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津坂美樹 (Miki Tsusaka)
代表取締役社長 (Representative Director and President)
2023年2月、日本マイクロソフトの代表取締役社長に就任。日本におけるマイクロソフトの製品、ソリューション、サービス、カスタマーサポートを統括し、お客様やビジネスパートナー様との連携をリードします。グローバルとローカル双方におけるプロダクティビティとプラットフォームのリーディングカンパニーとして日本のデジタルトランスフォーメーションを推進。また、個人、組織、政府にとって信頼できるパートナーとして、日本におけるマイクロソフトの評価を高め、強化することに注力しています。2024年10月、 Fortune「世界で最もパワフルな女性100人」に選出。
日本マイクロソフト入社前は、ボストン コンサルティング グループ(BCG)のシニアパートナー &マネージングダイレクターとして、国内外の幅広い業界のクライアント企業に対して、成長戦略策定や実行支援、収益向上、組織再編やデジタルトランスフォーメーションに関するコンサルティング業務に従事。マーケティングや営業、価格戦略の策定に特化したコンサルティンググループを創設し、BCGのサービス領域の拡大をリード。BCGの経営においては、2期6年に渡るエグゼクティブ・コミッティ(経営会議)メンバーに加え、チーフ マーケティング オフィサー(CMO)を務めました。
ハーバード大学政治学部および東アジア研究学部卒業。同大学経営学修士(MBA)
Miki Tsusaka is the Representative Director and President of Microsoft Japan. Appointed in February 2023, she leads Microsoft’s engagement with customers, and business partners and is responsible for all product, solution, service, and support offerings in Japan.
Under her leadership, she focuses on enabling the acceleration of Japan's digital transformation through Microsoft’s global and local expertise of our leading productivity and platform solutions. She will also build and reinforce Microsoft’s reputation in Japan as a trusted partner for individuals, organizations, and governments.
日本マイクロソフト入社前は、ボストン コンサルティング グループ(BCG)のシニアパートナー &マネージングダイレクターとして、国内外の幅広い業界のクライアント企業に対して、成長戦略策定や実行支援、収益向上、組織再編やデジタルトランスフォーメーションに関するコンサルティング業務に従事。マーケティングや営業、価格戦略の策定に特化したコンサルティンググループを創設し、BCGのサービス領域の拡大をリード。BCGの経営においては、2期6年に渡るエグゼクティブ・コミッティ(経営会議)メンバーに加え、チーフ マーケティング オフィサー(CMO)を務めました。
ハーバード大学政治学部および東アジア研究学部卒業。同大学経営学修士(MBA)
Miki Tsusaka is the Representative Director and President of Microsoft Japan. Appointed in February 2023, she leads Microsoft’s engagement with customers, and business partners and is responsible for all product, solution, service, and support offerings in Japan.
Under her leadership, she focuses on enabling the acceleration of Japan's digital transformation through Microsoft’s global and local expertise of our leading productivity and platform solutions. She will also build and reinforce Microsoft’s reputation in Japan as a trusted partner for individuals, organizations, and governments.

Ahmed Adel
Director, Cloud Solution Architecture
Ahmed Adel is the Director of Data, Apps & AI Cloud Solution Architecture at Microsoft Canada with +30 years of experience across 3 continents. Ahmed is a regular speaker in WW conferences and events with a passion for technology and innovation. Ahmed is a graduate of Engineering Cairo University 1990 and holds a M.Sc. degree in Computer science from University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA and is a perpetual learner on everything Cloud, Data and AI.

TJ Ademiluyi
Co-Founder & CEO
TJ Ademiluyi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Alaffia Health, a healthtech company building advanced AI solutions to help health insurance plans detect overcharges in medical claims. Under his leadership, Alaffia has raised $18 million in venture funding, serves health plans covering over 2.5 million members, and has achieved over $40 million in cost of care savings for its customers.

