Lasse Gerdt

Lasse Gerdt has a wide range of experience in the technology industry. Lasse is currently the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at WithSecure, a role they started in 2024. Prior to that, they worked as an Advisor at DeliwiAI starting in 2023.

Lasse has a significant background in Microsoft, where they held various high-level positions. From 2019 to 2023, they were the Head of Azure Sales, responsible for leading the Azure Enterprise cloud, AI, and cloud security businesses. Lasse also served as the Director of Azure Sales, Global and Strategic Accounts, overseeing the global Azure enterprise account business and helping large enterprises leverage cloud solutions.

Before Microsoft, Lasse worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2015 to 2019. Lasse held the role of Head of Strategic and Global Alliances, EMEA, where they led the ramp-up and execution of the Amazon Global SI and enterprise alliance business in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Prior to these roles, Lasse had various positions at Microsoft, starting in 2007. This included leading partner and channel strategies, cloud and online services, and business development for cloud services and smart/mobile devices. Lasse also worked as a Global Account Executive for Nokia, managing global sales, business development, and partnerships.

Lasse began their career at Cidercone Oy, a start-up company, where they became the VP of Sales and Business Development. Lasse later held the position of VP of Sales and Marketing at Cidercone. Before that, they worked at Compaq as a Business Manager for enterprise mobile solutions and a Global Account Manager.

Overall, Lasse Gerdt has extensive experience in driving sales, leading strategic accounts, and developing partnerships in the technology industry.

Lasse Gerdt obtained a M.Sc. degree in Telecommunications from Aalto University between the years 1993 and 1999. Later, in 2003 and 2004, they pursued studies in Organizational Leadership and People Management at Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu, although no degree was mentioned.