Mike Thomson is the CEO and president of Unisys, a global technology solutions leader. He assumed the role of CEO and joined the Unisys Board of Directors on April 1, 2025, while retaining his role as Unisys president. His ascension to CEO came after four years of outstanding service as president and chief operating officer from 2021 to 2025, during which he was instrumental in reshaping the company’s strategic direction and driving operational excellence. With a keen eye for innovation and a proven track record of transformative leadership, Mike has positioned Unisys to stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Mike joined Unisys in 2015 as the corporate controller and principal accounting officer and advanced to chief financial officer in 2019. For more than 25 years, Thomson has held progressively senior roles across a diverse set of industries, including his most recent roles at Unisys.
He served as principal accounting officer and controller of Towers Watson & Company – a global professional services company, that offers consulting, technology and solutions in the areas of benefits, talent management, rewards and risk, and capital management. Mike advanced his Towers Watson career with roles of increasing responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of all financial information systems, as well as SEC and statutory reporting.
Prior to Towers Watson, Mike was director of financial reporting and financial systems for RCN Corporation, a provider of digital cable television, internet and voice services to residential and business customers. Other previous roles included time as the director of financial reporting for The Pep Boys and firm accounting supervisor for Morgan Lewis.
Mike is a certified public accountant who holds a Master of Business Taxation from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Philadelphia University. Mike is also a member of Fast Company’s Impact Council.
