The digital classrooms at Knutby School
Distance learning in Swedish primary schools has accelerated the development of effective hybrid teaching. Microsoft’s Jerker Porat visited Knutby school […]
Power Women Igniting Inspiration
Joana Pires
Director Partner Go to Market Strategy - EMEA
2025 Winners announcement
The Microsoft Power Women Awards are part of our continued mission to celebrate, elevate, and empower women in technology across its partner organizations in the EMEA region. This initiative is one of the ways Microsoft champions greater diversity and inclusion within our partner ecosystem, and beyond.
This year, we were thrilled to receive 368 nominations from partners across 20 countries and regions, highlighting the depth of female leadership, innovation, and impact in tech. Thank you to every woman who submitted an entry or was nominated. Your drive, passion, and achievements are nothing short of inspiring.
Today, we are proud to announce the 20 winners of the 2025 Microsoft Power Women Awards. These exceptional women not only stand out in their fields, but also lead by example, fostering inclusive environments, mentoring others, and pioneering impactful technologies.
Each winner will be invited to join the 3rd Edition of the Microsoft Women’s Leadership Program, developed by Professor Jennifer Petriglieri at the INSEAD Business School in Fontainebleau, France.
Let’s celebrate these women as catalysts for progress—sparking inspiration for the next generation of female tech talent.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s Microsoft Power Women!
- Africa. Olajumoke Toriola, Chief Technology Officer, Ha‑Shem Limited
- Austria. Susanne Zach, Partner EY, AI & Data Lead
- Belgium. Evelien Caimo, Deal Shaper & Pursuit Lead Large & Complex ICT Enterprise Deals
- Central Europe. Agne Balkeviciute Lajiene, Service Line Manager at Companial
- Denmark. Rikke Wümpelmann Juhl, CEO, VENZO
- EMEA. Zulal Tannur, Founder & CEO – FROM YOUR EYES & NeuroVision AI Tech
- Finland. Minna Lindholm, CEO & Managing Director HiQ Finland and Poland
- France. Valérie Gardent, Group Client Delivery Partner, Capgemini France
- Germany. Meike Müller, Managing Director. PHAT CONSULTING GmbH
- Ireland. Breda O’Callaghan, Managing Director, Technology & Data, KPMG Ireland
- Italy. Silvia Restelli, Head of Marketing and Solutions Sales, V-Valley
- Middle East. Hala Alsadi, Business Unit Head – Cloud Security. Paramount Computer Systems
- Netherlands. Stephanie Wagenaar, Head of Advisory, Strategy and Experiences at Avanade
- Norway. Kristin Nyberg, CEO twoday Norway
- Portugal. Carmo Palma, Managing Director. Axians Portugal
- Southeast Europe. Ezgi Sümer, Sales Director Arena
- Spain. Susana Prado García, Directora General INETUM Cataluña
- Sweden. Caroline Segerstéen Runervik, CEO, Capgemini Nordics
- Switzerland. Emma Page, VP, Operations & Digital, Sunrise
- UK. Geraldine Evans, Chief Operating Officer, Prosperity 24/7
