Karen Garrette

About Karen Garrette

As Global Strategy Lead for Global Industry Sales at Microsoft, I lead strategic initiatives that empower commercial industries worldwide to achieve digital transformation and sustainable growth. With a focus on cross-industry innovation, I collaborate with global teams to shape go-to-market strategies, drive customer success, and align industry solutions with Microsoft\'s broader vision.My passion lies in connecting strategy with execution—translating complex challenges into actionable plans that deliver measurable impact. I bring a deep understanding of industry dynamics and a commitment to helping organizations unlock their full potential through technology.

Experience

1. Global Strategy Lead - Global Industry Sales

   Microsoft

   Jul 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   As the Global Strategy Lead for Global Industry Sales at Microsoft, I drive strategic alignment and execution across all commercial industries. My role focuses on shaping and scaling go-to-market strategies, fostering cross-industry collaboration, and enabling global teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.Key responsibilities include:Leading strategic planning and execution across commercial industry verticalsPartnering with senior leadership to align global initiatives with business prioritiesDriving innovation and operational excellence across industry sales motionsSupporting field teams with insights, frameworks, and scalable programs

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Management
• Business Analysis
• Consulting
• Retail
• Pre-Sales
• Software Implementation
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Enterprise Software
• Requirements Analysis
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Erp
• Microsoft Dynamics Crm
• Solution Selling
• Business Strategy
• Leadership
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Microsoft Crm
• Axapta
• Business Process
• Microsoft Dynamics Ax