Hélène Barnekow joined Microsoft in December 2018 and has more than 25 years of experience from the IT and Telecom industry. She previously worked as CEO at Telia Sweden. Hélène Barnekow has also been acting as Head of Field & Partner Marketing at EMC in Boston, USA where she was awarded several awards for her excellent results in leadership and marketing. She also has had various leadership roles at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications. Hélène Barnekow is a member of the board of GN Store Nord A / S and Kindred Group plc