Sharif Khan

Career arc

1. VP HR Global (Core) Sales & SolutionsMar 2025 — Present

   Microsoft· Full-time
2. Vice President HR - Global Industry & Partner SalesSep 2022 — Apr 2025

   Microsoft· Full-time
3. General Manager of Human Resources for Microsoft AsiaJul 2017 — Oct 2022

   Microsoft· Singapore
4. HR Leader, Greater China RegionFeb 2015 — Sep 2018

   Microsoft· Beijing, China
5. Regional HR Director, Middle East & AfricaFeb 2009 — Feb 2015

   Microsoft· Dubai, UAE
6. HR Director, CanadaSep 2005 — Feb 2009

   Microsoft· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
7. HR Business Manager, EuropeJan 2003 — Sep 2005

   Microsoft
8. HR Manager, Middle East1998 — 2003

   Microsoft· Dubai

Education

• University of Toronto
  BA · Economics & HR1986 — 1990
• Ashbury College
  Present

About

I am delighted to lead HR globally across our core commercial and customer solutions organizations, including Commercial Solution Areas, Customer Experience and Success, Industry and Partner Sales, and Industry Solutions Delivery organizations. At Microsoft, we believe our work is not just about technology, but about how technology helps humanity. I’m focused on making Microsoft an exceptional destination for employees to work by encouraging curiosity, passion for learning and drive to make a difference. With over two decades of experience in field businesses around the world, I’ve had the privilege of holding numerous HR leadership positions across Asia, EMEA and North America, driving global initiatives that translate strategic goals into actionable people priorities and shape the fu

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