Alice Jolla on leadership
From Leadership Lessons from Microsoft CAO Alice Jolla · · Financial Executives International (FEI)
“As you scale, you can't do it all yourself. You can only scale through others, so developing others becomes critical to achieving broader goals.”
On , Alice Jolla, Corporate Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer at Microsoft, spoke about leadership during Leadership Lessons from Microsoft CAO Alice Jolla on Financial Executives International (FEI).
About Alice Jolla
Alice Jolla, Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Microsoft and a board director at Rockwell Automation, appeared on the FEI Podcast on March 17, 2026)Skip. During the interview, Jolla discussed her career journey, which she described as beginning with counting cash for her father's businesses as a child)Skip. She shared advice on professional development, stating that "there is no substitution for excellence in your craft and what you're going to bring to the table — preparation" and that individuals should consider "what do you have to offer and why?" Jolla also emphasized the importance of letting go of perfectionism and delegating work as one advances in their career. Jolla further commented on leadership and scaling responsibility, saying, "As you scale, you can't do it all yourself. You can only scale through others, so developing others becomes critical to achieving broader goals." She encouraged listeners to say yes to opportunities before feeling ready and to build relationships long before they are needed. The interview was part of a series leading up to Financial Executives International’s ICONS: Leaders in Finance event.