A French and American national, Ms. Lila Tretikov is a leading expert on Artificial Intelligence and innovation-driven business transformation. Since 2024, she has been Partner and Head of AI Strategy at New Enterprise Associates, Inc., a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley.

Ms. Tretikov studied computer science (specializing in AI) and visual art at the University of California, Berkeley.

Prior to joining New Enterprise Associates, Ms. Tretikov was employed by Microsoft Corporation since 2018. She notably held the position of Corporate Vice President & Deputy Chief Technology Officer from April 2020 to January 2024, driving large-scale AI transformation. Previously, Ms. Tretikov served as Senior Vice President of Engie SA, a multinational energy company, and Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Terrawatt Initiative, a non-profit corporation launched by Engie, Total, IBM and other multinationals to accelerate decarbonization of global industries. She was previously Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Wikimedia Foundation and Wikipedia Endowment, which support Wikipedia.

Ms. Tretikov sits on the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG, Volvo Car Corporation, Xylem Inc. and Zendesk Inc. She joined the Board of Directors of Capgemini SE on January 5, 2026.

Ms. Tretikov brings to the Board her technological skills and her expertise in Artificial Intelligence as well as business transformation through technology, in particular in the energy transition.

Principal office:
Head of AI Strategy, at New Enterprise Associates, Inc.