Anna Zongollowicz Joins Microsoft as Director of Education and Workforce Policy for Asia

Microsoft has appointed Dr. Anna Zongollowicz as the new Director of Education and Workforce Policy for Asia, based in Singapore. This strategic hire aims to strengthen the company’s regional education team as artificial intelligence continues to transform learning environments and global labor markets. Zongollowicz will focus on developing policies that help education systems adapt to technological shifts and prepare the workforce for emerging opportunities.

Dr. Anna Zongollowicz joins Microsoft’s regional education team under the leadership of Pat Yongpradit, the General Manager of Global Education and Workforce Policy. Based in Singapore, her role as Director of Education and Workforce Policy for Asia involves overseeing how education systems respond to the integration of AI and ensuring learners are equipped for the evolving demands of the modern workplace. Zongollowicz expressed that the position allows her to return to Southeast Asia, a region central to her professional background, to address the intersection of skills development and labor market changes.

With over 15 years of experience, Zongollowicz brings a deep expertise in workforce development and education systems to the tech giant. Her previous tenure includes serving as a Senior Skills Programme Officer at the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO). Additionally, she served as Team Leader and Project Director at Swisscontact in Myanmar, where she managed a CHF 9.2 million phase of a vocational skills development program designed to train 15,000 young people and support approximately 100 small and medium-sized enterprises.

In her new capacity, Zongollowicz will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including government bodies, academic institutions, industry leaders, and the nonprofit sector. She will work alongside Microsoft colleagues such as Andreea Calbeaza, Caroline McGrath, Jasmine Begum, and Naria Santa Lucia to implement policies that support educational resilience in the face of AI-driven disruption. The appointment underscores Microsoft's commitment to shaping the future of workforce readiness and educational policy across the Asian market during a period of significant technological transition.