Karen Kocher

Global General Manager, Talent & Learning Experiences and Workforce/Workplace of the Future, Microsoft

Karen Kocher is the global general manager of talent & learning experiences for Microsoft. She was previously the chief learning officer of Cigna where she was responsible for capability development and maximization for all of CIGNA’s global employees, as well as external audiences including producers, health care professionals, customers, and clients. Karen has over 15 years’ experience managing learning and development functions within Fortune 250 companies. In addition to roles leading education organizations, Karen’s background includes technical and sales positions within the insurance and financial services industries.