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Simon Floyd

Doer · DISC type ds
GM, Manufacturing & Mobility, Americas at Microsoft
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Simon is the General Manager of Manufacturing & Mobility for the Americas at Microsoft, leveraging over 30 years of experience to guide enterprises through digital transformation. He specializes in applying AI and software solutions across the value chain, from design to service. Colleagues and partners frequently describe him as a visionary.

Simon has a deep personal connection to manufacturing, as he grew up in a family of makers. His parents created childrens furniture and toys, and his grandfather was a pioneer in the plastics industry. This early exposure fostered a lifelong passion for the sector and for building innovative products.

He holds several patents, including one for the ornamental design of an exterior building element, reflecting an interest in architectural products.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
GM, Manufacturing & Mobility, Americas
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Deliberate Doer
Long-term Focused
Fast-paced

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Industrial AI
He frequently speaks about using generative AI to transform the product lifecycle, from engineering and design to factory operations and customer service.
Future of Manufacturing
His work focuses on creating intelligent factories and resilient supply chains, using digital solutions to drive the next generation of industrial innovation.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
GM, Manufacturing & Mobility, Americas
Microsoft
4-2023 - 7-2023
Director, Global Manufacturing Industries at Google Cloud
Google
10-2019 - 4-2023
Director, Manufacturing & Transportation Industries
Google
3-2019 - 9-2019
Managing Director, Commercial Industries, Architecture & Industry Services
Microsoft
11-2016 - 9-2019
Managing Director, Manufacturing Industries, Architecture & Industry Services
Microsoft
In the press

Media appearances

Simon Floyd – Speaker Profile. Featured in Microsoft Ignite
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Simon Floyd, GM at Microsoft for Manufacturing in the Americas, to be Keynote Speaker at CAMS Conference. Featured in CAMS Conference (camps-us.com)
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Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Technology
Monash University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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