Hema Prapoo

Hema Prapoo is Microsoft’s Global Energy Industry Leader, driving strategy, growth, and innovative large-scale transformation & partnership across the oil and gas value chain. She partners with leading energy companies, governments, OEMs and ecosystem startups to unlock new sources of business value - accelerating growth, strengthening resilience, and advancing sustainable business outcomes. As a recognized leader at the intersection of energy, AI, and advanced technologies, Hema brings over two decades of experience spanning offshore engineering to enterprise strategy. She is known for translating macro forces—including geopolitics, shifting energy demand, decarbonization, and AI—into actionable growth strategies, new business models, and competitive advantages. A trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and policymakers, she drives enterprise reinvention—aligning strategy, operating models, and workforce transformation to deliver measurable impact at scale. Her work spans national energy agendas, emerging technologies, market expansion strategies, and future-ready talent development. Hema is known for pragmatic, outcome-driven leadership, consistently bridging market realities with technological innovation to create long-term value. Prior to Microsoft, she held senior leadership roles across operations, technology, and business development in global energy markets.