Pax8 Names Kathryn Almendarez Marsman Global Vendor Alliances SVP
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– Pax8 has appointed Kathryn Almendarez Marsman as Senior Vice President of Global Vendor Alliances, responsible for vendor alliances and global strategy development.
– Marsman brings over 25 years of experience in global partner strategy and business transformation, previously serving as a Global Leader at Microsoft.
– In her prior role at Microsoft, she directed strategic partners and influenced billions in revenue, advancing innovation in AI, security, and Copilot.
– She holds an MBA from the University of Dallas and a BBA from the University of Texas at El Paso, with recognition including CRN Women of the Channel and Microsoft awards.
– Marsman expressed excitement about joining Pax8 to build high-impact partnerships, unlock opportunities, and accelerate innovation globally.
Pax8, a prominent cloud commerce marketplace, has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Kathryn Almendarez Marsman as the new Senior Vice President of Global Vendor Alliances. In this position, she will oversee all vendor alliance activities, act as a strategic sponsor for international relationships, and drive the creation of global practice and go-to-market strategies. Marsman will report directly to Oguo Atuanya, Corporate Vice President of Vendor Experience at Pax8.
Oguo Atuanya expressed confidence in the appointment, stating, “Kathryn brings a wealth of leadership experience and deep knowledge of partner ecosystems, along with a solid history of maximizing global alliances. Her strategic thinking and collaborative style position her perfectly to elevate our vendor relationships. We are delighted to have her join our team.”
With a career spanning more than 25 years, Marsman has extensive expertise in global partner strategy, business transformation, and market expansion. She joins Pax8 from Microsoft, where she most recently held the position of Global Leader for Scale Solution Partners within the Worldwide Global Partner Solutions organization. In that capacity, she managed a portfolio of Microsoft’s largest strategic partners and led initiatives that significantly influenced billions in revenue for Microsoft and Azure services. Her leadership was pivotal in driving innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, security, and Copilot, while also accelerating large-scale partner transformation.
During her tenure at Microsoft, Kathryn held multiple leadership roles across the Global Partner organization and in sales leadership positions within the South-Central Enterprise Sales Region. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to build high-performing teams, establish strong enterprise partnerships, and exceed growth objectives through a focus on delivering value and maintaining operational discipline.
Marsman earned an MBA in Management from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Texas at El Paso. She has long been an active member of the University of Texas at El Paso’s Business Advisory Council and has received several honors, including recognition as a CRN Women of the Channel and multiple Microsoft awards, such as the Circle of Excellence.
“I am thrilled to join Pax8 at this exciting stage of its global expansion,” Marsman commented. “I am deeply committed to developing high-impact partnerships that generate scalable value, and I look forward to collaborating with our vendor community to uncover new opportunities, speed up innovation, and empower partners worldwide.”
To learn more about Pax8 and its mission to create the technology marketplace of the future, visit pax8.com.
(Source: ITWire Australia)
