Paola Cavallero

Marketing & Operations Director - Microsoft Italy

Paola Cavallero is the Marketing & Operations Director of Microsoft Italy and joins the Leadership Team of Microsoft Italy led by Carlo Purassanta, with the responsibility of strengthening the development of the business of the Italian branch and marketing strategies with particular attention to the world of devices and services and new cloud technologies for businesses and consumers.

In line with the Mobile First, Cloud First strategy, Paola Cavallero will lead a team of professionals in the business and consumer sector, with the aim of accelerating the adoption of new cloud solutions and devices by companies, public administration, families, and citizens, contributing to the digital growth of our country.

Paola Cavallero boasts twenty years of experience in Marketing, Category Management, and Account Management, gained within prominent multinational companies. Before taking on her current role, Paola Cavallero was the General Manager of Mobile Devices Sales. She joined Nokia Italia in 2007 and throughout her career has held roles of increasing responsibility within the organization, such as Sales Director, Marketing Director, and Global Account Manager for Nokia, overseeing Telecom Italia. Previously, she held various positions at Coca-Cola, HBC, and the Gillette Group.

Graduated in Economics (Business Administration) from Bocconi University in Milan, Paola Cavallero is married and has a 14-year-old daughter. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing sports, and playing the piano.