Paul Ostergaard — Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Paul Ostergaard is the visionary behind Norwood Systems, dedicated to transforming how telecom carriers deliver voice and communications services using real-time cognitive AI. As CEO, Paul defines Norwood’s global strategy, cultivates strategic partnerships, and ensures precise execution to convert innovative R&D into commercially successful solutions, serving communication providers across every continent.

With over 35 years of experience in advanced technology, Paul combines entrepreneurial boldness with disciplined corporate leadership. Prior to his current role, he successfully founded and scaled multiple wireless ventures, notably establishing the original, award-winning Norwood Systems in the UK. At 3Com Corporation, Paul directed worldwide platform marketing for a billion-dollar switching portfolio, doubling the division’s market share to 35% and driving annual revenues beyond US$1.2 billion.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering from the University of Western Australia and an MBA from INSEAD. Recognised for his impactful contributions to technological innovation, Paul was named among Engineers Australia’s Top 100 Most Influential Engineers and was a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in London. He has been invited to speak at prominent industry forums such as Catalyst, ETRE, and the Bluetooth SIG. Paul holds 11 issued telecommunications patents and speaks four languages.

Passionately forward-looking and endlessly curious, Paul continues to advance the frontiers of AI-driven communications, while actively mentoring the next generation of technology leaders.