Microsoft

Microsoft

• Bill Gates

• Steven A. Ballmer

• James I. Cash Jr. Ph.D.

• Dina Dublon

• Raymond V. Gilmartin

• David F. Marquardt

• Charles H. Noski

• Jon A. Shirley

UK Executives

Gordon Frazer

Neil Thompson

Nick Barley

Sharon Baylay

Steve Dunn

Scott Dodds

Andy Watson

Matthew Bishop

Tery Smith

General Manager, Public Sector, Microsoft Ltd

Terry Smith is responsible for the strategic direction of Microsoft’s Public Sector business in the UK. He leads sales, marketing and services teams which address the healthcare, central and local government, defence, education, police and criminal justice sectors.

Terry has worked at Microsoft since July 1995 and has managed a number of partner & customer groups in that time, spanning independent software vendors (ISVs), SI’s, web developers as well as enterprise & corporate customers. Whilst heading the Public Sector business at Microsoft Ltd, Terry has been responsible for some of the world’s largest IT projects, notably the provision of the UK Digital Curriculum in partnership with the BBC as well as major innovative projects with the NHS, Inland Revenue, MOD and a number of local authorities.

Terry has led his team in fundamentally altering the relationships Microsoft has with UK Government. The aim has been to become a strategic partner with Government organisations (such as the MOD, FCO, and London Borough of Newham) in their efforts to make Britain a better place in which to live, learn and do business. Terry has also been instrumental in building strategic relationships with organisations such as Accenture and CAP and ensuring that Microsoft is a key partner for specialist companies in the UK.

Prior to his current role, Terry was Head of the Internet Business Group focussing sales and marketing efforts targeting DotComs, Marketplaces & ASP’s. With 25 years experience in the IT industry, immediately prior to Microsoft Terry worked as Sales Director for the largest UK Healthcare ISV – ACT Medisys.

Born in the North West, Terry started his career at Unisys where he spent 12 years in a number of sales & management positions, working with major customers such as Pilkingtons, ICI & Bass. ^[1]

Chris Parker

Senior Director, Law and Corporate Affairs, Microsoft Ltd

Chris leads the Law and Corporate Affairs team in the UK.

He has significant legal and corporate affairs experience in the information technology industry. Prior to joining Microsoft, Chris was Senior Counsel for Apple Europe and Legal & Government Affairs Director at Compaq. He also spent more than 17 years at Digital Equipment Co. Ltd (DEC) in various legal roles.

His main areas of expertise are IT licensing, Intellectual Property and competition law. He has been involved in a number of competition investigations, by both UK and EU authorities and was instrumental in settling the European Commission's investigation into DEC in 1997 (the Digital Undertaking).

Chris is an English barrister and holds a law degree from the University of Hull. ^[2]

Alison Dodd

Senior Director, OEM, Microsoft Ltd

Bronwyn Kunhardt

Head of Corporate Reputation and Diversity, Microsoft Ltd

Bronwyn Kunhardt is a member of Microsoft's leadership team in the UK. As head of Corporate Reputation and Diversity, she is briefed to create and drive policy within Microsoft in these critical areas and to allocate the necessary resources to ensure that the organisation maintains its leadership position in the industry.

In fulfilling her role, Bronwyn develops and evangelises the innovative policies adopted by Microsoft to promote increased diversity within its organisation. She also works collaboratively with its stakeholders and partners, including pressure groups, political parties and government to lead new thinking and policy in this area.

Bronwyn has been with Microsoft for ten years. Before taking up her new role in January 2005, she headed the Image and Reputation team at MSN UK, focused on building understanding of issues such as child safety, work life balance. She was also responsible for managing MSN's Citizenship, Community Affairs, and Consumer Research programmes.

While in this role, she spearheaded an award winning employment package which has led to 80% of the workforce, including all of the leadership team, starting to work flexibly.

Bronwyn holds a Masters Degree in Social Anthropology and Development from the School of African and Oriental Studies in London. ^[3]

David Gartenberg

HR Director, Microsoft Ltd

Dave Gartenberg was appointed HR Director of Microsoft Ltd in July 2005 to oversee the People, Organisation and Culture strategies for the whole of the UK.

Dave first joined Microsoft in the US in January 2001, as Senior HR Manager within the US Eastern region where he was responsible for 1,200 employees located across five sales districts.

Dave’s next role from September 2002 was as HR Director in the US Corporate Business team, where he led the HR team focused on the newly formed 3,000 person Operations and Technology Group (OTG).

Prior to joining Microsoft, Dave spent more than seven years with Rohm and Haas, a $6B global specialty chemicals manufacturer. He started off as an Internal Consultant in their Leadership and Organization Effectiveness group, and then worked his way though a variety of client focused HR roles, finishing up as the HR Director for the Office of Technology, responsible for the technology backbone of the company (Research, Manufacturing, Engineering and Corporate Development functions).

