Unlocking efficiencies through AI, and enabling new business models with Jean Lawrence

Jean Lawrence is Chief Marketing Officer for Nokia Cloud & Network Services, where she leads the global marketing and communications organization spanning portfolio marketing, demand gen digital campaigns, field and partner marketing, product launches, analyst relations, PR, and executive communications. Her work helps communications service providers and enterprises realize the benefits of 5G, cloud, and the digital economy, securing and automating networks, unlocking efficiencies through AI, and enabling new business models.Jean is passionate about building high-performing, empowered teams. Her current organization spans 15 countries and she loves working in global organizations. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in curiosity, candor, and collaboration, providing clear objectives and space for innovation. She believes progress comes from open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and an eagerness to continually learn. A plaque on her desk has a phrase attributed to Michelangelo: “I am still learning.”With more than 25 years of experience in technology and telecom, Jean has held senior leadership roles in marketing, strategy, communications, and product development at Oracle, Computer Sciences Corporation, Motorola, and T-Mobile. At Oracle, she led global product marketing and helped drive growth in SaaS. At Motorola and CSC, she advanced strategy and communications initiatives to drive growth and industry recognition.Jean is also an advocate for representation and mentorship in the tech industry. She has been active in Nokia’s StrongHer program, which fosters career development for women in technology, and she frequently speaks on topics of leadership, innovation, AI, and the future of connectivity. She is energized by opportunities to mentor the next generation of leaders, especially women in STEM, through programs that encourage curiosity, resilience, and bold thinking.