Robert De Haven Email and Phone Number

As General Manager of Worldwide Media & Communications, I lead Microsoft’s growing voice in the media, entertainment, & telecommunications industry, providing customers with solutions that make a lasting impact, differentiate them in the marketplace, and transform their long-term success. I lead our primary strategists with a visionary perspective for media, entertainment, & telco, combining the Microsoft mission & principles to act as a champion of digital transformation in tech for our industry customers.As a liaison and sounding board for our partners, I support their digital transformation journeys, addressing industry challenges, and solving them with our team. Over the course of my career, I’ve built strong relationships with a global community of leaders and decision-makers – this has helped me grow professionally and secure significant wins for the company. By helping our customers envision the future of their business with Microsoft as a steadfast partner, I instill a sense of trust and reliability in the organization and in the relationship. Alongside my team, I invest in the long-term growth of our partners and customers, landing results that are mutually beneficial.Empowering organizations and individuals is central to Microsoft and a core part of my role as a leader. Through intentional mentorship and empathetic leadership, I hope that each person and company who works with me, walks away feeling confident, assured, inspired, and energized.Now more than ever, the media & telco industry is evolving, and growing rapidly, building trust is imperative to all our success in the industry. As an industry-veteran, I believe we can accomplish that by establishing meaningful connections and taking the time to clearly understand one another’s goals, then building actionable steps to take our partners across the finish line.Recent career accomplishments include: • Instrumental in securing a telco partnership with AT&T, resulting in the biggest deal in the history