Deidre Lipton

Ai Business Solutions General Manager Canada @Microsoft

Toronto, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2025 — Present

Ai Business Solutions General Manager Canada @Microsoft

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Toronto, ON, CA

As General Manager for AI Business Solutions at Microsoft Canada, I lead the national strategy to drive AI-powered transformation across enterprise and public sector organisations. My focus is on helping customers reimagine operations and experiences through the adoption of advanced technologies including Copilot Studio, AI Workforce, and agentic solutions.I collaborate closely with specialized teams—spanning Cloud, AI, and Security practices—to deliver a unified and compelling AI value proposition. This includes orchestrating joint sales motions that align technical innovation with business outcomes, ensuring our customers realize measurable impact from their AI investments.

EDUCATION

1990 — 1994

Western University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

2013 — 2013

The Wharton School

Business Strategy and Innovation

SKILLS

Sales ProcessSales OperationsStrategyManagementSellingDirect SalesSalesNew Business DevelopmentVendor ManagementCoaching StaffB2bSolution SellingOperations ManagementAccount ManagementTeam LeadershipSales ManagementCold CallingCloud ComputingChannel Partners

ABOUT DEIDRE LIPTON

As General Manager of AI Business Solutions at Microsoft Canada, I lead transformative initiatives that empower Canadian enterprises to harness the full potential of AI. My team drives innovation across industries by integrating intelligent solutions that accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock new business value.With over 25 years in the technology sector—including eight impactful years at Microsoft—I bring deep expertise in business applications, sales excellence, and strategic partnerships. My journey has included leadership roles across Enterprise Commercial, Services, and Small, Medium & Corporate (SMC) organizations, including SMB. Most recently, I served as GM of Business Applications, where I championed digital transformation through Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.Prior to joining Microsoft, I spent two decades at Softchoice, one of Microsoft’s top partners, where I held senior roles in Field Sales, Operations, and Sales Excellence. I’m a six-time President’s Club winner, a Jone Panavas Leadership recipient, and honoured to have received Microsoft’s Judy Elder award.I’m passionate about cultivating team culture, mentoring future leaders, and building trusted partnerships that drive innovation. My leadership philosophy centres on operational excellence, collaboration, and empowering others to thrive.

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