Gabriela Popescu, the new Country Manager for Microsoft Romania, Moldova and the CIS region

Starting March 1, Gabriela Popescu has taken over the position of Country Manager for Microsoft Romania, Moldova and the CIS.

Gabriela has extensive experience in legal, business and technology, with extensive expertise in commercial and regulatory issues, compliance and collaboration, in Central and Eastern Europe. Gabriela joined Microsoft Romania in 2017, and most recently served as Interim General Manager, alongside her role as Head of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs for Central Europe, supporting Microsoft’s operations and strategic initiatives across the region.

With a proven track record in navigating complex regulatory environments and building trusted partnerships with clients, policymakers and industry stakeholders, Gabriela is ideally positioned to continue driving Romania’s digital transformation and accelerating the responsible adoption of AI, with a strong focus on business growth, economic competitiveness and trust.

“Microsoft has exceptional talent and a growing digital ambition, and we will continue to invest, collaborate, and support this effort with reliable, secure, and responsible technology. This year, Microsoft celebrates 30 years of presence in Romania, and this commitment is stronger than ever. In my new role, I look forward to working closely with customers, partners, and public institutions, helping organizations use cloud and AI technologies in a way that creates real value, strengthens resilience, and supports sustainable economic growth. Digital transformation is not just about technology. It is about trust, skills, and long-term partnerships, and this is the approach Microsoft is taking today and will continue to take in the years to come.” – Gabriela Popescu.

Continuing Microsoft’s Commitments in Romania

Under Gabriela’s leadership, Microsoft will continue its long-term commitments to Romania, building on decades of local presence and partnerships with the public and private sectors. These commitments include:

• Supporting Romania’s digital transformation agenda, particularly in key areas such as public services, education, healthcare and national resilience, through secure cloud and AI technologies.

• Accelerating the responsible adoption of AI, in line with European values ​​and regulations, and facilitating innovation within organizations, while protecting data, security and privacy.

• Strengthening digital skills and local innovation ecosystems, working closely with partners, academia and institutions to leverage Romania’s exceptional technical talent.

Microsoft remains a long-standing partner of Romania, committed to supporting sustainable economic growth, competitiveness and innovation, while ensuring that technology is used responsibly, safely and in the service of people and society.