Victoria Espinel

CEO

Victoria Espinel is CEO of the Business Software Alliance, advancing enterprise software companies' leadership on artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and digital trade. A recognized global expert on tech policy, Victoria has grown the organization’s worldwide presence in over 30 countries, she frequently testifies before Congress, and is a leading voice in media, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Financial Times, and Bloomberg News.

Posts by Victoria Espinel

Privacy Shield: A Strong Framework for Transatlantic Digital Trade

Sep 18, 2017 in Cloud Computing, Data, Global Markets, Privacy

The Privacy Shield agreement has already improved data protection and digital trade between the EU and the US in its first year, and that should continue, writes Victoria A. Espinel.

BSA Lends a Helping Hand

Jun 20, 2017 in Industry

Last Friday, BSA held its second annual Global Day of Service, where we encourage BSA team members around the world to take time out of their workday to volunteer at local organizations. This year, nine of our offices participated and it has been incredibly rewarding to see their acts of service. This year, I joined … Read More >>

Software.org: At the Intersection of Software and Society

Apr 4, 2017 in Industry

When it comes to software, society faces three key challenges. We need to design policies that can stay ahead of cutting-edge technologies. We need to prepare for the workforce of the future. And we need to better support diversity, inclusion, and economic opportunity for all. Software.org: the BSA Foundation will tackle all of these challenges … Read More >>

Survey Says: Tell Us Your Predictions for the Future of Software

Mar 23, 2017 in Industry

When will you be able to buy a 4D-printed coat that becomes waterproof when it starts to rain? When will the government start collecting taxes via the blockchain? When will an augmented reality movie win a Golden Globe award? When will you work for a company with a robot on its board of directors? When … Read More >>

An Open Letter to Congress: Software Industry’s Priorities Create Jobs

Jan 12, 2017 in Data, Industry, Intellectual Property

Dear 115th Congress, Congratulations on your election to office – we look forward to working with you. Job creation will undoubtedly be a top priority on your list in the coming year, and it’s a top priority for our industry. As our recent economic impact report shows (done in collaboration with the Economist Intelligence Unit) … Read More >>