Microsoft GM of Global Advertising: AI-driven personalisation will fundamentally reshape CX 2 min read In this VISION by Protiviti interview, Protiviti director Greg Hunter sits down with Carol Phillips Hutchinson, General Manager of Global Advertising at Microsoft, to discuss her more than 30 years at the firm leading a creative team that develops and articulates the overall advertising strategy worldwide, including AI-driven personalisation that will completely reshape the overall customer experience. Topics Technology Enablement In brief “We really look to lean into AI and other technologies to really help us move faster and scale.”“Our ability to really connect marketing with product now has increased substantially and it’s kind of a virtual feedback loop to really help us develop better products for our customer needs.”“Having leadership that does believe in marketing and does believe in the value of brand building is really paramount to the success of, I think, any marketing team.”In this interview:1:25 – The evolution of customers at Microsoft4:21 – Technology and pace of change challenges10:10 – Balancing brand and product13:24 – The next challenge for leadersTo learn more about our Microsoft consulting services, contact us. Leadership Sam Bassett Sam is the country leader for Protiviti Singapore. With over 25 years' experience, he's primarily worked in financial services with consulting firms or directly in the banking industry to deliver change and support strategic, tactical, and operation goals across Asia, ... Learn More Dr. Bernard Tan Dr Bernard is a director at Protiviti Singapore with over 25 years of experience in financial services and consulting, with proven expertise in IT, cybersecurity, digital banking, and operational and anti-money laundering (AML) audits. He has been responsible for the ... Learn More Featured insights The Lakehouse Performance Boost: How Fabric’s Materialised Lake Views Save Time and Resources BLOGS 6 min read AI Agents are Here. 7 Steps to Prepare BLOGS 4 min read The Next Generation of Power BI Interactivity BLOGS 6 min read Microsoft Copilot for Fabric: A Double-Edged Accelerator of Operational Efficiency and Risk BLOGS 5 min read A Guide to Navigating the Upcoming Licensing Changes for Dynamics 365 BLOGS 4 min read Navigating CMMC Compliance Requirements with Microsoft BLOGS 5 min read