Frans Saxén
Director, Strategy & Growth at Microsoft | Product strategy, SKU and pricing, Business analysis. Builder of strategy, tools, insights.
- Role
- Director Strategy and Growth at Microsoft
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Frans Saxén
Dynamic and versatile technology business leader with a proven track record in product and pricing strategy, backed by hands-on sales experience and a PhD in Economics. As an accomplished people manager and leadership team member, I have successfully led business units, built high-performing teams, and driven data-informed decisions in pricing and packaging. I am passionate about the intersection of technology, business, and economics, and thrive on tackling challenges that empower others—whether they are direct reports, managers, colleagues, customers, or students—to reach their full potential. I\'m an avid reader, cyclist and rower who believes that continuous growth—training your craft, mind, and body—is the foundation for achieving extraordinary results.
Experience
Director Strategy and Growth
Aug 2025 — Present · Redmond, WA, US
I define and align our business strategy, portfolio priorities, and long-range growth ambitions. As part of the Surface Strategy and Growth team, I partner with product management, business planning, finance, operations, sales, and marketing to identify and accelerate portfolio growth opportunities. I assess current and prospective investments to ensure Surface’s strategic goals, roadmap, and go-to-market decisions are consistently aligned with our overall vision.
Education
Hanken School of Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Economics
2009 — 2013
The Wharton School
Marketing
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Marketing
Hanken School of Economics
M. Sc. (Econ.), Economics, accounting
2000 — 2005
Mattlidens Gymnasium
International Baccalaureate - High School diploma
1995 — 1999
Skills
- Marketing
- Product Management
- Teaching
- Software Licensing
- Lecturing
- Coaching
- Competitive Analysis
- Powerpivot
- Market Research
- Game Theory
- Retail
- B2b
- Customer Relations
- Business Case
- Data Analysis
- Sales Management
- Economics
- English
- Latex
- Mobile Communications
- Market Analysis
- Sales
- Politics
- Mobile Devices
- Os X
- Pricing
- Mac Os X
- Apple
- Statistics
- Spss
- Pricing Strategy
- Research
- Conjoint Analysis
- Economic Research
- Matlab
- Management
- Project Management
- Telecommunications
- Analysis
- Econometrics
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