Aceve appoints Claus Thorsgaard as new CEO

STOCKHOLM – 25 April 2025. Aceve, the vertical SaaS leader in the construction and skilled trades industry, today announces the appointment of Claus Thorsgaard as its new CEO. He joins Aceve to lead and accelerate the company’s next phase of growth across Europe. Claus Thorsgaard succeeds Mikael Viotti, who is stepping down after two decades of transformative leadership and will continue to serve the company as a Board member.

Claus Thorsgaard brings more than 25 years of experience in scaling software and technology companies. He most recently served as CEO of KeyShot, where he led the company through a commercial transformation and positioned it for long-term global growth. His appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Aceve, reinforcing the company’s focus on product innovation, international expansion and customer success.

“Aceve is at a pivotal moment,” says Claus Thorsgaard. “Its purpose to back the builders of society, combined with a strong platform and clear strategy for growth truly resonates with me. I have spent my career helping technology companies scale through commercial excellence, customer focus and building strong cultures. I see a unique opportunity to do that at Aceve and I am excited to join the team and help accelerate its growth journey.”

Mikael Viotti, former CEO of Aceve, says:

“It has been an extraordinary journey – from a local Swedish business to a northern European SaaS leader. I’m proud of what we have built together and all the people who have made it possible. Claus brings the right energy and experience to lead Aceve in its next phase of growth, and I am confident the company will continue to thrive under his leadership.”

Craig Hayman, Chair of the Board of Aceve, says:

“Claus brings the right mix of commercial expertise, strategic clarity and cultural leadership to guide Aceve’s next phase. His track record in scaling SaaS companies and aligning teams around a shared purpose makes him a strong fit for our ambitions. The Board is excited about the future and feels very confident in Claus’ leadership. We also want to express our gratitude to Mikael for building and leading Aceve with unwavering dedication over the past 20 years and we are pleased to welcome him as a Board member.”

Aceve continues its growth trajectory with the ambition to triple in size over the coming years through organic growth and strategic acquisitions – reinforcing the company’s position as a European market leader.

Claus Thorsgaard will assume the position of CEO for Aceve on May 1st, 2025.