Microsoft has switched two of its executives serving in key positions within the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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The tech giant has moved the corporation’s UK CEO, Clare Barclay to take over from Darren Hardman’s role of President of Enterprise and Industry for the EMEA.
Meanwhile, Hardman will take on the post of UK CEO that Barclay is leaving behind.
Barclay took to LinkedIn to express her excitement about her new role in EMEA and comment on her long-standing relationship with her counterpart, Hardman: “After proudly leading the world-class Microsoft UK team for the last four years, I am thrilled to share the news that I will be moving to an exciting new role at Microsoft as President, Enterprise and Industry for the EMEA region."
I am honoured to take on this new opportunity driving innovation and growth across 120 markets."
“A deep thank you to the customers, partners and Microsoft teams I've had the pleasure of working with and I look forward to the continued partnership."
“The business is in great hands with my successor, Darren Hardman, who I've had the pleasure of partnering with over many years.”
Barclay Heads Up EMEA
The technology news website ‘The Register’ observed that Barclay has worked for Microsoft in the UK since 1998 and was also made chair of the UK government’s new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council.
Within her time as CEO of Microsoft UK, Microsoft said in its announcement that Barclay had helped customers and partners to “transform” over a long timeframe.
Furthermore, major industry partnerships have been built during Barclay’s leadership throughout the AI era, such as with Vodafone, Sainsbury’s, and the London Stock Exchange Group.
Barclay will now apply the experience she has gained to support innovation and growth with customers, partners, innovators, and start-ups throughout EMEA’s 120 markets.
