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Maarten Sonneveld

Commander · DISC type D
Global Partner Development Manager at Microsoft
📍 Heemstede, North Holland, Netherlands

Maarten Sonneveld is a Global Partner Business Development leader at Microsoft with over 25 years of experience, focusing on strategic alliances and GTM for SaaS companies in the AI/Cloud era. He has a track record in various industries, including Hospitality and Consumer Electronics, and has completed courses at Microsoft Business School and INSEAD.

Maarten is interested in meeting new software companies driving innovation in AI, Cloud, and SaaS. He is also a mentor at Microsoft for Startups, showing a dedication to fostering new businesses.

A unique fact about Maarten is his receipt of both the Microsoft Western Europe Champion Award and the Microsoft Gold Star Award for outstanding achievements.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Global Partner Development Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Heemstede, North Holland, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Maarten shows up

Candid & Clear
Impact-Driven
Decisive

They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Maarten cares about

AI & Cloud Innovation
Passionate about AI and Cloud, actively seeking new software companies that drive innovation in these areas, and enabling partners in their digital transformation.
Partner Business Development
Dedicated to global strategic alliances and partner business development, responsible for alliance management, strategic planning, and partner revenue growth at Microsoft.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Global Partner Development Manager
Microsoft
7-2020 - 9-2024
Sr. Partner Development Manager Netherlands
Microsoft
7-2018 - 7-2020
Director Business Development Western Europe
Microsoft
3-2021
Mentor
Microsoft for Startups
4-2021
Startup Mentor
Microsoft for Startups
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2015 - 2015
Microsoft Business School Courses - AI Business School & Business Strategy / Financial Acumen
INSEAD
2012 - 2012
Kellogg on Marketing
Northwestern University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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