Sahir Anand

Partner CTO, WW Channel Sales at Microsoft

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About Sahir Anand

Sahir Anand is Partner CTO, WW Channel Sales at Microsoft. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

My career journey has been defined by deep technology expertise, business transformation, and ecosystem innovation. The experiences and lessons I have gained have helped shape outcomes for my company, partners, and customers. I have been fortunate that I built platforms, scaled ecosystems, and driven partner transformation. This journey can be best described in three phases. Phase 1: Building Microsoft's Cloud Platform and Marketplace I have spent seven years at Microsoft across two distinct chapters. In my first chapter, I joined Azure Engineering, where I helped build Azure solutions for industry verticals. I soon transitioned to one of Microsoft's most strategic initiatives: Azure Marketplace. As part of a cross-functional team of approximately 200 engineering, product, and partner leaders, I helped build Azure Marketplace into Microsoft's premier cloud marketplace for third-party applications and services. What began as an emerging platform evolved into a global digital channel, connecting customers, partners, and software providers while creating a significant ecosystem and revenue engine for Microsoft. Phase 2: Driving Global Partner Transformation in the AI Era Today, I serve within Microsoft's Global Partner Solutions organization and the CTO Office, where I lead technology strategy, co-innovation, and solution development with some of Microsoft's largest global channel partners, including Ingram Micro and their extensive reseller ecosystems. My focus is helping partners navigate the next wave of digital transformation through Microsoft's AI platform, including Copilot, AI Agents, Security, Data, and Cloud solutions. I work closely with partners to build new business models, commercialize innovative solutions, and accelerate customer adoption of emerging technologies. The goal is not only to deploy technology but also to transform how partners create value, scale their businesses, and serve customers in the era of AI. Phase 3: Foundation Through Research, Innovation, and Industry Experience Before Microsoft, I spent more than a decade working with leading technology analyst and research organizations, including Aberdeen Group, where I developed deep expertise in technology trends, market analysis, software ecosystems, startups, and innovation. Earlier in my career, I worked across multiple industries, including retail, consumer goods, financial services, and hospitality. These experiences provided a strong foundation in business process management, operational excellence, and enterprise technology adoption.

Skills

  • Digital Transformation
  • Cloud Strategy
  • Competitive Analysis

Additional experience

  • Angel Investor

    123 Baby Box

    Started April 2025

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honors, Delhi University
  • Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications, Emerson College