ALAN SIMONSEN - who joined Charlton from Barcelona - was one of the best Danish players ever. Either that or a different kind of background check from the EFL or other entities when they research who you are. There were warnings that the clubs very existence was at risk, as the EFL investigated the deal, and some believe had it not been for the arrival of the Covid pandemic, which reduced operating costs and allowed staff to be furloughed, Charlton may have gone under before Sandgaard stepped in. The Danish-born . But the big question is why would a Dane living in the US want to buy a League One club in turmoil? His coverage areas have included residential real estate, economic development and the Colorado economy. 2023 Sandgaard Capital, LLCAll Rights Reserved. Hes really good. Theres a lot of resemblances with what I did at Zynex.. Such actions were, and are, in contravention of the exclusivity agreement, and any third party participating in such discussions would be committing tortious interference, for which the penalties are significant. ver the summer, on a Charlton web forum, a supporter asked whether anyone had heard of a chap called Jarred Winn, rumoured for a backroom job at the club. 32 days after Johnnie Jackson was sacked by Thomas Sandgaard today the senior sports reporter at the Swindon Advertiser plus Talksport and even The Athletic all reported that Ben Garner had signed a 2-year deal with the Addicks. Every club is very special and unique. Updated: 5:44 PM MDT April 21, 2021. Major holdings include the following: English professional football club, Charlton Athletic Football Club | London, England UK, English professional football club, Charlton Athletic Women Football Club | London, England UK, Danish professional hockey team, the Odense Bulldogs | Odense, Denmark. In the last few years, Ive reached a point financially where I can really do something like this. Its been a rapid learning curve for Sandgaard who has gone from an outsider in the football world to a very hands-on role attempting to rebuild Charlton in just a few weeks. Especially a man with experience in medical supplies. Then we can be playing for silverware on a European level and I mean the Europa League and Champions League.. Founder, Zynex (ticker: ZYXI) Hometown: Ringer, Denmark. Thomas Sandgaard runs Zynex Medical and plays hard rock guitar concerts for his workers. Just before the Sunderland game, I made sure I got that in! Thomas Sandgaard is the President, CEO and Chairman, 10% Owner of Zynex Inc and owns about 14,979,162 shares of Zynex Inc (ZYXI) stock worth over $194 Million . He recruited a band of all-star musicians to help him realise the music he was making, including former John Mellencamp drummer Kenny Aronoff, Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X and Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney. Recent grantees include Yale University, The Voices Project, Recover Out Loud, Mobilize Recovery, and The Colorado Naloxone Project. Bookmark. "We were expecting to complete the deal last Thursday, February 9. Zynex Medical manufactures electrotherapy devices for pain management and physical rehabilitation; Zynex Monitoring solutions manufactures devices for non-invasive cardiac monitoring and Zynex NeuroDiagnostic manufactures devices for neurological diagnosis. Background:XJet Starting in 2005, Kyle was one of XJet's first three team members and helped to develop and refine the organizations business plan with its Founder and CEO, Josh Stewart. Its been an amazing welcome into this club and I love every piece of it!. Terms of Use . Han afviser i hvert fald ikke . But I also played football at amateur level in Denmark and started to love the English game when I watched Chelsea on TV winning the FA Cup in 1970. It was a pleasure to meet Ben late last year. THOMAS SANDGAARDFounder & CEO of Sandgaard Capital. Sandgaard said. He laughed: I never knew about Johnnie but been checking him out online. Thomas was born in Denmark, moved to the United States in 1996, and became a U.S. citizen in February of 2018. Beneath the surface, though, concerns brewed quickly. Jimi Hendrix fan Thomas Sandgaard is the Danish medi-tech tycoon worth 350m vowing to bring back the glory days to The Valley Charlton have endured a tough few years off the pitch with boardroom . In 1996, he moved to the United States and later in 2018, he gained US citizenship. Its maybe not how Id have done things because we have different philosophies. No amount of prior knowledge could have prepared him, and while he ultimately will rely on his own business acumen, Sandgaard recognises hes received invaluable advice from many people in the past few months. That way well continue to have a financially sound club as well as building a team that will be able to compete.. Early life. In many ways, Sandgaard is also starting a new era of his life just as Charlton are doing so. Og mske kan en dansk klub ogs komme p tale. