Manufacturing Unwrapped: Kathleen Mitford of Microsoft

Kathleen Mitford, CVP of Global Industry at Microsoft This year we had a truly insightful interview with Kathleen Mitford, CVP of Global Industry at Microsoft on its AI Copilot solutions for manufacturing Earlier in 2024 we interviewed Kathleen Mitford, Corporate Vice President of Global Industry Marketing at Microsoft for the August edition of Manufacturing Digital. This was the first edition that I headed up as editor- and admittedly, as I headed to the interview I was nervous. However the nerves were quickly replaced with interest as we started to talk. Kathleen was a fantastic speaker and engaging personality who offered a visionary perspective on the future of the manufacturing sector. Her explanation of how Microsoft seeks to transform manufacturing through AI, cloud technology, and strategic partnerships was valuable to hear, especially as the company has recently accelerated its efforts in this area. With extensive experience, including leading Azure Marketing and a long tenure at PTC, Kathleen has been pivotal in shaping Microsoft’s industrial strategies. Kathleen Mitford presenting at Hannover Messe earlier this year She presented the outcome of these strategies at Hannover Messe earlier this year, where Microsoft unveiled innovative solutions such as Fabric and Copilot templates for factory […]

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