Hugo Affaticati
Technical Program Manager 2
Hugo Affaticati is a Technical Program Manager 2 on the Specialized Workloads team at Microsoft Azure. He specializes in ensuring performance for Large Language Models, Machine Learning Training and Inferencing, and Deep Learning, utilizing Microsoft Azure’s AI Infrastructure. Hugo is committed to helping customers achieve optimal results on GPU-powered offerings by providing top-notch technical benchmarks, guidance, and support, while demystifying Artificial Intelligence for the broader community.

Sandra Ahlgrimm
Cloud Advocate for Java at Microsoft
Sandra Ahlgrimm is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in supporting Java Developers. With over a decade of experience as a Java developer, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Sandra is passionate about containers and has recently learned to love AI.
As a leader in the tech community, Sandra actively contributes to the Berlin Java User Group (JUG) and the Berlin Docker MeetUp. Her expertise extends beyond coding; she focuses on LangChain4J integrations and serves as the primary point of contact for developer feedback related to Java in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and the Azure toolkit integration in IntelliJ.
Sandra’s commitment to empowering fellow developers and fostering collaboration makes her an invaluable asset to the software development ecosystem.
As a leader in the tech community, Sandra actively contributes to the Berlin Java User Group (JUG) and the Berlin Docker MeetUp. Her expertise extends beyond coding; she focuses on LangChain4J integrations and serves as the primary point of contact for developer feedback related to Java in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and the Azure toolkit integration in IntelliJ.
Sandra’s commitment to empowering fellow developers and fostering collaboration makes her an invaluable asset to the software development ecosystem.

Olaf Akkerman
GM Retail and Consumer Goods UK
Olaf is a member of Microsoft’s UK Senior Leadership Team and leads the Retail & Consumer Goods Industries. A seasoned leader in the UK tech industry for more than 20 years, Olaf drives a customer first approach and focusses on building inclusive and high performing cultures. Olaf and his team work closely with a diverse set of customers across the sector to enable them to create better and more sustainable outcomes for consumers worldwide.
Olaf has held various senior sales positions at Microsoft, including leading the Media & Telco, and Professional Services industry teams. Prior to this, Olaf was the VP of Sales EMEA for Rackspace where he led several companywide transformation projects, expanded into new markets across Europe, and launched new service offerings that drove significant customer and business impact.
Olaf is passionate about talent development and proud to be the executive sponsor for Microsoft’s Early in Profession program in the UK. In addition, he leverages his professional experience as a passionate volunteer for Pilotlight, which supports multiple UK charities with business advice.
Olaf has held various senior sales positions at Microsoft, including leading the Media & Telco, and Professional Services industry teams. Prior to this, Olaf was the VP of Sales EMEA for Rackspace where he led several companywide transformation projects, expanded into new markets across Europe, and launched new service offerings that drove significant customer and business impact.
Olaf is passionate about talent development and proud to be the executive sponsor for Microsoft’s Early in Profession program in the UK. In addition, he leverages his professional experience as a passionate volunteer for Pilotlight, which supports multiple UK charities with business advice.

Devon Allen
Azure Global Infrastructure Expansion Lead - Americas
Now residing in NYC, Devon joined Microsoft 8+ years ago after finishing her undergraduate degree from Ohio University, near the rural Appalachian town where she was raised. She is currently responsible for the expansion of Microsoft's Global Cloud Infrastructure in the Americas, where she most recently helped successfully open Microsoft's newest cloud region in Mexico, making Microsoft the first cloud provider to open a hyperscale datacenter region in Spanish speaking Latin America. In her first role at Microsoft as a Data and AI Specialist, Devon helped empower organizations in the Southeast US to embrace AI innovation in the Microsoft Cloud to digitally transform. She is passionate about making technology more accessible and elevating the voices and stories from people impacted when it is.

Tim Allen
AI National Skills Director, ANZ
Tim Allen is the National AI Skills Director for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, where he leads initiatives to advance AI education and workforce development. With a passion for technology, innovation and impact, Tim has been instrumental in shaping AI strategies that empower businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital age.

