Neil Thompson

General Manager, Microsoft Channels Canada @Microsoft

Toronto, ON, CA

As Channels Leader for Microsoft Canada, I have the privilege of leading our national channels strategy—mobilizing one of the most diverse and capable ecosystems in the world to help Canada thrive in the AI era.This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and culture. I work with an incredible team to grow and activate our partner network across all solution areas—from cloud and data to Copilot and industry innovation. Together, we’re focused on enabling partners to build, sell, and scale responsibly with Microsoft AI, while driving measurable impact for customers and communities across the country.But the job to be done goes beyond execution. Canada has a generational opportunity to lead in AI adoption—not just through technology, but through literacy, enrichment, and responsible deployment. That means investing in partner skilling, modernizing go-to-market motions, and ensuring our ecosystem reflects the full diversity and ambition of this country.We’re not just driving a discrete business — we’re helping make Canada ready for a future empowered by A.I.

University of Toronto

BSc