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. . Thomas Sandgaard attended Copenhagen Business School. He's also worked for Financial Times Energy, the Denver Business Journal and Arab News. Thomas is currently the lead guitarist of his band, Sandgaard which includes lead singer, Robert Mason (of Warrant), and bass guitarist, Rich Ross (of the Freddy Jones Band). Still, just a few days before deadline day, Sandgaard finds time to sit down with me for more than an hour, speaking thoughtfully from his home in Colorado about a range of topics including his business strategy, societal racism, building Charlton into a global empire, and even Netflixs Sunderland Til I Die.. Recognizing 100 CEOs & C-level Executives, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Industry: Medical device manufacturing and distribution. And its not something thats going to be solved overnight but just, in general, making sure that people are better educated on that topic. Recently though, QPR took the decision to stop kneeling, with Director of Football Les Ferdinand explaining that he feels its become an empty gesture. Til daglig bor han i Colorado, hvor hele milliardeventyret begyndte. B.T. Where there is racism, how does that develop? Zynex Medical is a provider of electrotherapy products for home use. He told SunSport: Im competitive so want Charlton going for trophies. But, he does like to play. Sandgaard was approved by the EFL a His son Robin Tan relinquished the CEO position in March . Thomas Sandgaard (born 1958, Denmark) is a Danish-American entrepreneur, inventor, and rock music guitarist. Thomas was born in Denmark, moved to the United States in 1996, and became a U.S. citizen in February of 2018. Eventually, suddenly we had enough signatures and the ownership was a reality. Thomas has been found in 2 states including Colorado, Florida. Example video title will go here for this video. Nine years ago, the Denmark natives moved to Colorado, where Thomas Sandgaard started the medical device company Zynex Medical in a one-bedroom apartment with $4,000 and a credit card. Things came to a head this summer, following the sacking of manager Johnnie Jackson at the end of last season. In a statement, Charlie Methven and his co-investors have told Sky Sports News: "Our group refutes Thomas Sandgaard's claim last Friday February 10 that we are in breach of the signed agreement to buy Clear Ocean Capital, the holding company of Charlton Athletic. . BY RICHARD CAWLEY richard@slpmedia.co.uk Thomas Sandgaard has revealed that Charlton Athletic's coffers were empty before his takeover a week ago - and has provided more detail on the deal he has struck with Roland Duchatelet. So when will Sandgaard have time to finish this album? That was obviously a pretty extreme moment, good thing it went Charltons way. Four months ago, a friend asked, Have you thought about owning an English football club? And I thought, wow, that could be one of the most positive things that I could ever be a part of.. As far our six months results for the first half of 2022 orders grew 6% year-over-year and net revenue grew 23% to $67.8 million from $55.1 million in 2021. Like his predecessor Jackson, Ben Garner did not last long before being ousted this month. And he might do a gig at The Valley and invite assistant-manager and guitar-playing singer Johnnie Jackson to join him. Zynex, Inc. was founded by Thomas Sandgaard in 1996 to develop advanced electrotherapy technology that alleviates chronic pain and aids the recovery of patients affected by debilitating illnesses. Vincent Tan is nonexecutive chairman of conglomerate Berjaya. [6], In September 2020, Sandgaard acquired Charlton Athletic. Kyles personal passions include the outdoors, motorsports, music, art, and football. As each complication emerged, Sandgaard and Charlton supporters both searched for new routes to reach their goals. Bullying is a recurring theme and even today another employee looks ready to speak out. Having acquired a personal wealth believed to be in excess of 400million supplying medical devices, Sandgaard is recording a debut rock album as lead guitarist of his newly-formed band The Guardian Angel. The Opportunity Coalition is a 501(c)4 Social Welfare Organization that promotes and facilitates a business-friendly environment that encourages free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. I didnt think I could learn anything from it but it was very insightful actually, the little that was shown behind the scenes. Early on, Sandgaard was praised for bringing the Charlton Womens team back into the clubs ownership, but in December last year botched the move PR-wise with an unpopular attempt to change their name to Charlton Ladies. Most Charlton fans will, of course, know the documentary on Sunderland for the climactic final scenes of season two, showing Patrick Bauers last-gasp goal to win the 2019 playoff final (if you havent seen it yet skip to Season 2, Episode 6, 43:11, and enjoy). 