Wayne D. Thorsen is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at SiriusXM Holdings Inc., a position he has held since the landmark 2008 merger of Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. With more than 25 years of experience in the audio entertainment and satellite broadcasting industries, Thorsen has been a driving force behind the operational success of what is now North America's premier audio company. He joined XM Satellite Radio in 1999 as Vice President of Operations, rapidly advancing to Senior Vice President and then Executive Vice President of Operations, before serving as XM's COO leading up to the merger. Thorsen's leadership during the integration of Sirius and XM was instrumental, overseeing the unification of complex satellite networks, subscriber management systems, and content delivery platforms to create a seamless service for millions of listeners. His expertise in engineering, technology infrastructure, and operational scaling ensured minimal disruptions and laid the foundation for SiriusXM's post-merger growth, including expansions into streaming, podcasts, and connected vehicle services. Today, as EVP and COO, Thorsen directs SiriusXM's core operations, including network engineering, IT, customer care, billing, and content distribution. His achievements include pioneering reliable satellite radio technology that reaches over 150 million vehicles, optimizing streaming capabilities to rival terrestrial and digital competitors, and implementing efficiencies that have boosted subscriber retention and profitability. Under his stewardship, SiriusXM continues to innovate in personalized audio experiences across platforms.