David Lochridge
WW Technical Channel Sales Leader and CTO, Microsoft
David Lochridge is listed as WW Technical Channel Sales Leader and CTO, Microsoft. David is scheduled to speak at Microsoft Ignite 2026 on 19 November 2026.
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About
David Lochridge is CTO and Worldwide Tech Sales Leader for Global Channel Partner Sales (GCPS) at Microsoft, where he leads the technical sales strategy and execution that enables partners to accelerate customer transformation through AI, Cloud, Security, Data, and Business Applications. With leadership experience spanning Customer Success, Sales, Solution Engineering, and Partner ecosystems, he has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving measurable business outcomes at global scale. David is passionate about helping partners unlock growth by combining technical excellence, operational rigor, and innovation to deliver customer value faster. He is a recognized advocate for AI-powered transformation, championing initiatives that leverage Copilot, agentic experiences, and modern technical sales practices to help organizations innovate and compete. His leadership philosophy reflects his commitment to empowering people, fostering collaboration, and achieving extr
Upcoming
Microsoft Ignite 2026 17 November 2026 – 20 November 2026
- Frontier Transformation: The Trillion-Dollar Partner Opportunity Speaker · 19 November 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with David at events on B2DB.
- Alexandra Zagury Corporate Vice President, Global Channel Sales · Microsoft 1 shared session
- Heather Deggans Vice President, Global Partner Go-To-Market, Programs, Operations · Microsoft 1 shared session
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