Dave earned his undergraduate degree in Economics at George Washington University, Washington DC and spent three years as an Economic analyst working for a consulting firm that was focused on Mergers and Acquisitions. Dave then returned to university and gained an MBA in Organisational Behaviour and Development, where he was offered a Fellowship and taught undergraduate Management Science classes. ^[4]

Raymond O'Hare Regional Director in Scotland

Raymond O'Hare was appointed as regional director for Scotland in Novemebr. O'Hare was previously regional manager Scotland, Microsoft Small, Mid-market Solutions and Partners. He joined Microsoft in 1997.

OHare is responsible for maintaining the successful business addressing the SME community in Scotland and working with enterprise customers and partners to develop solutions based on Microsoft technologies that allow them to realise their business potential.

Partners remain a key focus for OHare and he will continue to develop the local partner network to service the requirements of all Scottish businesses. O'Hare has very strong existing relationships with the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, ICAS, Law Society and Scottish Enterprise.

As O'Hare explained. "We have had a very positive year in Scotland. My new role will allow me to build on the relationships I have developed with key influencers, partners and customers and expand this work to cover all our Scottish business. I am very pleased with what we have achieved and am looking forward to establishing a strong Microsoft presence in Scotland."

Alistair Baker, managing director, Microsoft UK, said: "Raymond has been invaluable in cementing our presence in Scotland. His excellent work with the SME community and strong relationships with key influencers, combined with his considerable experience, made him the obvious choice for the role."

Microsoft's Edinburgh-based Scottish office opened in 1994 and has grown from one person to a 40-strong team, the majority of which are part of the sales and services organisations.

OHare joined Microsoft in 1997 and under his leadership, the UK retail banking and Scotland Services organisations have grown into a 12million + business.

Prior to joining Microsoft O'Hare worked for Royal Bank of Scotland and built a number of businesses from their early stages, including a financial services sales division for ICL in Dublin and a substantial multi-vendor services business for Digital in Scotland. ^[5]

Microsoft Governement Leaders Forum

The annual forum brings together Prime Ministers, Ministers, EU Commissioners and policy advisers from across Europe, marking one of the most senior gatherings of European leaders Scotland has seen.

The Government Leaders’ Forum Europe is one of Microsoft’s flagship events for government, parliamentarians, education and business leaders across the continent and is being supported by a partnership of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive.

The event provides a forum to formulate successful strategies in key areas relating to connected government, digital learning, employability skills and the transition to the knowledge economy. This year will reflect a number of Scotland’s experiences as the host country

Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, George Reid MSP said:

“Our Parliament is committed to the widest possible engagement with the people, one important element in this being the use of technology. From my attendance at this year’s forum in Lisbon, it is clear that the Scottish experience has much to share with the political institutions of Europe.

“This conference provides an opportunity to debate key issues of engagement and economic development which affect citizens and states across Europe.

“I look forward to welcoming the Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum. Once again, Holyrood will provide the stage that puts Scotland at the heart of international debate.”

The President of Microsoft International, Jean-Philippe Courtois said:

“The Scottish Parliament offers a unique setting to hold a very interactive and participative Government Leaders’ Forum. This event offers an excellent opportunity to bring together top policy makers and industry leaders from across the continent to facilitate a discussion around the impact of ICT on parliaments and their citizens. Microsoft is grateful to both the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive for their support and cooperation in bringing the GLF to Edinburgh.” ^[6]

Microsoft Government Leaders Forum Bill gates accompanied Jack Mc Connell in a press statemetn highlighting the philanthropic work both the Microsoft Corporation and the Scottish Executive will undertake in helping young Scots achieve. The signed agreement aims to train 100,000 Scots in computer skills ^[7] The project is aimed at those not in education, employment or training (NEET)

Microsoft says Scottish NHS must curb IT spend ^[8]

Notes

1. ^ Microsoft website Board of Directorsaccessed 30/01/07
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9. ^Scottish Parliament to host the UK’s first Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum | 20 September 2006.[9]
10. ^Scottish Parliament to host the UK’s first Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum | 20 September 2006.[10]Microsoft UK Press Center Raymond O'Hareaccessed 18/02/07
11. ^ Scottish Parliament to host the UK’s first Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum | 20 September 2006.[11]Microsoft UK Press Center Raymond O'Hareaccessed 18/02/07
12. ^ Lucy Sherriff Microsoft says Scottish NHS must curb IT spend: Unusual advice from a vendor The Register, Published Wednesday 5th January 2005 13:25 GMT
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1. ^ Scotsman website Billionaire, benefactor...but is Bill Gates a force for good? Microsoft and Scottish executive Agreement accessed 28/02/07