Amy Coleman

As executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Amy Coleman is focused on empowering 220,000+ global employees to achieve Microsoft’s mission. In her role, she is dedicated to making Microsoft an exceptional workplace for employees and fostering a culture that attracts and inspires the world’s most passionate talent. Coleman previously served as corporate vice president of Microsoft’s corporate functions HR team, overseeing HR, Corporate, External & Legal Affairs, Finance Business Development, Strategy & Ventures, Marketing, and the Office of the CEO. She also served as an executive lead for the Enterprise Crisis Management team and Microsoft’s Work Environment policies. Prior to that, she held a variety of HR leadership roles during her 25 years as part of Microsoft’s HR team. Coleman serves as a campaign executive for the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, the first public-private scholarship program dedicated to building lasting pathways to secondary education and high-demand STEM and trade careers for all Washington students. Coleman holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an M.A. in organizational psychology and human resources from Antioch University.