“You know, there’s a saying at Microsoft, say don’t be a know-it-all, be a learn-it-all and that’s been me since I can remember.”

Vanessa Sorensen is the Chief Partner Officer, ANZ, and Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand. Beyond the workplace and under Vanessa’s leadership, Microsoft has implemented initiatives to increase Maori and Pacific representation in the corporate sector, and her efforts have had a positive ripple effect on the wider community. She strongly believes in the importance of making technology accessible and available to all children worldwide.

Listen in on this gripping episode where our host, Ria, brings our listeners through Vanessa’s extraordinary journey. From her humble beginnings in a caravan park to overcoming homelessness and defying all odds to reach the pinnacle of success, Vanessa shares her raw and introspective insights in this compelling podcast. She brings us through the transformative moments that shaped her unique leadership style and the profound significance of self-belief and reliance on others.