Michelle Hodges

Senior Vice President,
Global Channels & Alliances, Ivanti

Previous Positions 
•   VP, Worldwide Channels, GitLab
•   VP, Worldwide Channels & Alliances, Gigamon
•   VP, Global Channels & Partner Strategy,
     Riverbed Technologies
•   VP, Global Channels & Alliances, Apptio
•   Director, Channels & Alliances, Intel
•   Sr. Director, Worldwide Consulting
     & Integration Partners, VMware
•   VP, Channels & Alliances - APJ, SAP 
 

With over 20 years of experience driving partner success at leading technology companies, Michelle Hodges has firmly established herself as an insightful leader committed to taking the channel to new heights through creativity and strategic vision.

Michelle began her career at Microsoft in the early 2000s, where she spearheaded innovative programs tailored to the Indian market that enabled Microsoft to capture over 75% enterprise revenue share. Her initiatives opened up new avenues of channel success.

As Microsoft expanded internationally, Michelle brought her bold vision to lead EMEA offshore partner strategy. Her creative engagement with offshore partners provided Microsoft unmatched reach across the region.

At BusinessObjects, Michelle led APJ channels and alliances during a period of rapid growth. Her transformative leadership aligned partners for emerging market success.

Michelle then brought her technical acumen and strategic perspective to Intel, shaping data center software alliances. Her programs optimized routes-to-market for maximum partner leverage.

At VMware, Riverbed, Apptio and now Ivanti, Michelle has continued to foster award-winning partner programs that drive revenue and pipeline. She is widely admired for empowering her team and partners.

However, Michelle's impact extends beyond her illustrious career achievements. She is a role model for her integrity, courage, and pioneering spirit advancing the art of channel leadership.

With her lifelong commitment to taking channels to the next level, Michelle Hodges richly deserves recognition as a luminary driving channel innovation.