Ali Hoballah

About Ali Hoballah

I am a global business leader with a proven record of transforming businesses and organizations, building high‑performing teams, and driving sustained growth at scale. I have led multi‑billion‑dollar businesses across regions, shaping strategy and aligning product, engineering, and field execution to deliver meaningful customer and business impact.My leadership approach is grounded in clarity, accountability, and purpose. I bring teams together around a compelling vision, translate strategy into execution, and create environments where people are empowered to perform, grow, and lead.I am energized by building businesses, developing leaders, and driving transformation that delivers durable results.

Experience

1. Cloud & Ai Platform Gtm - General Manager

   Microsoft

   Jul 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Lead global business strategy and GTM alignment for Microsoft’s Cloud and AI Platform initiatives, including platform, intelligence layers, and enterprise adoption motions.Drive cross‑functional orchestration across product, engineering, sales, partners, and customer success to accelerate AI platform adoption.Shape narratives, investment priorities, and field readiness for emerging AI driven business opportunities.Act as senior advisor to leadership on market trends, competitive dynamics, and execution risks.

Education

• Paris-Sud University (Paris XI)

  DEUG A, Mathematics and Physics Degree - Paris XI - Orsay

  1987 — 1988

• London Business School

  Executive MBA

  2010 — 2012

• CentraleSupélec

  SUPELEC, Information Technology - Engineer Degree - Paris

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Emerging Markets
• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• Crm
• Consulting
• Channel Partners
• Business Alliances
• Marketing
• Business Intelligence
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Pre-Sales
• Team Management
• Partner Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Solution Architecture
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Managed Services
• Saas
• Cloud Computing
• Management
• Outsourcing
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Product Management
• Organization
• Business Strategy
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Professional Services
• Team Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Information Technology
• Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications