Technology today influences every aspect life, constantly changing and becoming more progressive. But while the word «technology» suggests innovation and progress, employment statistics still show a gender divide, particularly when it comes to women.
Amy Hood, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Microsoft
Amy Hood earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Duke University and holds an MBA degree from Harvard University.
As the first female CFO in Microsoft history, she now works to increase the big tech company’s long-growth while promoting a culture of equality. Hood is focused on bringing additional Black-owned partners and suppliers into Microsoft’s network. She is a big proponent of equality for women in large leadership roles and speaks regularly at events such as Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit.
Hood is responsible for leading Microsoft’s worldwide financial organizations including managing tax planning, acquisitions, audits, accounting and investor relations. She was recognized for leading Microsoft’s largest corporate initiatives, including transiting to the company’s Office 365 service and acquisitions of LinkedIn, Skype and Yammer. Before becoming CFO in 2013, Hood held various roles in Microsoft’s server and tools business along with the corporate financial division. She is credited with helping Microsoft engineer nearly 57 deals, including one of its largest – the $7.6 billion GitHub acquisition in 2018.
Hood’s leadership skills earned her ranking on Forbes list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, where she ranked #63 in 2013 and moved up to #28 in 2022.
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