Rachel Bondi ascends to VP of Microsoft Asia SMC

Rachel Bondi has been promoted to Asia small, medium and corporate businesses vice president.

"It's hard to believe next month I will be celebrating 25 years with Microsoft. I'm excited to share that in addition to my 25th milestone, I'll be starting a new chapter in my career as [vice president], leading Microsoft's Small, Medium and Corporate (SMC) Asia team," Bondi writes in a LinkedIn post.

"For Day [one] of this announcement, I was thankful to be with the Asia Leadership Team in Korea. I have so much to learn from others, and I am thrilled to be leading the most dynamics growth customer segment and one of the most diverse teams for Microsoft Asia.

"I'm [looking] forward to sharing future learnings from our Microsoft businesses across China, Japan, India, Korea, Asia-Pacific, and of course Australia and New Zealand. Thank you and stay tuned!"

In addition to continuing her role as NZ country manager, Vanessa Sorenson has been appointed as ANZ global partner solutions director.

"Today I'm thrilled to share the news that I'm starting a new chapter at Microsoft. It's an absolute honour to announce that as well as continuing as NZ Country Leader, I'll also be taking on the role of Global Partner Solutions Director for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand," Sorenson writes in a LinkedIn post.

"What excites me most is that this role sits at the very heart of innovation, as partners are the creative engine of our industry. I am constantly impressed by the incredible work that partners throughout ANZ are doing, and the impact it is having on people, communities and organisations."

"I want to thank my predecessor Rachel Bondi and her incredible team for setting us all up for success."