Copenhagen, 1 May 2025 – KeyShot, the global leader in advanced 3D visualization for the product design industry, announced a change in leadership today. Søren Abildgaard has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Claus Thorsgaard, who has chosen to pursue an exciting new opportunity outside the company.
Under Claus Thorsgaard’s leadership, KeyShot has undergone a significant transformation. Building on a groundbreaking rendering technology that redefined the 3D design industry, KeyShot is now the leading business technology platform within the product design industry, enabling seamless collaboration from initial design concept through to market launch.
We are very proud to welcome Søren Abildgaard as CEO of KeyShot. We are confident that his industry, strategic, and product expertise will enable him to lead the fantastic KeyShot team and ensure that the KeyShot product suite will remain market-leading
Lars Lunde
With a product-centric mindset, domain expertise, and deep insight into the company, Søren Abildgaard is uniquely equipped to guide KeyShot successfully on its continued growth journey.
“We are very proud to welcome Søren Abildgaard as CEO of KeyShot. We are confident that his industry, strategic, and product expertise will enable him to lead the fantastic KeyShot team and ensure that the KeyShot product suite will remain market-leading,” says Lars Lunde, Partner of GRO Capital and member of the KeyShot Board of Directors.
Søren Abildgaard Brings Insight, Experience, and Vision
Having served on KeyShot’s Board since 2023, Søren Abildgaard is no stranger to KeyShot. His in-depth understanding of the team, the product vision, and the market positions him well to carry forward the momentum created by Claus and the wider organization.
I am honored and excited to take on the role of CEO at KeyShot – a fantastic company with great potential and a strong team. Under Claus Thorsgaard’s leadership, the company has taken strategically important steps and is now well-positioned to strengthen its market position further. I look forward to getting to know the organization and our customers even better in the time ahead.
Søren Abildgaard
Søren Abildgaard brings strategic, product, and international leadership experience from globally leading software companies such as Zendesk, Autodesk, and most recently Avaya – a combination that will support KeyShot’s continued growth.
Thank You to Claus Thorsgaard for his Significant Contributions
Alongside the appointment of Søren, the shareholders of KeyShot would like to thank Claus Thorsgaard for his leadership and contributions over the past four years. Claus has led KeyShot through a period of strong growth, company building, international expansion, and strategic acquisition.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to thank Claus Thorsgaard for the tremendous effort he has put into ensuring that KeyShot is in a great position to take the next step on its growth journey,” says Lars Lunde.
I would like to welcome Søren Abildgaard and feel confident that his familiarity with KeyShot, combined with his extensive experience, will guide the company into the next chapter of its exciting growth journey. I’m proud of the strong team we’ve built and the momentum we’ve created, and I look forward to following KeyShot from the sidelines.
Claus Thorsgaard
“I would like to welcome Søren Abildgaard and feel confident that his familiarity with KeyShot, combined with his extensive experience, will guide the company into the next chapter of its exciting growth journey. I’m proud of the strong team we’ve built and the momentum we’ve created, and I look forward to following KeyShot from the sidelines.”
Looking Ahead: Driving the Next Chapter of Growth
With Søren Abildgaard at the helm, KeyShot is well prepared to take the next steps towards realizing their vision of reinventing the way products are brought to market by seamlessly connecting every phase of the product design journey.
