As general manager of the Worldwide Software plus Services Industry team for the Communications Sector at Microsoft, John Zanni is responsible for driving the strategy for the Microsoft hosted Software + Services business, focusing on four pillars: Unified Communications; Portals, Search and Services; Software Plus Services; and Subscription PCs. In this role, Zanni works closely with all types of service providers including Web Hosters, hosted ISVs and telcos to ensure that they are provided with the tools and resources necessary to grow their business by utilizing Microsoft as a partner and by using software and services from Microsoft.
Prior to his current role, Zanni was responsible for helping drive Microsoft’s partner hosted initiative to provide the software plus services based next-generation platform, business applications and a compelling digital lifestyle experience for end-users through its extensive partner ecosystem.
Earlier in his career, Zanni helped design and create the object model for Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, and then went on to create and manage the Office Web site which has become one of the top Web sites worldwide.
Prior to Microsoft, he spent 12 years running a small business. Zanni holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Physics from California State University Northridge.
