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Michelle Johnson

Investor

Operating Advisor at Vegvisir Capital

Dallas, Texas, United States

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35 people in our graph share verified history with Michelle — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Michelle: together at FedEx Office
Michelle: together at JC Penney

About

Michelle is a global CIO with expertise in business transformation and cybersecurity, currently a Partner at Fortium Partners. She previously served as CIO at Freeman.

Experience

  1. AssociaSVP, Chief Information & Transformation Officercurrent2025 — present
  2. Fortium PartnersSr. Partner | CIOcurrent2025 — present
  3. Fortium PartnersPartner | CIO2024 — 2025
  4. QualiZealBusiness Advisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. Vegvisir Capital PartnersOperating Advisor, Independent Directorcurrent2025 — present
  6. Freeman CompanyExecutive Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO)2016 — 2023Dallas, Texas
  7. Freeman CompanySenior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Subsidiary / Business Unit2012 — 2016Dallas, Texas, United States
  8. Freeman CompanyVice President, IT Application Development2009 — 2012Dallas, Texas, United States
  9. FedEx OfficeManaging Director, Strategic Operations, Customer Identification (CID)2007 — 2009Dallas, Texas, United States
  10. FedEx OfficeManaging Director, Field Operations, Field Systems2006 — 2007Dallas, Texas, United States
  11. FedEx OfficeIT Manager, Labor & Pricing Applications2005 — 2006Dallas, Texas, United States
  12. Deloitte ConsultingManager2000 — 2005Kansas City, Missouri, United States
  13. HoneywellInformation System Analyst1999 — 2000Lenexa, Kansas, United States
  14. JC PenneySenior Merchandising Manager1993 — 1998Iowa, United States

Skills & more

IT Strategy6IT Enabled Business TransformationBusiness Relationship ManagementCybersecurityCross-functional Team Leadership12Strategic ThinkingIT Management2Business Analysis17Strategic Planning5Process Improvement19Vendor Management24Leadership14
+12 moreChange ManagementProject ManagementOperations ManagementProgram ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementManagement ConsultingStrategyCRMManagementSDLCBusiness IntelligenceBusiness Process

From Michelle's professional profile.

Colleagues at Vegvisir Capital

Chris Rasmussen
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Vegvisir Capital
Christopher Morse
Associate at Vegvisir Capital
Dustin Symes
President, Direct Logistics at Vegvisir Capital
Frank Powell
CEO, EventPower at Vegvisir Capital
John Ward
Operating Advisor at Vegvisir Capital
Kelley Steven-Waiss
Operating Advisor at Vegvisir Capital
Kyle Reesing
Managing Partner at Vegvisir Capital
Mark Rodriguez
Product Advisor at Vegvisir Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle Johnson?
Michelle is a global CIO with expertise in business transformation and cybersecurity, currently a Partner at Fortium Partners. She previously served as CIO at Freeman.
Where does Michelle Johnson work?
Michelle Johnson is Operating Advisor at Vegvisir Capital.
Where did Michelle Johnson go to school?
Michelle Johnson studied at The University of Kansas School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology); St. Ambrose University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Marketing/Economics).

Same school

Also attended The University of Kansas School of Business5

Heather LudvigsenInvestor at Novo HoldingsCarlos SantoroSenior Associate at Saw MillAllison OverallSenior Associate at MidOceanJérôme LaurentCo-founder & President at PricinghubNicola FarronatoExecutive Officer, Director at W4 Games

Also attended St. Ambrose University6

John T. IsitInvestor at Madison Dearborn PartnersLinda NedelcoffChief Strategy and Human Resources Officer at TruStage VenturesSimon MurphyChief Entrepreneur in Residence, MAP at Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)Bryan HansonSenior Executive Vice President and Chief Generation Officer at Constellation Technology VenturesJohn LeMayPartner at Blue PointMarc DeJohnExecutive Officer, Director at Biomeme

Shared employers

Also worked at Freeman Company3

Jason GuptaAdvisory Board at InVitro CapitalCarlie MaloneEvent & Content Associate at Left Lane CapitalDan MyersManaging Director at 42Phi Ventures

Also worked at FedEx Office5

Andy ChuDirector of Tax at CapitalGDaniel RodríguezAI & Data at NazcaManish BhatiaFounder at ZynkMichael MainierExecutive Officer, Director at HELIXintelRender DahiyaExecutive Officer, Director at Arroweye

Also worked at Deloitte Consulting2,000

Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at Investinor

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Also worked at Honeywell103

John CarpenterInformation Technology Director at Madrona Venture GroupSriram KrishnanStartup builder and investorGretchen McClainInvestor at EPIC VENTURESSiddhi GuptaIndia Investment Analyst at Beyond Capital VenturesBrett McMickellAdvisor at Tall Grass VenturesMayur MaheshwariHead - Finance & Operations at Sauce.vc

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