Chris Danelz

About Chris Danelz

Transformational Microsoft executive with a track record of building and scaling billion-dollar businesses through partner-led innovation. I led the overall sales teams and drove the growth of Microsoft’s Software Asset Management business from $65M to $1.38B annually in the U.S, then evolved it into a $2.5B Azure migration engine by acquiring Unified Logic and integrating its “Movere” platform. I’ve also pioneered initiatives like Epic on Azure and CloudPulse IQ.Currently driving strategic growth as General Manager for U.S. Channel System Integrators, I focus on operational excellence, AI-driven partner solutions, and scalable models that align with Microsoft’s unified cloud strategy. My leadership style blends bold goal-setting with servant leadership, fostering high-performing teams and intentional culture development.Grounded in faith, family, and trust, I live by the motto: “Leave everything better than you found it.” Based in Nashville, I’m passionate about fitness, college sports, and pickleball.

Experience

1. General Manager, Global Partner Solutions - National Systems Integrators

   Microsoft

   Oct 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

Education

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

• Valdosta State University

  Marketing

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sales
• New Business Development
• Saas
• Strategy
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Solution Selling
• Sales Process
• Management
• Channel
• Marketing
• Pre-Sales
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Alliances