Alicia recently joined Google in the role of Managing Director, Agency, Platforms and Investor Partnerships. Prior to that she spent 12 years with Microsoft across various Sales and Marketing leadership roles, most recently leading Global Agencies and Acquisition, nurturing media and tech partnerships with large global holding companies and independent agencies. Prior to joining tech, Alicia spent the first 16 years of her career in global creative and media agency networks across WPP, Publicis and Omnicom; managing a diverse range of brands, including Electrolux, Gillette, LG and Dell. Alicia has lived and worked extensively across the US, Europe, Australia, South East Asia, Greater China, South Korea and Japan, and for the last 10 years, has called New York home. Alicia is a fervent downhill skier. A calculated risk-taker. She is well traveled, but has yet to visit Peru. Pragmatic. A sociologist. Results-driven. A lateral thinker. A strong work ethic. Balanced. Inspired. Well-read. Never enough time to read. Loves what she does. Blessed.