From 1 March, Gabriela Popescu has taken on the role of Country Manager for Microsoft Romania, Moldova & CIS.
Gabriela brings a proven track record at the intersection of law, business, and technology, with deep expertise in commercial and regulatory matters, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across Central and Eastern Europe. Having joined Microsoft Romania in 2017, she has most recently served as General Manager ad interim, alongside her role as Corporate, External & Legal Affairs Lead for Central Europe, supporting Microsoft’s operations and strategic initiatives across the region.
With a proven track record of navigating complex regulatory environments and building trusted partnerships with customers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, Gabriela is well positioned to continue driving CIS countries digital transformation and accelerating responsible AI adoption with a strong focus on business growth, economic competitiveness, and trust.
“Microsoft has exceptional talent and a growing digital ambition, and Microsoft will continue to invest, collaborate and support this journey with trusted, secure and responsible technology.
In my role, I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners and public institutions helping organizations use cloud and AI technologies in a way that drives real value, strengthens resilience, and supports sustainable economic growth.
Digital transformation is not just about technology. It is about trust, skills, and long‑term partnership, and this is the approach Microsoft takes today and for the years to come.”- Gabriela Popescu.
Continuing Microsoft’s commitments
Under Gabriela’s leadership, Microsoft will continue its long‑term commitments to CIS countries, building on years of local presence and partnership with the public and private sectors. These commitments include:
- Supporting digital transformation agenda, particularly in key areas such as public services, education, healthcare, and national resilience, through secure cloud and AI technologies.
- Accelerating responsible AI adoption, aligned with European values and regulations, and enabling organizations to innovate while protecting data, security, and privacy.
- Strengthening digital skills and local innovation ecosystems, working closely with partners, academia, and institutions.
Microsoft remains a long‑standing partner the region, committed to supporting sustainable economic growth, competitiveness, and innovation while ensuring that technology is deployed responsibly, securely, and in service of people and society.
