Jay Cherrington

Jay Cherrington is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in strategic alliances and business development, currently serving as Senior Director of the Global Microsoft Alliance at Avanade since January 2022. Prior roles include Senior Director of Microsoft Alliance at Cognizant and Director of various Microsoft-focused initiatives at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Cherrington has a strong background in managing partnerships within the telecommunications and technology sectors, with a track record of developing successful go-to-market strategies and driving product launches. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from the UW Foster School of Business.