Microsoft Appointment - New Senior Director of Health in EMEA

MicrosoftMicrosoft is announcing the appointment of Elena Bonfiglioli as Senior Director Health, EMEA Public Sector; reporting to Microsoft's World Wide Health General Manager, Neil Jordan. Ms. Bonfiglioli will be leading Microsoft's efforts to support and develop the community of Health professionals in the EMEA region; growing the company's partner strategy, increasing engagement with health providers, professionals, payers, users and partners; engaging with decision makers and showcasing how Microsoft products and solutions can bring real health impact for a better tomorrow to the region.

Elena Bonfiglioli mentioned: "I see tremendous potential for innovation, sustained market growth and the opportunity to deliver societal benefits through the application of technology in health and wellbeing. Health combines three of my passions: creativity, business, innovation and care. I am honored and thrilled to contribute to this unique venture in my new role across Europe Middle East and Africa."

Prior to her appointment, Elena Bonfiglioli was Director of Corporate Citizenship within Microsoft's Legal & Corporate Affairs and EU Affairs team in Brussels, where she was focused on advancing Microsoft's skills, employability and healthcare initiatives. This included working with academic leaders and stakeholders at the EU and global level to create government and public sector partners. Previously, she has held other roles within Microsoft over the past eight years, within teams such as Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility, Citizenship and Health. Ms. Bonfiglioli is also the co-Founder of the Women in Leadership Network (WiL).

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About Microsoft in Health
Microsoft is committed to improving health around the world through software innovation. Over the past 13 years, Microsoft has steadily increased its investments in health with a focus on addressing the challenges of health providers, health and social services organizations, payers, consumers and life sciences companies worldwide. Microsoft closely collaborates with a broad ecosystem of partners and delivers its own powerful health solutions, such as Amalga, HealthVault, and a portfolio of identity and access management technologies acquired from Sentillion Inc. in 2010. Together, Microsoft and its industry partners are working to deliver health solutions for the way people aspire to work and live.

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