Scott Dodds

Scott Dodds was appointed General Manager of SMS&P (Small, Medium Enterprises & Partners Group) for Microsoft UK on 1 January 2007.

The SME and Partner group focuses on Microsoft's small and medium-sized customers and strives to improve the way that Microsoft and its partners engage with this sector. This involves the delivery of first-class sales, marketing and services programmes and drives partner education and support schemes to ensure the best possible customer experience. Scott’s initial focus within SMS&P for FY07 will include driving double-digit growth for the company through working closely with our partners, propelling Microsoft to lead the mid market in the UK and cultivating a more competitive spirit among employees.

Previously, Scott ran the company’s OEM UK and Northern European divisions, since joining Microsoft three years ago in November 2003. He has made a strong impact both internally and externally, utilising his skills and experience to increase customer satisfaction levels in a challenging environment.

Scott has 20 years broad experience in engineering, sales and management. Scott joined Microsoft from Acer, where he was Managing Director of Acer UK & Ireland and on the European Management team for Acer EMEA. Prior to this, Scott worked seven years for Compaq UK in various management roles – latterly as General Manager of UK Channels, responsible for all of Compaq’s direct and indirect partner teams.