Microsoft Shifts Partner Executives -- Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft Shifts Partner Executives

By Scott Bekker
May 15, 2006

Margo Day, the leader of the U.S. Partner Group since September 2001, is moving into an alternate role in the Small and Mid-Market Solutions and Partners organization.

Effective July 1, Day will become Regional Vice President of the West Region for the Small and Mid-Market Solutions and Partners organization.

Robert Deshaies, a 12-year Microsoft veteran and current Regional Vice President of East Region Small and Mid-Market Solutions and Partners organization, will take over for Day.

Matt Pease, Regional Vice President of West Region Small and Mid-Market Solutions and Partners organization, is moving to the role of Region Vice President – Services.

Dave Willis, Vice President, Small and Mid-Market Solutions and Partners, Microsoft Canada Co., has accepted a new role as Regional Vice President of East Region Small and Mid-Market Solutions and Partners organization.

In a statement announcing the changes, a Microsoft spokesperson said, “Microsoft is tapping into the skills of the leadership team and cross-pollinating the organization with expertise and experience.”

About the Author

Scott Bekker is editor in chief of Redmond Channel Partner magazine.

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