Carmen Krueger
Corporate Vice President, US Federal, Microsoft
Carmen Krueger’s greatest achievement continues to be leading teams that turn vision into reality. Every milestone reflects a shared commitment to innovation and impact. While she values the accomplishments behind her, she remains motivated by the opportunities ahead. Above all, the enduring relationships with family, friends and colleagues represent the highest honor of her professional and personal journey.
Microsoft’s US Federal team is focused on outcomes. At Ignite, the company’s premier user conference, it underscored the importance of measurable impact over “random acts of innovation.” Delivering outcomes for customers, citizens and warfighters is essential to keep pace with mission needs. Technology, innovation and positive change depend on the balance between human creativity and modern tools. The team understands that responsibility and works to ensure this combination leads to meaningful results. Low total cost of ownership must go hand in hand with high return on investment informed not only by technology shifts but by fundamental changes in business processes.
Why Watch
In 2026, Krueger’s team is focused on supporting frontier agencies securely by pairing responsible AI with disciplined, purposeful execution so public servants can deliver more value with less complexity. The team is aligning customer conversations to the frontier journey and reinforcing shared purpose, trust and empowered execution while keeping security at the center of every decision. Their goal is measurable gains in productivity, resilience and mission impact.
“AI transformation is not just about adopting technology; it is about reimagining how we deliver on our customers’ mission,” Krueger said. “Transformational AI combines purposeful execution that brings together people, processes, and technology to create secure, efficient solutions that advance our customers’ mission and deliver tangible value.”
Fun fact: Krueger is an avid coffee drinker and self-declared aficionado who loves her espresso machine. Early mornings with a strong cup may be a small ritual, but it keeps her grounded and focused on the mission.