Microsoft appoints EMEA Retail Sales and Marketing VP

Microsoft today announced the appointment of Jeremy Dale to EMEA Regional Vice President of Retail Sales and Marketing in the Entertainment & Devices Division. Dale will be responsible for expanding the reach of Microsoft consumer products and continuing to strengthen the Microsoft brand throughout EMEA, reporting to Redmond-based Corporate Vice President, Mitch Koch. Dale joins Microsoft from his former position as CMO for the mobile devices division of Motorola.

Dale will focus on expanding the reach of Microsoft’s consumer product portfolio including Xbox, Windows, Office and PC hardware, and on working with retail throughout Europe to bring hardware, software and service experiences to life in new and engaging ways.

“I think we are living in really exciting times at the moment. We are seeing cool, life-enhancing experiences being delivered across devices and formats,” said Dale. “And I can’t think of any company in the world who is better positioned to deliver that full integrated experience to consumers than Microsoft. I’m joining a very strong and growing organisation with a great deal of upward momentum, and I’m looking forward to being part of that team.”

“We are thrilled to have Jeremy join our team and look forward to having his expertise expand the reach of Microsoft products and strengthen the Microsoft brand throughout EMEA,” said Corporate Vice President for WWRSM, Mitch Koch.