Leading by Example

Nicole Dezen
Chief Partner Officer & Corporate Vice President Global Partner Sales
Microsoft

“I absolutely love the partner business: specifically, the opportunity to work at incredible scale, to solve problems, and create new growth and new businesses with the most innovative, strategic and largest partner ecosystem in the world. I have a huge sense of responsibility to Microsoft’s partners. In my role as chief partner officer, I feel accountable to ensure that partners get the best from Microsoft, so that they in turn can provide the best to customers. My job at Microsoft provides the opportunity to drive meaningful impact for partners every day. To me, being an influencer is about leading by example through authenticity, empathy and empowerment.”