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Vanessa Sorenson

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Managing Director Microsoft NZ at Microsoft
📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Vanessa Sorenson was most recently the Chief Partner Officer for ANZ and Managing Director for Microsoft New Zealand, where she focused on digital transformation and empowering partners. She has over two decades of experience in the tech sector, including a long tenure at Spark, and holds a Mini MBA. People describe her as focused, authentic, and caring.

Outside of work, Vanessa is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, actively mentoring businesswomen and championing initiatives to encourage women, Māori, and Pasifika into STEM careers. She is married with two children, Grace and Jack, and is passionate about ensuring all children have access to technology and education.

She often shares her story of growing up in caravan parks to inspire others, proving that background does not determine future success.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Managing Director Microsoft NZ
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Diversity in Tech
A noted champion for diversity, she has spearheaded initiatives like #10KWāhine to provide digital skills training for women and partners with TupuToa to support Māori and Pasifika leaders.
Partner Ecosystems
As Chief Partner Officer, she led the strategy for Microsoft's 10, 000+ partner ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on co-innovation and growth.
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Career

Work history

8-2022 - 3-2026
Managing Director Microsoft NZ
Microsoft
4-2020 - 3-2026
Managing Director
Microsoft
10-2017 - 4-2020
Enterprise Director, Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft
10-2017 - 3-2026
Ex Managing Director
Ex - Microsoft
12-2015 - 7-2017
General Manager
Spark New Zealand
In the press

Media appearances

It's the Vibe Podcast with Vanessa Sorenson from Microsoft. Featured in Microsoft News
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Empowering Kiwi Innovation: How can Microsoft help lift our future with Vanessa Sorenson. Featured in Podcasts NZ
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Education
1984 - 1987
Business/Commerce
Woree High School
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