Kathryn Almendarez Marsman becomes new Senior Vice President of Global Vendor Alliances at Pax8

Pax8, the leading cloud trading marketplace, has announced the appointment of Kathryn Almendarez Marsman to the role of Senior Vice President of Global Vendor AlliancesIn her new role, Marsman will be responsible for developing and owning Pax8's global supplier alliances, building long-term relationships, and driving new global go-to-market (GTM) strategies. She will report directly to Oguo Atuanya, Corporate Vice President of Vendor Experience at Pax8.

An experienced leader in global partnerships

“Kathryn is a proven leader with deep expertise in partner ecosystems and a strong track record of maximizing global alliances,” says Atuanya. “Her strategic approach and collaborative approach make her the perfect leader to take our supplier relationships to the next level. We are excited to welcome her to the Pax8 team.”

The Martian takes over 25 years of experience in global partner strategy, business transformation and market developmentHer most recent role was at Microsoft, where she led work on Scale. Solution Partners within the global partner solutions organization Worldwide. There she handled some of the Microsoft's biggest strategic partners and was responsible for initiatives that contributed billions in revenue, especially within Azure and Microsoft's growing AI investments.

Microsoft background and global leadership

During her many years at Microsoft, Kathryn has held several leadership roles both within The Global Partner organization and in sales. She has built high-performing teams, established strategic partnerships and delivered strong growth results. Particularly significant was her work with innovation in AI, safety and Copilot, where she helped Microsoft partners transform their operations in global scale.

In addition to her work at Microsoft, Kathryn Almendarez Marsman has an academic background with an MBA in management from University of Dallas and a bachelor's degree in marketing from University of Texas at El PasoShe has also been active as an advisor on the University of Texas Business Advisory Council and has received several industry awards, including CRN Women of the Channel and Microsoft's Circle Awards of Excellence.

Ambitions for the future at Pax8

With his solid experience, Marsman looks forward to playing a key role in Pax8's ongoing global growth journey.
“To become part of Pax8 "To be joining us at such a crucial time in the company's development is incredibly exciting," says Marsman. "I am passionate about building partnerships that create value at scale. Together with our global supplier network, we will accelerate innovation, create new business opportunities and strengthen our partners around the world."

Pax8's global expansion

The appointment of Marsman comes at a time when Pax8 continues its rapid international expansionThe company strengthens its role as a cloud commerce marketplace by combining technology, enablement and global partnership. With Kathryn Almendarez Marsman at the helm of Global Vendor Alliances, the Pax8 on further strengthening its supplier network and create long-term value for both partners and customers globally.