Discover why Azure is the preferred cloud for VMware migrations, understand the partner opportunities surrounding the VMware changes made by Broadcom and how Azure VMware Solution (AVS) alleviates pricing concerns and other business risks. Learn about the use cases and advantages of AVS and how Azure Migrate and Modernize offerings help capitalize on this unique opportunity.
Sue Hartford
Sr. Director, Azure Product Marketing
Sue is the Sr. Director, Azure Product Marketing, for strategic partner workloads on Azure, including Oracle, SAP and VMware.
Lisa James
Director, Azure Partner Strategy
Lisa Rene James is a Director of Azure Partner Strategy at Microsoft, leading initiatives to drive Azure and VMware secure migration business growth. With a strong background in business strategy, Lisa has developed and executed partner strategies aligned with Microsoft’s goals. She collaborates with top executives and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, optimize partner processes and incentives, and deliver impactful results. Known for navigating complex challenges, driving transformative change, and incubating partner ecosystems, Lisa has worked on Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure VMware Solution, and leads the Azure Migrate and Modernize: Infra Partner Forum.Lisa has received awards for her outstanding contributions, including a GPS Award for excellence in role execution, team collaboration, and innovation.
Rob Phillips
Senior Director, Microsoft Sales
Robert Phillips is a Senior Director at Presidio, a global systems innovation firm. He leads a team of Microsoft Digital Sales specialists nationally, driving innovation and modernization. He is a certified cloud specialist in Microsoft Azure and AWS. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Robert has held various leadership positions in sales, consulting, and engineering. He is passionate about helping businesses improve their processes through technology.