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Thomas Sandgaard
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Denmark
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Nationality | Danish/American |
Education | MBA |
Alma mater | Copenhagen Business School |
Occupation | Entrepreneur, inventor |
Years active | 1996-present |
Known for | Charlton Athletic, Zynex Inc |
Thomas Sandgaard is a businessman and inventor from Denmark. He now lives in Colorado, USA. He is best known as the person who started and leads a company called Zynex Inc. He also used to own a famous English football club, Charlton Athletic.
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About Thomas Sandgaard
Thomas Sandgaard was born and grew up in Denmark. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Southern Denmark. Later, he earned a business degree (an MBA) from the Copenhagen Business School.
In 1996, Thomas moved to the United States. He became a US citizen in 2018.
Starting Zynex Inc.
In 1996, Thomas Sandgaard started his own company, Zynex Inc. This company creates and sells medical devices. These devices help people with pain management and monitoring their health.
Involvement with Charlton Athletic
In September 2020, Thomas Sandgaard bought Charlton Athletic. This is a well-known professional football club in England. He was the owner of the club for nearly three years.
On July 21, 2023, Thomas Sandgaard sold Charlton Athletic. The club was bought by a group called Global Football Partners.
His Inventions
Besides being a businessman, Thomas Sandgaard is also an inventor. He holds several patents for his inventions. These inventions are often related to medical technology and helping people's health.