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Sabine Havenstein

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CHRO Microsoft Netherlands; HRD Enterprise Partner Solutions | Software & Digital Platforms EMEA at Microsoft
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Sabine is the CHRO for Microsoft Netherlands and also the HR Director for Enterprise Partner Solutions and Software & Digital Platforms in EMEA. A psychologist by training from the University of Groningen, she has a background in banking with ABN AMRO and champions initiatives focused on digital upskilling.

She is described as a proactive and trusted advisor with an analytical yet pragmatic approach. As an experienced coach and sparring partner for senior leadership, she has a strong focus on talent management, leadership development, and navigating international change within the business.

Unique fact: She combines her background as a psychologist with a strong business sense to lead HR strategy at a global technology company.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
CHRO Microsoft Netherlands; HRD Enterprise Partner Solutions | Software & Digital Platforms EMEA
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
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Digital Upskilling
Actively supports and promotes initiatives offering digital training to help people gain certifications and find opportunities in the IT labor market.
AI Skilling
Co-launched the "AI Skills Passport, " a program designed to equip young people with practical and valuable artificial intelligence skills for the future.
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Work history

7-2025
CHRO Microsoft Netherlands; HRD Enterprise Partner Solutions | Software & Digital Platforms EMEA
Microsoft
11-2021
HR Director/CHRO, Microsoft Netherlands
Microsoft
4-2019 - 11-2021
Head of HR Innovation & Technology
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
5-2017 - 4-2019
Head of HR Private Banking (NL and International)
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
9-2015 - 5-2017
Senior Global HR Business Partner International Clients, ECT Clients
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
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Education
1996 - 12-2000
Drs
University of Groningen
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