Elizabeth Hitchcock has spent her career pioneering new business development, alliance, and sales initiatives across the converging worlds of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and Wall Street. An executive with significant global experience, Elizabeth is known for growing new businesses and forming successful partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands.

In 2007, Elizabeth joined Microsoft’s Communication Sector NA, where she oversees Developer Solutions sales, channels  and business development efforts for the Eastern Region.  Prior to Microsoft, Elizabeth spent 10 years with the IBM Software Group in international business development, sales and change management roles. Her teams helped Fortune 500 corporations and the world’s most recognized media, entertainment, and Wall Street brands to develop online content, e-commerce, and business intelligence strategies.  Her efforts were recognized with IBM’s Summit and Leadership awards (the latter was received twice).

Elizabeth is also a leader and advocate for young women in business, mentoring and coaching them on how to market and sell themselves. She guest lectures on women’s leadership at the Stern School’s MBA program (New York University), and has served on the NY Women in Communications Mentor and Microsoft DigiGirlz Committees.

Elizabeth is a graduate of the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. She received her MBA degree from New York University with dual specializations in Entertainment, Media and Technology, and Leadership/Change Management and a BA cum laude from Vassar College.

Coverage Information:
Communications Sector NA (Media, Entertainment and Teleco Industries)

Eastern Region

Phone: 917-545-6826
E-mail: Elizh@microsoft.com

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