Oliver Norton

Oliver Norton serves as the Microsoft Alliance Director at Cloud Direct since September 2021, bringing extensive experience in managing strategic partnerships with Microsoft across multiple organizations. Previously, Oliver held the position of Alliance Director - Microsoft at Blue Yonder, where responsibilities included leading partnerships in the UK&I and MEA to enhance intelligent supply chain solutions. At Avanade, Oliver operated as the Microsoft Alliance Manager, shaping the UK partnership across all Microsoft technologies. Earlier in the career, Oliver was the Microsoft Alliance Manager - EMEA at Nigel Frank International, focusing on key client relationships and recruitment, and also held sales responsibilities at BT Engage IT. Oliver's foundational experience includes roles at Microsoft as a Partner Account Manager and Partner Programme Specialist. Academically, Oliver holds a BSc in Business and Environmental Science from Oxford Brookes University.