Kimberly Fuqua

Tech & Diversity Champion

For over 25 years, Kimberly Fuqua has been a driving force at Microsoft, currently serving as EMEA Senior Director, Customer Experience. She turns strategies into customer victories, reshaping how clients leverage Microsoft’s cutting-edge platforms. Her real passion lies in fostering a more inclusive tech industry. As a pivotal leader in the Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) employee resource group, she spearheaded the “Leadership Coaching Program,” propelling diverse talent into executive roles. Kimberly hopes to make just as much impact as part of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce (NL). Her influence also spans borders, shaping inclusive practices across EMEA through her former role on the Microsoft Netherlands Diversity & Inclusion Council.

Armed with an arsenal of elite certifications, Kimberly navigates the global tech landscape with laser-focused precision. Her project management? Surgical. Her approach? Relentlessly results-driven. Beyond the boardroom, Kimberly’s a force of nature on the speaking circuit. Her keynotes don’t just inspire – they ignite. Whether she’s championing gender equality or celebrating cultural diversity, her words resonate long after the applause fades.

Kimberly’s impact ripples far beyond the walls of a global tech giant. Through organizations like Stichting Zwarte Vrouwen voor Technologie (ZVVT), she’s flinging open the doors of the tech world to underrepresented groups, rewriting the script on who gets to shape our digital future. With a powerhouse portfolio of certifications, including Certified Diversity Professional and Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner, Kimberly is a force in the industry. Her core competencies span cross-cultural fluency, program and project management, and strategic leadership. She’s a master of navigating complex challenges, driving results, and inspiring transformation across organizations.

Kimberly Fuqua isn't just a leader; she's a Catalyst For Change.

In a world craving authentic leadership, Kimberly stands as a beacon, illuminating the path to a more diverse, dynamic, and daring tech industry. Blending corporate brilliance with fierce advocacy and heartfelt mentorship, she’s crafting a future where innovation and inclusion aren’t just goals—they’re the new normal.

With every initiative, every speech, and every mentorship, Kimberly isn’t just shaping the future of tech; she’s empowering a new generation to dream bigger, reach higher, and change the world. In an industry hungry for authentic leadership, Kimberly isn’t just answering the call – she’s redefining it!