Albanian technology expert Drena Kusari has announced that she has taken on a major new role at the global technology giant Microsoft.
In a post shared on LinkedIn, Kusari revealed that she has officially begun her position as Corporate Vice President and General Manager within the company.
“I’m excited to share that I’m starting a new position as Corporate Vice President and General Manager at Microsoft!” Kusari wrote.
This role is considered among the highest executive levels within the company’s structure, placing her among the top leadership of one of the world’s largest technology firms.
Her appointment marks another notable success story for Albanian women in the global technology industry.
According to reports, Kusari has built her career within the Silicon Valley ecosystem and across major international companies, establishing herself as one of the Albanian professionals to reach senior leadership levels in global innovation and technology.
Born and raised in Gjakova, she moved to the United States in 1999 following the Kosovo war, where she completed her final year of high school. Her first job was as an interpreter and field worker for Save the Children shortly after the war.
Kusari holds a dual degree in Economics and Diplomacy from Occidental College, and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, one of the most prestigious business schools in the world.
Prior to joining Microsoft, she held key roles at major global firms, including Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst, McKinsey & Company as a strategy consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and Lyft, where she served as General Manager for the Southwest and Hawaii region—becoming the first woman to lead that division. She also held a leadership role in strategy and business development at Bumble.
Her career trajectory highlights both her professional achievements and the growing global presence of Albanian talent in top-tier technology leadership.
