Olivia Phaahla

Go-to-Market Leader | Driving Business Growth with Cloud & AI | Empowering Customers & Partners with Microsoft Cloud

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At Microsoft, my focus as the Azure Growth GTM Lead for Africa centers on leveraging data analysis and AI to drive innovation and growth. Our team's efforts are dedicated to empowering organizations across the continent through advanced technological solutions.

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With a strong background in business analysis, I navigate complex market dynamics and foster strategic partnerships that accelerate digital transformation. Previously, as an Enterprise Channel Manager, I honed my analytical skills, orchestrating initiatives that amplified our partners' success and, by extension, our customers' journeys into the digital realm. My role requires a deep understanding of the African market, enabling me to tailor solutions that resonate with our diverse clientele and contribute to Microsoft's mission of empowering every individual and organization to achieve more.

Career Timeline

GTM Index

  1. MICROSOFTJOB
    1. Senior GTM Lead, EMEA
      1Y 1M
    2. Africa
      2Y 4M
    3. Enterprise Channel Mgr
      4Y 8M
    4. Channel Incentive Mgr
      1Y 2M
  2. ASCENT TECHNOLOGY (PTY)JOB
    1. Lead: Sales Excellence for…
      5M
  3. VARONISJOB
    1. Territory Development Rep
      2Y
  4. BCXJOB
    1. Senior Administrator
      1Y 8M
    2. Pre-Sales Specialist
      1Y
    3. Microsoft Intern
      7M

Time in market 15Y 7MOpen 1Closed 8Stints 9

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  1. Job: Varonis — Territory Development Rep · 2014-07 – 2016-07
  2. Job: Microsoft — Senior GTM Lead, EMEA | Cloud & AI Solutions · 2025-07 – present
  3. Job: BCX — Pre-Sales Specialist · 2011-09 – 2012-09
  4. Job: BCX — Microsoft Intern · 2011-01 – 2011-08
  5. Job: Microsoft — Africa | Senior Azure Growth GTM Lead : Data And AI · 2023-04 – 2025-08
  6. Job: Microsoft — Enterprise Channel Manager · 2018-11 – 2023-07
  7. Job: Microsoft — Channel Incentive Manager · 2016-07 – 2017-09
  8. Job: Ascent Technology (Pty) Ltd. — Lead: Sales Excellence for MEA · 2017-10 – 2018-03
  9. Job: BCX — Senior Administrator · 2012-10 – 2014-06

Skills

Financial AnalysisDatabasesAnalyticsBusiness AnalysisAnalytical SkillsMarketing CommunicationsEvent ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data AnalysisCustomer ServiceManagementAccount ManagementMarketingProject ManagementSocial MediaSales

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