Judson Althoff
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Judson Althoff is executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Microsoft. He is responsible for the sales strategy, execution and revenue growth of the company’s commercial business, which spans enterprise, public sector, small and medium businesses, services, developer and partner communities in more than 120 regional and national subsidiaries globally.
Althoff is passionate about co-innovating with customers to democratize and scale digital experiences across their organization — from the boardroom to the factory floor — and in the marketplace. Under his leadership, Microsoft has posted uninterrupted commercial cloud revenue growth, powered by close partnerships with customers that are driving business outcomes through digital transformation.
Althoff joined the company in March 2013 as president of Microsoft North America. Earlier in his career, he spent multiple years in senior sales roles at Oracle and EMC. Althoff is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and serves on Ecolab’s board as an independent director and a member of the Audit and Finance Committee.
Originally from Ohio, Althoff has four kids and resides in Seattle with his wife. He can be followed on LinkedIn and X (@judsonalthoff).
Althoff is passionate about co-innovating with customers to democratize and scale digital experiences across their organization — from the boardroom to the factory floor — and in the marketplace. Under his leadership, Microsoft has posted uninterrupted commercial cloud revenue growth, powered by close partnerships with customers that are driving business outcomes through digital transformation.
Althoff joined the company in March 2013 as president of Microsoft North America. Earlier in his career, he spent multiple years in senior sales roles at Oracle and EMC. Althoff is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and serves on Ecolab’s board as an independent director and a member of the Audit and Finance Committee.
Originally from Ohio, Althoff has four kids and resides in Seattle with his wife. He can be followed on LinkedIn and X (@judsonalthoff).

Andrio Alves
Cloud Solution Architect
Cloud Solution Architect with over seven years of experience at Microsoft. Andrio specializes in Data Analytics and AI, driving transformations at enterprise customers, especially in the Federal Government and Financial Services sectors. Andrio holds 10+ Microsoft Azure certifications and is a certified technical trainer. Passionate about fostering a data-driven culture, he is dedicated to empowering organizations through innovative AI solutions.

Monique Alvis
AI Design Lab - App Innovation
Monique Alvis runs the AI Design Lab program within Microsoft’s App Innovation team, where she collaborates with enterprises to envision and create leading AI experiences.
Monique’s journey in AI began as design lead in IBM Watson’s Global Prototyping team in 2014, designing and building early enterprise AI chatbots. Since then, she has consulted on emerging technology, design and innovation, for many of Australia’s largest enterprises, delivered world-first and award-winning applications, and contributed to two AI MedTech startups.
A passionate advocate for a human-centred design for AI, Monique also runs Microsoft’s AI by Design Community, fostering shared learnings and collaboration across Microsoft's customers in ANZ.
Recognised as the Young ICT Professional of the Year by the Australian Computer Society in 2019, she holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Interaction Design and Software Engineering.
Monique’s journey in AI began as design lead in IBM Watson’s Global Prototyping team in 2014, designing and building early enterprise AI chatbots. Since then, she has consulted on emerging technology, design and innovation, for many of Australia’s largest enterprises, delivered world-first and award-winning applications, and contributed to two AI MedTech startups.
A passionate advocate for a human-centred design for AI, Monique also runs Microsoft’s AI by Design Community, fostering shared learnings and collaboration across Microsoft's customers in ANZ.
Recognised as the Young ICT Professional of the Year by the Australian Computer Society in 2019, she holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Interaction Design and Software Engineering.

David Alzamendi
Independent Data Architect and Consultant
David Alzamendi is an Independent Data Architect and Data Consultant at Actionable Data Analytics. An acknowledged DAMA Master and Microsoft Data Platform MVP, David has been delivering data analytics solutions with both on-premises and cloud technologies since 2011. A Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Change Practitioner, and sought-after event speaker, David addresses complex challenges using best practice procedures and cutting-edge technology.