Ilijana Vavan is a highly respected leader in the technology and telecommunications sectors, with extensive experience driving growth and transformation across global markets. As Executive Managing Director for Europe at Kaspersky, she played a key role in expanding the company’s regional presence and strengthening its strategic positioning. Prior to this, she built a distinguished career at Microsoft, where she held multiple leadership roles focused on enterprise sales, partner management, and digital transformation initiatives. Her expertise spans cloud computing, cybersecurity, and large-scale organisational strategy.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Ilijana is actively engaged in advisory and board roles, contributing to innovation, leadership development, and diversity in the tech industry. She is a strong advocate for inclusive leadership and is widely recognised for her efforts in supporting the advancement of women in technology, inspiring the next generation of leaders in the digital economy.