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Board Appoints John Damgaard as Chairman of the Board

Boston, MA – July 23, 2026 — Board, a leading provider of Agentic Enterprise Planning software for financial and operational planning, today announced the appointment of John Damgaard as Chairman of the Board, succeeding Mike Gordon. Damgaard joins Board as the company expands its platform with dedicated AI agents for finance, supply chain, and merchandising planning, supporting its next phase of growth.

Damgaard brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling enterprise software companies through periods of rapid growth and ownership transitions. With a background in computer science, Damgaard combines deep technical and product expertise with extensive experience as a software executive and board director. He currently serves as CEO of KKR-owned Ensora Health. Previously, he was CEO of VelocityEHS and MatrixCare, as well as COO of Mediware Information Systems, now WellSky. Damgaard also serves as Chairman of Siteimprove and sits on the Boards of Directors of VelocityEHS and TrueContext. He brings a wealth of experience working with private equity firms including OMERS, CVC, Partners Group and Nordic Capital.

“Mike has been an outstanding Chairman, and we are grateful for his leadership and contribution to Board’s growth over the past several years,” said Jeff Casale, CEO of Board. “As we expand our platform and accelerate our growth, John’s track record of building and scaling global enterprise software businesses will be invaluable. We are delighted to welcome him as Chairman.”

“Board has built a highly differentiated platform and has a compelling opportunity to redefine enterprise planning through AI,” said John Damgaard. “I look forward to working with the leadership team and the Board of Directors to build on the company’s momentum and help customers make faster, better decisions across their businesses.”

About Board

Board’s Agentic Enterprise Planning Platform powers financial and operational planning for more than 2,000 organizations worldwide. Industry leaders trust Board to turn complex data into better decisions with AI, analytics, and tailor-made solutions for enterprise-grade challenges. Global brands including H&M, BASF, Burberry, Toyota, Coca-Cola, KPMG, and HSBC use Board to enhance workflows and strengthen their competitive edge. With 25 offices worldwide, Board is recognized by leading analysts including BARC, Gartner, and IDC.

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