Travis Ames

CEO

Kirkland, Washington, United States26 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 24 years of experience in devices and partner channels
  • Led global teams across 68 countries
  • Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technology Executive with extensive experience in product management and global sales strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Go-to-market StrategyTeam LeadershipSales EnablementSalesMarketingSales StrategyChannel ManagementSales ManagementMarketing StrategyGlobal MarketingProduct MarketingMarket StrategyProduct ManagementDemand GenerationCampaign Management

Other Skills

Direct SalesStrategic PlanningNegotiationRevenue ManagementPartnership DevelopmentCultural AdaptationRevenue GrowthBalloon ArtistMessagingManagementBusiness AlliancesChannelProduct LaunchLeadership

About

Dynamic people leader with a breadth of experience in multiple disciplines and device categories including 24 years of industry experience in Devices and Partner Channels, category creation, and product management. Extensive Sales, Marketing, and Channel leadership experiences landing innovations, winning customers, and building demand generation plans through partners for mutual success. Global thinker: 19 years in Global roles with travels to 68 countries; 2 years as EMEA leader living in Geneva, Switzerland, and 3 years in Toronto, Canada as Vice President of Microsoft's Consumer and Devices business. High energy, optimistic leader who creates an inclusive culture and environment where everyone's contributions and perspectives matter to make a positive difference for Microsoft. DEI ally with continuous community engagement, including a role as Blacks at Microsoft Canada ERG exec sponsor in founding years of ERG Chapter.

Experience

26 yrs
Total Experience
26 yrs
Average Tenure
26 yrs
Current Experience

Microsoft

12 roles

Surface Commercial GTM Leader, WW

Nov 2021Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Led the Surface Team focused on delivering Microsoft's mission to help every customer and organization on the planet achieve more with Surface devices and Microsoft services designed for hybrid work and learning. Lead strategy and go-to-market across Enterprise, SMC, and SMB Segments through Microsoft's Direct Sales force and Channel Partner motions.
  • Responsible for WW Commercial Go To Market strategy and empowering our Surface Commercial Teams and Partners around the world to deliver new growth and customer success.
Direct SalesStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipGo-to-market StrategyDemand Generation

Vice President, Consumer and Devices Canada

Jul 2018Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Each day, Canadians enjoy experiences that help them be more mobile, have fun, and get stuff done on the Microsoft platform. From Xbox entertainment systems to Windows PCs, Surface, or Office 365 in the Cloud, my team and I were the engines bringing these innovative experiences to Canada through our Consumer and Small Business Channels. This includes Retail, Telecommunications, Device partners, and Microsoft Direct.
SalesMarketingChannel ManagementProduct Management

General Manager, Acer Device Partnership

Jan 2017Jun 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • As General Manager of the Acer Device Partnership, our mission is to deliver devices and services that help empower every person and organization on the planet for a cloud first, mobile first world. I lead a Global, multi-function team of Senior Sales, Marketing and Engineering people to deliver our mission. Responsible for revenue attainment, marketing investments and ROI, setting joint priorities and strategy, negotiating key deals and relationships with customers, including C-Level.
SalesMarketingNegotiationRevenue Management

Senior Director - Windows Device Sales, HP Device Partnership

Apr 2014Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Worldwide sales leader responsible for Microsoft's # 1 Windows Device partner. Led Sales strategy across all Segments and Channels, including Enterprise, Public Sector, Small and Medium Business, and Consumer. Pioneered HP Cloud Service Provider work and Client/Server device sales and attach motions.
Sales StrategyChannel ManagementPartnership Development

Sr Director - Europe, Middle East, Africa Sales

Jun 2012Apr 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Sales leader for Microsoft's # 1 Windows device partner based out of Geneva, Switzerland. Managed Sales Quota and team across 6 areas, 43 countries. Drove +$1B business across Commercial and Consumer working with Microsoft and HP country teams. Learned how to lead Field sales organizations, hq to field execution strategies and how to work, live abroad and thrive in different cultures.
Sales ManagementTeam LeadershipCultural Adaptation

Sr Director of Marketing - Windows Devices OEM

Promoted

Jun 2008Jun 2012 · 4 yrs

  • Lead global team chartered to market and sell software with Microsoft's largest PC and Services partner Worldwide. Managed device gtm strategies and global marketing investment portfolio to exceed a multi-billion dollar revenue goal and aggressive competitive share metrics.
  • Includes GTM strategies for a) Developed and Emerging markets (including: China, Brazil, Russia, India) b) PC, Server and Devices, c) Segments (Consumer, SMB, Enterprise, Public Sector) d) - Channels (Retail, Distribution, Direct), e) Media Mix (TV, Print, Social, PR, Digital)
Marketing StrategyGlobal MarketingRevenue Growth

Group Marketing Manager - Windows Lead OEM

Promoted

Jun 2006Jun 2008 · 2 yrs

  • Led team responsible for Worldwide Windows P&L through Microsoft’s PC partners, through two Windows launch cycles (including Windows 7) and key participant in cross company Consumer Compete leadership team influential to Microsoft moving into Retail with it's own Stores, going big in TV spend, and defining Windows 7 product and GTM strategy WW.
Product MarketingMarket StrategyRevenue Management

Lead Marketing Manager – Windows Devices

Promoted

Jun 2005Jun 2006 · 1 yr

  • Managed marketing and demand gen programs for the Gateway Account to grow partnership and Windows device sales with global budget, direct reports, and multi-tiered relationships up to CEO.
Product ManagementMarketingSales Enablement

Marketing Manager – Small Business (SMS&P)

Aug 2003Jun 2005 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Managed WW campaign orchestration cross-company in a Small Business segment role to develop Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy & campaigns. Drove execution through MSFT SMB sales force & Channel Partners.
Demand GenerationMarketing StrategySales Management

Product Manager - Windows Tablet

Nov 2001Nov 2003 · 2 yrs

  • Integral member of small team to bring Microsoft's first consumption tablet device to market (Smart Display). Defined product value prop with development team. Architected device GTM strategy and Retail sell-in, directly closing assortment deals with Dixons, Best Buy, FNAC, etc. Led launch e2e.
Campaign ManagementMarketing StrategySales Enablement

Product Manager - Windows Embedded IoT

Promoted

Aug 2000Oct 2001 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Sales enablement to recruit developers, channel and customers by building compelling sales tools and customer evidence to gain industry credibility & bring value proposition to life online, events.
Product ManagementMarket StrategySales Enablement

Financial Analyst Intern - Office

Jan 2000Jul 2000 · 6 mos

  • - Responsible for revenue reporting and analytics for Office Business Productivity Group (BPG)
Sales EnablementMarketing Strategy

Education

UW Foster School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Jan 1996Jan 2000

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