Whether it's showing that a woman can be a leader in the tech industry, that a global company understands the needs of its local customers, or that AI, 5G, and the recent security risks can transform the way we all work, I know what it takes to change. I believe in the combination of people and solutions that empower companies to bring the future closer to their customers. Having been involved in digital transformation, technology, and telecommunications for over 25 years at KPN and Verizon Business, my journey has led to Avanade.Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud, and advisory services, industry solutions, and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Every day, our 59,000 professionals in 26 countries do what matters to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees, and their customers.​ With the most Microsoft certifications (60,000+) and 18 (out of 18) Gold-level Microsoft competencies, we are uniquely positioned to help businesses grow and solve their toughest challenges.​ As a responsible business, we are building a sustainable world and helping young people from underrepresented communities fulfill their potential.​ Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation.Today, we still don’t have enough women in technology leadership roles. I am always open to contributing to causes that aim to change this. This is why I stand alongside other powerhouse women, scale my influence, expand my capacity to lead and co-create meaningful, positive change for the future at FutureWomenX. We are a global tribe of courageous, ambitious, forward-thinking female leaders united in a mission to elevate women and drive transformative change for a better future. We are senior executives, trailblazing entrepreneurs, revolutionary thought leaders, and rising stars of all kinds with the capacity, courage, and to create a better future.You can learn more about both Avande and FutureWomenX by clicking on the links in the ‘Featured’ section. I'm just a message away if I can be of assistance.All views are my own.