Toronto, August 14, 2025
Today, Microsoft has announced a change of management that reflects the continuous commitment to help Canadian customers and partners to make the most of the transition to AI platforms. This strategic change will see Matt Milton assume the role of president of Microsoft Canada.
Matt brings this role a vast experience and a distinguished course in the technology sector. Having previously held several high -management positions at Kyndryl and IBM, he spent more than 20 years to lead billionaire global companies and to help some of the world’s most emblematic companies to create differentiated value thanks to technology. Its in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the North American market, in particular to manage economic changes, regulatory environments and customer transformation, combined with its commitment to innovation and AI, gives it a unique position to accelerate the technological ecosystem in Canada.
As a new president of Microsoft Canada and Canadian proud, Matt not only brings in -depth expertise, but also an obvious passion for Canada, its people, its potential and its future. Matt will strive to accelerate Canada leadership in the digital economy and ensure that Microsoft continues to play a leading role as a trusted partner for Canadian companies and communities from one ocean to another. These include advancing the adoption of a responsible AI, helping Canadian companies become point companies, expanding access to digital skills and supporting Canadian innovation that stimulates economic growth and societal incidence.
Katy Brown, Katy Brown, vice-president of markets and industries for the Americas, shared his enthusiasm for the transition:“We are delighted to welcome Matt into the Microsoft Americas management team as president of Microsoft Canada. With his vast sector experience, his customer -focused spirit and his passion for innovation, Matt brings unique forces to this role. Its leadership will be essential while we continue to help customers and partners through Canada to exploit the power of AI and have a significant influence throughout the country. »»
As Matt said so well:“It is an immense honor to direct Microsoft Canada during this decisive period. Canada is particularly well placed to be a leader in the AI era thanks to its world caliber talents, its solid institutions and its deep commitment to confidence and responsible innovation. I can’t wait to collaborate with our customers and the enlarged ecosystem in order to accelerate growth, to obtain concrete commercial results and to shape the next chapter of the innovation economy in Canada. »»
About Microsoft in Canada
The presence of Microsoft in Canada is more than 40 years old, with nearly 5,300 employees in 11 offices in 7 cities.
The Microsoft Research laboratory located in Montreal brings together researchers in the fields of automatic learning, strengthening and Fate learning, in order to advance deep learning that has a positive impact on society.
Canadian customers can visit the Microsoft innovation center in Toronto, a detailed establishment that allows customers and partners to give life to innovation projects. Each year, thousands of customers visit the center to imagine the art of the possible.
Vancouver is home to the Canadian Center for Research and Development of Microsoft, which employs more than 2,700 people. These employees work in Microsoft’s main development organizations, including Microsoft Research, Azure, Security and Games.
Microsoft Canada’s network of partners covers more than 17,000 local businesses and employs more than 426,000 people in Canada.
In November 2023, Microsoft announced that it would invest $ 500 million over two years to increase the capacity, potential and security of AI, thus contributing to the growth of the economy, the creation of jobs, the improvement of services and the protection of public security. This investment will also increase the size of the Local Infrastructure of Microsoft from 750 % across Canada.
