Katarina is the General Manager for Strategic Relations at Microsoft European Government Affairs, leading relations with the European Institutions and other important stakeholders on legislative and political priorities impacting the company. She has over 20 years of policy and political experience in Brussels. Previously, Katarina founded and was the Managing Partner of RISE, an advisory firm specialised in corporate purpose and strategy. Before that she worked at Burson-Marsteller, Marakon and the European Commission. Katarina has deep experience in strategic communications, government affairs and EU policy, and developing creative, global campaigns to shape legislation and drive positive societal impact.

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