Speakers 2026
At MSP Summit 2026, thought leaders share actionable takeaways on the hottest topics in the managed services industry today.
Michelle Accardi, CEO, Liongard
Michelle Accardi is the Chief Executive Officer of Liongard, a leading asset intelligence platform that helps organizations continuously discover, monitor, and secure their IT environments. With more than two decades of experience in technology, SaaS, and managed services, Michelle is recognized for scaling high growth companies, strengthening partner ecosystems, and driving disciplined, sustainable performance. Prior to joining Liongard in 2023, Michelle served as Chief Executive Officer of Logically, where she led one of the nation’s largest cybersecurity focused managed service providers through strategic growth and operational transformation. She previously held executive leadership roles including President and Chief Revenue Officer of Star2Star, where she helped scale the organization and expand market reach. Throughout her career, Michelle has combined strategic vision with operational rigor, consistently building organizations that deliver long term value for customers, partners, and investors. At Liongard, Michelle is focused on accelerating innovation in AI driven asset intelligence and attack surface management while reinforcing a partner first strategy. Her leadership emphasizes capital efficiency, accountability, and building adaptable teams that can thrive in dynamic markets. Beyond her professional achievements, Michelle is a devoted mother of six children. Her family includes two adopted children, one child for whom she serves as legal guardian, and three stepchildren she embraced and helped raise following the loss of their mother. Building and supporting a blended family through both joy and hardship has shaped her perspective and leadership style, grounding her in empathy, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to the people and communities she serves. Michelle’s career reflects a commitment to bold leadership, continuous growth, and making a lasting impact on the technology industry and the people it serves.