Cathie Clynch

Microsoft Elevate

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

I am an experienced marketing leader with a demonstrated history of shaping and implementing strategies for impact globally. I have more than 20 years of experience at Microsoft, leading go-to-market strategies, organizational strategy and design, marketing operations, integrated marketing communications, defining customer journeys, sales enablement and customer advocacy. With a growth mindset, I do my best work in a collaborative environment, developing strategies to engage customers and help grow the business.

Experience

  • Microsoft (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Director Microsoft Elevate Skills Program GTM Team
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Skills for Social Impact: Program Enablement Director
      Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Digital Skills Resources Team Lead
      Jul 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Developing go-to-market for Microsoft Philanthropies Digital Skills program globally. Delivering skilling programs for individuals historically excluded from opportunities in the digital economy.

  • Senior Consultant at Bridge Partners
    Jun 2020 - Feb 2021 · 9 mos

    I am excited and proud to be part of the Bridge Partners Team, working on a fantastic project. A little bit about Bridge Partners: Bridge Partners works with some of the world’s largest and most innovative tech, telco, and SaaS companies to unlock billions in revenue. We know sales, marketing, and channel deeply, inside and out. Some organizations specialize in strategy, others in execution. We bridge the gaps between management consulting, marketing agencies, and point solution providers. We make the strategy work, and we make the work work. Founded in Seattle in 2007, Bridge Partners has been recognized as a growth leader and as an employer of choice for top industry talent, subject matter expertise, and professionals at every stage of their career. We attract leaders. Every one of us shares a passion and a practical enthusiasm for fresh possibilities—for relentlessly finding new ways to grow revenue, activate channels, accelerate pipelines, and create value.

  • Founder and President at Clynch Business and Communications Solutions
    Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Offering Business and Communications Solutions to drive business transformation and growth.

  • Director of Marketing and Communications at ATCO Group
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs

    Electricity Global Business Unit Transformed the marketing and communications function to be more efficient, effective and focused on the most critical priorities. Developed strategy and lead execution of all marketing and communications including customer engagement, digital storytelling, corporate communications, crisis communications, divestiture communications, community investment, internal communications and executive presentations.

  • Microsoft (Full-time · 12 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior International Marketing Manager
      Aug 2012 - Jul 2017 · 5 yrs

      WW Enterprise Audience Marketing Developed and delivered the enterprise marketing “Lead Flow Process” including establishing marketing lead criteria, sales and marketing service-level-agreements (SLA) and governance model for marketing automation. Designed and implemented “Reimagining the Enterprise Summits” which were executed in 22 markets globally and contributed $1 Billion opportunity revenue in the first half of the fiscal year. Delivered 700 Million in opportunity pipeline through Enterprise Events globally.

    • Senior International Marketing Manager
      Jun 2009 - Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      WW Windows Field Engagement Enabled global marketing excellence across the Windows Business through defining the strategy and marketing execution guidance (field playbooks, newsletters, Best Practice program event strategy & portal strategy). Developed the talent management strategy including onboarding, development, succession planning and performance management for Windows BG Leads globally.

    • Global Organizational Strategy Lead
      Sep 2005 - Jun 2009 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      WW Businesses Marketing Operations Architect for the Business Marketing Operations global organizational blueprint including baseline resourcing and prioritization of discretionary roles, right-sizing and vendor optimization guidance by subsidiary for emerging and developed markets. Orchestrated a cross functional team to design and deliver global standardized job descriptions, role definitions and commitment guidance for all roles within the field marketing organization.