Henry Gu

Global Head of Cloud GTM, Sales Leader, Business Leader, ex-Microsoft, ex-VMware

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Canonicalex-Microsoftex-VMware

As a Senior Director of Cloud Migration Program at VMware, I enable the company to accelerate its SaaS and Subscription business and transform its Go-To-Market operating model.

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With over 20 years of industry experience, I have a proven track record of leading sales transformation, revenue and profit growth, and high-performance team development. My core competencies include developing SaaS GTM programs, leading partner strategy, and designing and implementing global sales strategy & opeartions. I am passionate about building new businesses and delivering strong results, as evidenced by my multiple awards and recognition from Microsoft and VMware. I have also acquired certifications and skills in business strategy, financial acumen, and Azure to enhance my domain expertise and leadership capabilities.

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  1. CLOUD GTM LEADERJOB
    1. Member
      1M
  2. CANONICALJOB
    1. Head of Cloud GTM
      1Y 1M
  3. VMWAREJOB
    1. Senior Dir, Cloud GTM Prog…
      2Y 11M
  4. MICROSOFTJOB
    1. Dir, Cloud Migration Partn…
      3Y 11M
    2. Dir, Worldwide Specialist…
      5Y 11M
    3. Dir, China Business Produc…
      1Y 5M
    4. Dir, China Core Infrastruc…
      2Y 6M
    5. Senior Mgr, Partner Techno…
      1Y 5M
    6. Senior Mgr, Account Techno…
      3Y
    7. Senior Account Technology…
      2Y 11M
    8. Support Eng
      11M

Time in market 25Y 1MOpen 2Closed 9Stints 11

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  1. Job: Microsoft — Director, Cloud Migration Partner Strategy Lead · 2019 – 2022
  2. Job: VMware — Senior Director, Cloud GTM Programs · 2022 – 2024
  3. Job: Microsoft — Senior Account Technology Strategist · 2002-07 – 2005-06
  4. Job: Cloud GTM Leader — Member · 2026-07 – present
  5. Job: Microsoft — Director, China Core Infrastructure Solution Sales Specialist Team Unit · 2010-01 – 2012-07
  6. Job: Microsoft — Director, China Business Productivity Solution Sales Specialist Team Unit · 2012-07 – 2013-12
  7. Job: Microsoft — Senior Manager, Account Technology Strategist Team of East Region · 2005-06 – 2008-06
  8. Job: Canonical — Head of Cloud GTM · 2025-07 – present
  9. Job: Microsoft — Senior Manager, Partner Technology Advisor Team, East, South, West Regions & Cross Board Division · 2008-07 – 2009-12
  10. Job: Microsoft — Support Engineer · 2001-07 – 2002-06
  11. Job: Microsoft — Director, Worldwide Specialist Sales Strategy & Operations Lead · 2014 – 2019

Skills

Field Service EngineeringSupportive ServicesScorecardBusiness LeadershipGrowth StrategiesOperational ExcellenceBusiness ConsultingTechnical SalesSales ExecutionMathematicsComputer ScienceOperationsEnterprise Software SalesStrategy AlignmentOutside SalesKey Performance IndicatorsEnablementCustomer EngagementBusiness GrowthCustomer Segmentation Strategy

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