Kathleen Mitford is Corporate Vice President of Global Industry Marketing at Microsoft, leading a global team that aligns Microsoft technology with the distinct needs of sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, financial services, government, education, media and entertainment, telco, and energy to accelerate AI adoption and transform operations. She brings vision and pragmatism to help customers move from experimentation to transformative outcomes across industries. Previously, she was Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at PTC, overseeing product strategy, M&A, alliances, marketing, and academic programs. Kathleen is a passionate diversity advocate in technology and has received awards including a Stevie Award and a Mass Technology Leadership Council Award.