# Yann Calvez

> Yann Calvez is a Microsoft executive based in Seattle, currently serving as VP of Partner Sales, Marketing & Operations within the Device & Partner Sales (DPS) organization. A graduate of emlyon business school, he spent more than fifteen years climbing through Microsoft's consumer device ranks - from coordinating marketing in France, to building worldwide Surface retail strategy, to leading the Surface Business Group for Western Europe.

- **Role:** VP, Partner Sales, Marketing & Operations at Microsoft
- **Organizations:** Microsoft, Société Générale (former)
- **Nationality:** French
- **Education:** Master of Science in Management, emlyon business school, Secondary education, Lycée René Descartes, Rennes
- **Known for:** Led launches across Windows, Office, Xbox, Windows Phone, PC accessories and Surface tablets, Built worldwide Surface retail distribution strategy by class of trade, Allocated Surface marketing investment across global regions

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Assistant Country Manager (Asia) at Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, Paris
- **2009-2011** — Synchronized marketing, sales and finance for Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division across France and Europe
- **2011-2014** — Matched product strategy to retail channels for the Microsoft consumer group
- **2014** — Relocated to Seattle to lead worldwide retail strategy for Surface tablets
- **2014-2023** — Senior Director, WW Windows Consumer Sales & Marketing; Surface Business Group Leader, Western Europe
- **2023** — Joined Device & Partner Sales (DPS) as VP, Partner Sales, Marketing & Operations

## Achievements

- Led launches across Windows, Office, Xbox, Windows Phone, PC accessories and Surface tablets
- Built worldwide Surface retail distribution strategy by class of trade
- Allocated Surface marketing investment across global regions
- Managed teams of 12 full-time staff and 55 external vendors
- Promoted to VP within Microsoft's Device & Partner Sales organization

## Latest updates

- **2023-11** — Announced move into the Device & Partner Sales organization at Microsoft as VP, Partner Sales, Marketing & Operations.

## Links

- Website: https://microsoft.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-calvez-566b523/

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