Former Vodafone Germany CEO Philippe Rogge returned to Microsoft as worldwide public sector leader.

Philippe Rogge Named Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector Leader

Microsoft has appointed Philippe Rogge, former CEO of Vodafone Germany, as corporate vice president of worldwide public sector.

In a LinkedIn post published Tuesday, Rogge announced that his appointment marks his return to Microsoft, where he succeeds Angela Heise as head of worldwide public sector.

“Public sector organizations around the world are facing a triple mandate: modernize legacy systems, embrace AI to drive national competitiveness, and ensure sovereignty over data and infrastructure. They are exactly the kind of challenges that energize me and that Microsoft is uniquely positioned to help solve,” Rogge said in his post.

He expressed gratitude to Heise and noted that he is excited to partner with governments, defense and intelligence organizations and educators worldwide to help them navigate future public sector challenges.

In a separate post on the professional networking site, Heise welcomed Rogge’s return to Microsoft and said that she would help facilitate a smooth transition.

“With his global perspective and passion for empowering public institutions, I know he’ll build on our momentum and lead the team into its next great chapter,” she said of Rogge.

Who Is Philippe Rogge?

Rogge previously served as chief executive of Vodafone Germany.

Before Vodafone, he spent more than a decade at Microsoft, where he held various leadership roles, including regional president for Central and Eastern Europe; chief operating officer for China; and general manager for Belgium and Luxembourg.

The Microsoft executive’s industry career included senior leadership positions at Option, Belgacom, Compagnie Maritime Belge and ExxonMobil.

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