Bio
Michael Pope is a senior executive and seasoned investor with global experience in both private and public markets. Having led over 50 transactions and raised over $500 million, Mr. Pope also brings direct experience in mergers and acquisitions, public and private financings, management buy-outs and corporate divestitures. Mr. Pope currently serves as Chairman and CEO at Boxlight, a global interactive technology company. Mr. Pope has led the company through ten acquisitions from 2016 to 2021, a Nasdaq IPO in Nov 2017, and fundraising of $100+ million. Mr. Pope previously served as Managing Director at Vert Capital, a private equity and advisory firm, and managed portfolio holdings in consumer products, education technology and digital media. Prior to joining Vert Capital, Mr. Pope was Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for the Taylor Family, based in Salt Lake City, and managed family investment holdings in consumer products, professional services, real estate and education. He has also held positions as President at Viximo, Chief Financial Officer at Bebo, Sr. SEC Reporting accountant at Omniture (previously listed on Nasdaq and acquired by Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) in 2009) and Assurance Associate at Grant Thornton.