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One person he will offer a role to is Peter Varney, who not only is a lifelong fan but was CEO when the club were in the Premier League. Thomas has an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry and is the driving force behind Zynexs strategy and growth. KYLE D. HENDERSONPresident of Sandgaard Capital. In terms of ownership of a football club, Ive got no frickin clue! He announces, chuckling, halfway through our conversation. Genealogy profile for Thomas Buntzen Thomas Buntzen (1776 - 1807) - Genealogy Genealogy for Thomas Buntzen (1776 - 1807) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Thomas Sandgaard had fallen back in love with rock'n'roll. Thomas has an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry and is the driving force behind Zynexs strategy and growth. Sandgaard Capital is a private investment group and family office. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. Thomas Sandgaard has told talkSPORT he holds 'absolutely no hard feelings' towards Lee Bowyer over his resignation as Charlton boss. It started in 1982, with a transfer coup to sign Allan Simonsen, a former European Footballer of the Year, from Barcelona, where he had lost his place to Diego Maradona. New Charlton Athletic owner Thomas Sandgaard says expects to lose up to 20m in . But, in reality, it is the Charlton Athletic owner, Thomas Sandgaard . He is the CEO and founder of Zynex Medical, a company that produces devices that alleviate pain without drugs by connecting electrodes to the areas that hurt. Thomas Sandgaard is the Owner and CEO of the Charlton Athletic Football Club. For. He relinquished his executive role in April 2021 to focus on philanthropy. We all need to play a role, big or small. The controversial US oil plan explained, Need to frighten the pants off public with new Covid strain, said Hancock, Sunak and Hancock complained of nightmare Dominic Cummings, Isabel Oakeshott terminates interview over Hancock leak clash, Trio of Americans who tried to smuggle drugs through Heathrow jailed. But as you mentioned, its become very visible here in the United States and other countries, especially in Europe as well. Scolnick, a veterinarian and co-founder of Denvers Pets On Broadway Animal Hospital, recently purchased a $1.74 million home on East Layton Drive in Cherry Hills. It helpedand I had a good call with (EFL chairmen) Rick Parry so that all helped.. While Sandgaard admits it was easy to become popular considering the backdrop of Charltons previous ownership(s), its the shared fighting spirit and his visible passion for the club that has immediately helped supporters forge a connection with their new owner. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. Zynex Monitoring Solutions develops products for cardiac monitoring for use in hospitals. Im glad something is being done. So Sandgaard networked with various clubs as well as coaching staff at several teams. Jimi Hendrix fan Thomas Sandgaard is the Danish medi-tech tycoon worth 350m vowing to bring back the glory days to The Valley Charlton's Danish connection is well established. While this will certainly help, the issues Sandgaard describes will only be partially solved. Of this total $429,254 was received as a salary, $0 was received as a bonus, $0 was received in stock options, $0 was awarded as stock and $13,408 came from other types of compensation. When he did so, it was with promises of returning to the Premier League within five years. "We note Mr Sandgaard's statement that he has been conducting discussions with other potential investors and had been working on 'a Plan B'. Or just get direct promotion instead of the stress of the playoffshealthier for everybody!. In 1998, the company received its first Food and Drug Administration approval for an electric-stimulation device that managed pain and increased blood circulation to promote healing. Sandgaard is in the process of recording an album with songs that he wrote. While some people try to avoid bringing their work home with them, Sheryl Scolnick is moving residences to accomplish just that. He obtained his BSc in electrical and electronics engineering from University of Southern Denmark. The Dane explained: They stood out. But in the last few years Ive reached a point financially where I can do something like this. