Ana Rita Pereira

Government and Healthcare lead for Western Europe, Microsoft

Ana Rita Pereira is currently serving as the Microsoft Government and Healthcare lead for Western Europe. Previously, she held the position of Executive Director for Public Sector and was a Board Member at Microsoft Portugal. With a strong foundation spanning 15 years in consulting, primarily at Accenture and EY, Ana Rita has garnered extensive expertise in consulting, technology, management, and sales.

Throughout her distinguished career, she boasts a proven track record of propelling growth and fostering innovation across various industries, with a distinct focus on the Public Sector and Healthcare domains. Ana Rita's academic journey includes a master’s degree in international studies from the University of Lisbon. Furthermore, she has further honed her skills through participation in various management programs at prestigious institutions such as AESE Business School and Portuguese Catholic University.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ana Rita is deeply committed to community engagement. She contributes to the Professional Women Network, a globally-present NGO dedicated to fostering diversity within organizations. This commitment resonates with her core values and underpins her management philosophy. Additionally, Ana Rita volunteers her time and expertise to organizations including Junior Achievement and the Portuguese Food Bank Against Hunger.

As a personal note, Ana Rita is married has two daughters.