Kim Akers
Inspirer · DISC type diAs COO for Microsofts global commercial business, Kim Akers leads operations and engineering, driving enterprise transformation with AI. A 30-year Microsoft veteran with degrees from Stanford and Dartmouth, she has held senior leadership roles across cloud, product, and partner strategy, shaping go-to-market execution and large-scale organizational alignment.
Outside of work, she explores complex leadership topics like building trust and empathy, often sharing her reading lists. During her time at Stanford, she was a member of the Womens Crew Team. She is a strong advocate for creating inclusive work environments and fostering authentic connections between colleagues.
She is a public advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace, sharing her own experience living with ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia.
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They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.
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