Jim Hawk

Jim Hawk is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft since December 2004. In this role, Jim is responsible for closing high-value ISV partnerships and leading cross-functional teams throughout the partnership lifecycle. Previous positions at Microsoft include roles in business development and program management, notably as the Executive Producer for the Windows 8 Game Studio and as a lead producer on multiple gaming projects. Jim's career began in the finance sector with roles as a bond trader and investment sales manager, complemented by a robust educational background that includes an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the UW Foster School of Business and a MA in History from the University of Washington.