About Positive Leadership

Creating Lasting Impact Through Leadership

As a former EVP & President at Microsoft Corp. as a cofounder of Live for Good, and Chair of SKEMA Business School, Jean-Philippe Courtois is dedicated to empowering the next generation of positive leaders who drive sustainable change through impact entrepreneurship, technology, philanthropy and social innovation.

Jean-Philippe Courtois who gives a lecture
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Leadership Journey

A Journey of Impact

Jean-Philippe’s journey spans four decades of global leadership — from driving tech transformation across the world to empowering young changemakers through impact entrepreneurship, philanthropy and driving positive leadership.
1984

Joined Microsoft France

Started journey at Microsoft, laying foundation for future leadership

2000

President, CEO Microsoft EMEA

Led Microsoft operations across 100+ countries

2015

Co founded Live for Good

Unleashing the potential of diverse youth through impact entrepreneurship

2016

President, EVP Global Sales, Marketing & Operations Microsoft Corp

Led all subsidiaries and the commercial business companywide

What is Positive Leadership?

Positive Leadership is the art of leading with purpose, trust, and courage — to grow others, create lasting value, and drive a positive impact for people, planet, and future generations.

Global Perspective

Insights from leaders around the world shaping the future of business and society

Positive Impact

Driving leadership that creates sustainable value for business and communities

AI Innovation & Growth

Empowering entrepreneurs with AI innovation and a growth mindset

Coaching

Coaching young changemakers and entrepreneurs to create lasting impact

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Live for Good Foundation

Empowering Young Social Entrepreneurs

Founded in 2015, Live for Good mission consists in unleashing the potential of youth from all horizons through impact entrepreneurship

750+

Entrepreneurs Supported

1000+

jobs created

1M+

lives touched

Our Vision

Enable a new generation of positive leaders who are the entrepreneurs of the Common Good. Our focus areas include:

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Impact: 17 UN SDG Goals

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Tech: AI for Good

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Entrepreneurship: Social and Environmental innovation

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Youth: Social Mobility

group of young people who raise their arms
+10 Years
of Positive Impact