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Opoint Names Peter Ferrold as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Global Expansion

Seasoned commercial leader Peter Ferrold to spearhead innovation, growth, and international scale for leading real-time news data firm. 

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK / August 4, 2025Opoint, a global provider of enriched real-time news data, has announced the appointment of Peter Ferrold as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 11, 2025. With a two-decade career marked by consistent growth, innovation, and team leadership, Ferrold’s appointment signals the start of a dynamic new chapter for the company. 

Peter brings a robust background in commercial strategy and market expansion, with leadership experience spanning compliance and legal tech, health tech, telecom, and SaaS. Most recently, he served as Chief Sales Officer at a fast-growing Danish legal tech company, where he led major go-to-market initiatives and scaled operations across Europe and the U.S. 

Known for blending strategic acumen with a people-first approach, Peter has held multiple senior roles including Sales Director and Head of Sales & Marketing, managing revenues of up to 200 million DKK and teams of 150. He holds an MSc in International Marketing & Management and a BSc in Economics & Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School, and is certified in organizational coaching and development. 

“Peter has an exceptional track record of building and scaling businesses internationally,” said Robert Söderling, Chairman of Opoint. “He brings the strategic insight and leadership integrity required to guide Opoint through its next wave of innovation and growth.” 

Peter’s appointment aligns with Opoint’s strategic goals to deepen its role in sectors like compliance, financial services, media monitoring, and business intelligence. As demand rises for faster, smarter, and more structured content, Opoint aims to expand its global footprint with even greater focus on product innovation, data quality, and customer service

“With great respect for Opoint’s foundation and journey, I’m excited to lead the next stage,” said Peter Ferrold. “In an era of overwhelming information, Opoint’s platform delivers clarity and competitive advantage. I look forward to working with the team to push boundaries and unlock new markets.” 

About Opoint 

Opoint delivers real-time, enriched, and structured news data from over 235,000 sources across more than 150 languages. Trusted by clients worldwide, Opoint supports compliance, finance, media, and business intelligence sectors with deep metadata-rich insights. With a commitment to speed, quality, and global coverage, Opoint empowers organizations to navigate today’s fast-paced information landscape with confidence.  

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