Ryan Blakely

About Ryan Blakely

Ryan Blakely is a seasoned technology executive with over 26 years of experience driving innovation, growth, and strategic impact across the software and cloud ecosystem. With a deep background in enterprise sales, partner marketing, and go-to-market leadership, Ryan has consistently delivered results by aligning technology solutions with customer and industry needs.Currently serving as Director of Global System Integrator (GSI) Partner GTM & Industry Strategy at Microsoft, Ryan leads global go-to-market strategy and execution with Microsoft’s most strategic partners. His work focuses on building scalable, industry-aligned solutions that accelerate digital transformation and deliver measurable business outcomes across sectors.Prior to this, Ryan served as an ISV Go-to-Market Consultant at Microsoft, where he partnered with leading commercial software companies to co-develop joint solutions, drive cloud adoption, and generate pipeline growth. His expertise spans Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, CRM, and the broader Microsoft Cloud ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on partner co-sell, field enablement, and executive engagement.Earlier in his career, Ryan was a Vice President at Corum Group, a leading M&A advisory firm for software and technology companies. There, he advised founders and executives on strategic exits, helping them position their companies for acquisition through market analysis, buyer engagement, and deal negotiation. His experience at Corum sharpened his ability to align business strategy with market opportunity—skills that continue to inform his partner and GTM leadership today.Known for his strategic mindset, collaborative leadership, and passion for ecosystem innovation, Ryan is committed to helping partners succeed and shaping the future of digital business through trusted partnerships and technology.

Experience

1. Director, Global System Integrator Partner Gtm & Industry Strategy Microsoft

   Microsoft

   Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   As Director of Global System Integrator (GSI) Partner Go-to-Market and Industry Strategy at Microsoft, I lead the global orchestration of strategic partnerships with our top-tier GSIs—aligning joint innovation, industry relevance, and scalable execution to accelerate customer transformation worldwide.I drive the development and execution of integrated GTM strategies that combine Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and data platforms with the deep industry expertise and delivery scale of our GSI partners. My focus is on building differentiated, industry-aligned solutions that unlock new revenue streams, expand market reach, and deliver measurable business outcomes for customers across sectors.Through close collaboration with global partner teams, field sellers, marketing, and industry stakeholders, I ensure our joint value propositions are positioned for maximum impact—from CxO engagement to field enablement and global campaign execution.

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Partner Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Mergers
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Saas
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Enterprise Software
• Sales
• Marketing
• Cloud Computing
• Business Strategy
• Erp
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Business Acquisition
• Crm
• Microsoft Crm
• New Business Development
• Solution Selling
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategy
• Communication