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I WENT on social media mainly to try to get communicating with Roland Duchatelet and ESI, who were hesitant on picking up the phone at the start. RELATED: How the pandemic is impacting another health crisis: opioid addiction. He said: I want to strike a balance between investing to be successful and sticking to within the EFLs profit and sustainability rules. He bought Charlton Athletic FC, a popular soccer team in London, Sandgaard said, that makes this Colorado man a celebrity overseas. The custom features of the home made it a tougher sell, and it took two years to find a buyer. The Sandgaards paid $1.2 million to Jeannine and James Leffel, vice president of sales for Pentax, for the 8,300-square-foot home, called Chateau Eleve. The Opportunity Coalition hosts powerful, live speaking events with past speakers that include icons and visionaries such as the Founders/CEOs of ReMax, Keller Williams, the Denver Broncos (NFL), the Colorado Rockies (MLB), Molson Coors Brewing Company, Breckenridge Brewery, 1st Bank, Global Down Syndrome, Baby Einstein, the University of Colorado, and many more. Its really good to see the way he operates, him and Steve Gallen. Having just gone through the process of taking over a club that was nearly destroyed by hazardous ownership, Sandgaard outlined some of the issues he sees with the structure of English football. Not too different from other businesses, but I would say the seven weeks I had of working 20 hour days getting through the negotiating with all these different people, and people we didnt even know would be coming out to help with the negotiating or being in the middle of everything. Some working on the non-football side of the business were increasingly reporting to Raelynn Maloney, Sandgaards American girlfriend, who sent daily emailed requests and instructions to staff across various areas of the business, despite having no formal role. Most fans have been hoping for the latter, but not without trepidation at who or what may follow, having been burned before. So it will be a level of long-term growth where the investment amounts will come with it, they wont be spent beforehand. He's engaged in serious work. Thomas Sandgaard is a Danish entrepreneur and inventor based out of Colorado. Its going to make a difference in policy making and more than anything I think in changing peoples attitudes. Its also a lesson that has struck a particularly close note with the recent weeks of Sandgaards life as he searched for every possible avenue to get past Charltons messy ownership structure and finalise the deal. We loved that home, and we still miss it. Thomas Sandgaard (10002931) . Charlton competed in the English Premier League from 2000 to 2007. There has been plenty of talk about Sandgaard looking to sell, being skint and all of these other rumours, but actually I think Sandgaard did clarify a few things in hes recent interview with Nick on BBC London Sport. Meanwhile, Sandgaards son Martin had been embedded as the owners eyes and ears on the training ground as director of analytics, despite his lack of relevant experience. "We note also Mr Sandgaard's removal of the entire senior management of Charlton Athletic, also in contravention of the December 20 agreement. Background:Thomas previously held senior management positions with companies such as ITT, Siemens, GN Danavox, Dataco, and Philips. The 62-year-old US-based Dane was confirmed as the Addicks new owner last week. Thomas Sandgaard is new Charlton owner, loves rock music, plays guitar in his own band, and is worth 400m. Northstar was founded in 2000 and is a full-service commercial real estate investment, development, and asset management organization that has owned and managed over 14.4+ million square feet of office, industrial and mixed-use assets around the United States. I have to say on a personal note as you all know, I grew up in Denmark and obviously knew about people from different parts of the world, different ethnic backgrounds. "Suddenly, people want to take selfies with me and all that. Brought to tears by the ovation he received from 1000 Charlton supporters before Septembers 31 defeat to Doncaster, Sandgaard understands the importance of his clubs fanbase. Over the last nine months, Charlton fans have had to constantly remind themselves that tomorrow could hold a brighter future as theyve fought against countless set-backs to help save their club. In the last few years, Ive reached a point financially where I can really do something like this. Many fans were appalled at the treatment of Johnnie Jackson. Posted by | Jun 22, 2021 | the jazz corner hilton head | Jun 22, 2021 | the jazz corner hilton head Besides plenty of windows to watch the action, the 7,500-square-foot home is lit by a 100-foot-long curved skylight that runs the length of the home. TS abandoning ship in the Summer, no doubt after a few of our remaining assets are offloaded in January to pay for his wife's Xmas. #EnterSandman pic.twitter.com/7012lkYdz7. The foundation is raising money to help individuals and families who have been negatively effected by the Opioid Crisis and encourages communities and our country to #BandTogether to address this growing epidemic. 27. Not only has the football side been decimated but theres a lot of work to do on the staffing side, etc. Well, it typically develops if there is already an existing environment in a home, on the parental side, kids then grow up that way and then eventually find it more likely to hang out with like-minded people. Contact us: info@titanceo.com | 720.799.7969 | Follow us. