Helénè Barnekow

Board Member and parent of SIS alumnus

Hélène has had a long international career in different tech companies such as Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, and Dell Emc. Ten years ago the family moved from Boston to Stockholm, and Hélène was first the CEO of Telia Sweden and thereafter CEO of Microsoft Sweden. Currently she is a board professional and also a leadership consultant through Gaia Leadership. Hélène has two children who both graduated from SIS. Her daughter is now finalising her Masters in Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial in London and her son is majoring in Chemistry at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.

Stockholm International School challenges and inspires students from over 60 countries with a globally recognised academic programme. An international day school in the heart of Stockholm, our diverse community is welcoming and supportive. Our expert faculty and staff create a safe and secure environment in which children thrive.