More than 30 years in IT and general business management, incl. almost 17 years at Microsoft. Career in financial services, manufacturing and the IT application development and services industries. Former Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Saudi Arabia. Currently, General Manager, Microsoft Africa Initiatives. Responsible for the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative, based in Johannesburg. Personal experience in business start-up, raising venture funding and establishing research and manufacturing operations in Africa. Interests: taking on new challenges and delivering maximum impact to communities around the world.