Michael McKay

As Vice President of Digital Transformation at Novo, Michael  is at the forefront of revolutionizing the development area by integrating a digital product mindset into the core of the business. With a distinguished background in design leadership, product innovation, and user-centered design thinking, Michael brings a wealth of experience to his role at Novo. His work focuses on implementing strategic user experience (UX), modern product management practices, and the adoption of automation and rapid prototyping technologies, seamlessly merging these elements with business processes to drive innovation and efficiency.

At Novo, Michael is instrumental in reshaping the digital tools landscape and cultivating a culture that embraces digital transformation. By leveraging his expertise in design thinking and UX design, he guides the company through strategic initiatives that ensure the digital and design mindsets are deeply embedded within the organization's DNA. This involves not only enhancing operational and strategic frameworks but also fostering a cultural shift towards continuous innovation and design-centric thinking at a global scale.

Beyond his executive role, Michael continues to share his insights and methodologies by lecturing and teaching at prestigious design schools and MBA programs. His dedication to advancing the field of design has led to his appointment as adjunct professor of Design at the Royal Academy of Architecture and Design in Copenhagen (KADK). Furthermore, Michael is actively involved in building communities and forging partnerships across disciplines—including psychology, business development, and marketing—to co-create new frameworks for transformative change. Through these endeavors, Michael is not just leading Novo's digital transformation but also contributing significantly to the broader dialogue on the future of design and innovation.