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Matthew Loys Duncan

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Head of Future of Work & AI | Thought Leadership at Microsoft
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Matthew is Microsofts Head of Future of Work & AI, shaping global understanding of how AI transforms business. He leads pioneering research, including the Work Trend Index, to define AIs impact on productivity and innovation. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, driven, and creative, with an education from UC Berkeley and UC Davis.

His personal drive is centered on making the lives of others better, focusing on the intersection of brand, technology, and social purpose. This is demonstrated through his community involvement as a steering committee member for both the Culturati Summit and TEDxSeattle, fostering culture and ideas.

He is pioneering the "Frontier Firm" initiative, a collaboration between Microsoft and Harvards D^3 Institute to define the future of organizations.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Head of Future of Work & AI | Thought Leadership
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Future of Work
As the Head of Future of Work at Microsoft, his primary focus is researching and shaping how AI will redefine work, productivity, creativity, and innovation.
AI as a Partner
He explores how AI can serve as a thought partner and teammate to amplify human potential, rather than simply as a tool for automation.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Head of Future of Work & AI | Thought Leadership
Microsoft
Steering Committee Member + Producer
Culturati Summit
4-2020 - 12-2022
Steering Committee, Co-Chair Marketing
TEDxSeattle
11-2015 - 1-2021
Vice President Market Strategy + Brand (Storytelling, Product Mktg, EX, Wellness, Digital Health)
Aduro
5-2014 - 11-2015
Vice President (Strategy, B2B Marketing, Business Development, Digital Healthcare)
DatStat (Now SCI Solutions)
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Education
1985 - 1989
BA
University of California, Davis
1991 - 1992
Graduate Studies Program
University of California, Berkeley
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