Jim Lee

Accountability for over $70B of partner-driven revenue across the Americas. The end-client includes Small Medium Corporate (SMC) and Enterprise including the top Strategic customers. My team focuses on enabling and achieving transformational impact with our Services/Consulting partners. These partners consist of Global Systems Integrators, Advisory Firms, Managed Service Providers and Cloud Solution Providers (CSP)/Hosters. My accountability includes driving joint Azure Consumed Revenue, Marketplace Billed Sales, Co-selling Sales, Biz Apps, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, Infrastructure and Security Solutions. 

Previously, I was the Vice President of the U.S. Consulting organization for Microsoft. In this role, I led a team driving strategy, industry solution/sales enablement, delivery enablement, partner/channel management, consumption excellence, and strategic pursuits.

Prior to Microsoft, I worked with Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle), as the U.S. General Manager for Public Sector. I am passionate about bridging the digital divide globally. This was fueled by my work at the World Bank where I was the regional Technology Manager for Africa and portions of Europe. I went to Virginia Union University (HSBC) and then transferred to the University of Arkansas and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. I received my Executive Training from Harvard University. It is a privilege to sit on the board of the DC Police Foundation and committee member helping Paralyzed Veterans of America. A deep passion of mine is motivational speaking to help people focus on the power of the mind to achieve life goals with a focus on health, family, and work.

Vice President, US Global Partner Solutions & Sales

As we step into 2026, Carrie and I have been talking a lot about goals that actually change your life when no one is watching.

Big goals aren’t crushed in a single moment. They’re built through consistency, discipline, and the quiet decision to show up again, even when progress feels slow or invisible. We’ve learned that momentum comes from doing the small things well, protecting your energy, and staying patient with the process.

Here’s to a year of intentional growth, focused effort, and progress that compounds. Set the goal, commit to the work then trust that the results will follow.

Wishing you clarity, resilience, and momentum in 2026.
#HappyNewYear #Leadership

Vice President, Americas Global Partner Solutions & Sales at Microsoft

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I’ve been immersed in CES coverage, and a few patterns are worth noting.

Three signals stood out to me:

1) Ambient AI that quietly improves decisions and reduces friction, rather than adding more apps and complexity.

2) Technology built around human well-being, wearables and environments that respond to stress, focus, and recovery, not just raw performance.

3) Enterprise tools designed with trust first, where security, transparency, and accountability are core features, not afterthoughts.

These aren’t gimmicks. They’re a preview of where innovation is really heading.

What was your biggest CES highlight?
#technology #AI #CES2026

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