Marie Hamilton, GM Regional Lead - Microsoft
Marie joined Microsoft in February 2022 to lead their work across the Greater Manchester region.
Greater Manchester is one of the largest devolved regions in the UK, with a strong mayoral presence and ambitious plans.
Marie’s role is to develop and lead the place-based strategy within Greater Manchester, working with a cross sector team aligning with regional priorities, helping to transform public services, drive economic growth and improve outcomes for citizens.
Marie is passionate about social mobility and improving outcomes for all people, she is Co-Chair of the Microsoft UK Social Mobility network and the Northwest social impact group.
She serves on multiple advisory boards including Salford Business School, the Blair Project and the newly formed TechUK Nations and Regions Council where she is Vice-Chair
In her spare time, she supports a charity which is focused on encouraging girls to consider careers in cyber.
Marie has been working with public sector organisations for over 25 years supporting them with their digital transformation journeys. Before moving to Microsoft, she spent 10 years working for Avaya UK leading their UK central government strategy, and prior to that worked within the education technology sector.
Marie lives in Stockport with her husband and children.
Marie joined Microsoft in February 2022 to lead their work across the Greater Manchester region.
Greater Manchester is one of the largest devolved regions in the UK, with a strong mayoral presence and ambitious plans.
Marie’s role is to develop and lead the place-based strategy within Greater Manchester, working with a cross sector team aligning with regional priorities, helping to transform public services, drive economic growth and improve outcomes for citizens.
Marie is passionate about social mobility and improving outcomes for all people, she is Co-Chair of the Microsoft UK Social Mobility network and the Northwest social impact group.
She serves on multiple advisory boards including Salford Business School, the Blair Project and the newly formed TechUK Nations and Regions Council where she is Vice-Chair
In her spare time, she supports a charity which is focused on encouraging girls to consider careers in cyber.
Marie has been working with public sector organisations for over 25 years supporting them with their digital transformation journeys. Before moving to Microsoft, she spent 10 years working for Avaya UK leading their UK central government strategy, and prior to that worked within the education technology sector.
Marie lives in Stockport with her husband and children.