CB Rank (Person) 36,621

Stephen Elop is the executive vice president of the Microsoft Devices Group overseeing an expanded devices business that includes Lumia smartphones and tablets, Nokia mobile phones, Xbox hardware, Surface, Perceptive Pixel products, and accessories. Elop rejoined Microsoft in April 2014 following the company’s acquisition of the Nokia Devices and

Services business.

As Nokia’s president and chief executive officer from 2010 to 2013, Elop led the company through a major strategy change where Nokia and Microsoft formed a partnership to build a third ecosystem in mobility with Windows Phone. He focused the smart devices business around industry-leading strengths in imaging, location-based services, and design. At the same time, he forged a strategy to connect the next billion people, bringing affordable smartphones and sophisticated feature phones to global consumers. Over three years, Elop led Nokia through a significant cultural change that resulted in historic levels of employee engagement.

Elop joined Nokia from Microsoft where he was president of the business division overseeing Microsoft Office, communications tools and applications. He previously served as chief operating officer of Juniper Networks, president of worldwide field operations at Adobe Systems, and president and chief executive officer of Macromedia (acquired by Adobe in 2005).

Elop earned a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and management from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, his home country, and was subsequently awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree. A father of five, he’s an active pilot and dedicated ice-hockey fan.

Number of Past Jobs 10
Stephen Elop has had 10 past jobs including Chief Executive Officer at Digital.ai.
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
Digital.ai
Chief Executive OfficerSep 20212023
Telstra
Group Executive, Technology, Innovation and StrategyApr 20162018
Microsoft
Executive Vice President, Microsoft Devices GroupSep 20132015
Nokia
President and CEO, Board of DirectorsSep 15, 2010Sep 2013
Microsoft
President2008Sep 10, 2010
Juniper Networks
COO20072008
Adobe
President, Worldwide Field OperationsDec 2005Dec 2006
Macromedia
President and CEOMar 1998Dec 2005
Boston Market
CIO19921998
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group
CIO19941997
Stephen Elop studied at McMaster University.
Number of Events 1
Stephen Elop has participated in 1 event, Microsoft Build 2014 on Apr 2, 2014.