David Lochridge is a seasoned technology executive with nearly 30 years of experience driving customer success, sales leadership, and strategic partnerships. As Worldwide Technical Sales Leader and CTO for Global Channel Partner Sales at Microsoft, David leads a global organization that enables partners to deliver transformative solutions across Microsoft’s cloud and AI portfolio. He accelerates partner success through advanced technical enablement and innovation at scale.

Previously, David served as Head of Customer Success for Financial Services, managing a multibillion-dollar consumption business and partnering with leading institutions to drive AI and cloud adoption. His Microsoft tenure includes leadership roles in specialist sales, strategic accounts, and alliances, notably directing the Hewlett Packard partnership. Before rejoining Microsoft, he was VP of Business Development at Enterprise Mobile. Residing in Fairfield, Connecticut, David balances his professional endeavors with family life, sharing adventurous experiences with his wife and two children.