Jo Balderstone

Jo Balderstone is an experienced professional in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors, currently serving as the Microsoft Alliance Lead at Softcat plc since March 2024. Prior to this role, Jo held the position of Microsoft Alliance Manager at Shaping Cloud, where the focus was on leading digital transformation initiatives. Jo's extensive background includes serving as a Business Development Manager at Lucid Networks Ltd, Director and Co-Founder at Favourite Places Ltd, and in various strategic roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where responsibilities involved partnerships within the NHS and improving patient access to innovative treatments. Jo's career began in sales at sanofi-aventis, with a strong foundation in product management and marketing strategy, supported by a degree in Pharmacology with Management studies from the University of Leeds.