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. The best archive and collection of books available absolutely free for reading online. ACTION. "So, we can get Naloxone out in the front lines and we literally save lives every day and I've supported a number of initiatives like that," Sandgaard said. Danish-American businessman Thomas Sandgaard has completed a takeover of Charlton Athletic after a successful conclusion of the EFL's Owners and Directors' test. Opportunity CoalitionKyle Co-Founded the Opportunity Coalition non-profit in 2013. Garners exit prompted a statement from CAST in which it claimed to have lost all confidence in the current ownerships desire and ability to turn this around and, last week, a new Addicks Charter which sets out desired rules of engagement between Charlton supporters and the owner of their club. This is prescription strength," Sandgaard said. Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ:NASDAQ:ZYXI) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2021 4:15 PM ETCompany ParticipantsThomas Sandgaard - President and CEODonald Gregg - Vice President,. Sandgaard's first concern is to keep Lee Bowyer as manager and vowed not to make sweeping changes to the long-suffering staff who have been trying to run the club in difficult circumstances. Finally, weeks after receiving word from the EFL that he would be accepted, Sandgaard was able to complete the deal, working around Elliotts injunction by claiming it only applied to a sale of East Street Investments and not to the club itself. A final attempt at serious stewardship and a steadying of the ship, or the first signs of the beginning of the end? Charlton Athletic Football ClubThomas Sandgaard is the Owner and CEO of the Charlton Athletic Football Club. Before starting Zynex Inc., Thomas worked in recording studios, organized large venue concerts, and played in numerous rock bands. At age 13 he won an award through the European Contest of Young Inventors with his electronic keyboard invention. Methven claimed he had agreed a . Zynex Medical may be a serious place to work, but it does have a boss who like to play. Sandgaard was born and raised in Denmark. I moved to the States more than 20 years ago to start my own business out of a one-bedroom flat and spent years personally bankrupting myself to make sure wages and bills were paid. Thomas Sandgaard sends message to Charlton Athletic fans after takeover is confirmed by EFL. Med venlig hilsen. Successive managers were ruffled by the interference in footballing matters from above. Everything is usually about just tweaking the dials instead of making big overall changes. Hanging with the Hendersons on Animal PlanetKyle and his family are featured on the TV show, Hanging with the Hendersons, on Animal Planet (owned by the Discovery Channel). NorthstarKyle served as Northstars Chief of Staff from 2017 to 2020. We were rattling around in it, said MacAllister, 78. He started the Sandgaard Foundation in an effort to combine great music with his passion to help others. Now Sandgaard employs over 400 people and Zynex can be found on the NASDAQ stock exchange. ", RELATED: Fentanyl overdose deaths in Denver are skyrocketing, health officials warn. December 20, 2022 He said he wants first responders across the state to have access to Naloxone, which is a medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose. He owns the Charlton Athletic Football Club (CAFC). Den danske rigmand Thomas Sandgaard er p nippet til at kbe den engelske fodboldklub Charlton Athletic. The house needed a fair amount of work, but I thought it was a good deal.. DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. In a serious place of work where people make medical devices, Thomas Sandgaard is trying to end the opioid crisis. Below I have written my conclusion on this and what I believe Sandgaards goal . The lessons taught by Netflix just reinforced Sandgaards belief that the best way to rebuild Charlton after years of neglect is through a slow and methodical process. Cardiff City's Ryan Giles, Tom Ramasut and Mark Hudson have all spoken ahead of Preston North End (Image: Cardiff City FC) I never got to the point of even considering a potential professional career, just the music side of it took over for the next four or five years for me. And even when it looks like they were on the path, or it sounded like they were on a path to break even, everything was still a freaking mess. After a 13th-placed finish, some fans were open to change, but the treatment of a club legend sat horribly: Sandgaard had attended an end-of-season dinner where Jackson spoke of his excitement for the new campaign, only to sack him over the phone from the US less than 48 hours later.

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