Jacqui Miranda has spent over two decades transforming leadership in the digital economy—not through volume, but through values and voice.
As the Head of Asia Corporate Segment at Microsoft, Jacqui leads strategies that accelerate AI adoption among mid-sized enterprises across the region. But for her, transformation doesn’t begin with technology—it begins with access. “Technology without access is privilege,” she says. “With access, it becomes power, shared power.”
That belief has shaped a large part of her 26-year career. From co-developing AI transformation strategies tailored to the needs of local businesses to championing inclusive skilling through Singapore’s Women in Tech GenAI x Digital Leaders initiative, Jacqui has helped over 200 digitally mature companies embrace not only innovation but equity.
As Chair of Microsoft Asia Pacific’s Women Council and Co-Chair of its Allyship D&I Council, Jacqui drove inclusive leadership across borders. She led listening circles, launched allyship campaigns, and mentored women and minority talent at every career stage—all in partnership with leading institutions like United Women Singapore, Dell, National University of Singapore (NUS), and Adobe. Her team’s work was shortlisted for the Asia Women in IT Awards – DEI Category in 2021.
Her advocacy goes beyond corporate walls. A certified Blackbelt Coach and member of the Singapore Institute of Directors, Jacqui continues to mentor rising leaders and champion inclusive governance. She’s taken the stage globally to speak on bias in AI—including at the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, where she joined 500+ leaders from 50 nations to discuss “Tech as a Vector of Inclusion.”
Jacqui’s approach is rooted in three core strategies: cultivating inclusive leadership through allyship, mentoring emerging talent with honesty and intention, and supporting public-private partnerships that bridge the digital divide for underserved businesses. It’s this intentionality that makes her leadership resonate—from boardrooms to bootcamps.
About #empowHER50 campaign
This campaign celebrates women leaders at Microsoft, past and present, who have been instrumental in democratizing access to technology, opportunity, and growth. By honoring their contributions over the last half-century, this campaign highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and inclusivity. Through digital spotlights, a commemorative coffee table book, live recognition events, and more, the campaign inspires collective action toward achieving equitable societal goals. To learn more about empowHER50, please visit https://womenincloud.com/empowHER50
To learn about Microsoft 50th celebrations: https://news.microsoft.com/microsoft-50/
