Michael will play an invaluable role as we continue enhancing our Payment Orchestration Platform for merchants worldwide."
As Head of Tech Operations, Sørensen will oversee CellPoint's IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, and technology roadmap execution. A key part of his role will involve leading strategic modernisation initiatives to ensure CellPoint maintains its position as an innovative leader in global payments technology.
"I am excited to join CellPoint Digital, an organisation known for powering seamless payment experiences," said Sørensen. "I look forward to guiding the company's technology strategy during this period of rapid growth and working with the talented team to drive continuous improvements across our platforms. My focus will be on increasing operational excellence as we scale."
Sørensen brings strategic technology leadership along with decades of experience transforming IT organisations, enhancing security, spearheading major modernisation programs, and delivering large-scale mission-critical payment systems.