At Microsoft Corporation, Alan Slothower is the Head of Surface Commercial, UK. He is responsible for the Surface commercial business focusing on driving business value for customers using Surface devices and accessories with the Microsoft platform.
Alan is a dynamic executive leader with more than 20 years of experience as a VP, Start-up CEO, consulting with global firms in Sales, Marketing, Strategy Building, Business Intelligence, and Synergistic Concepts.
Before joining Microsoft, Alan was a Principal Business Consultant at Impact 21 Group, specialising in working with retailers to develop Sales and Marketing strategies using business intelligence data.
Before Impact 21 Group, Alan was the founder, President, and & CEO of Onvance “Innovative Retail Solutions” company that developed digital advertising, an in-store TV network, a self-service shipping program, including locker pickup and other IoT services for retail locations.
Alan started his career at Crown Central Petroleum as an Auditor and held various roles in Marketing Strategy, and Finance. Alan’s final position at Crown was as the Vice-President of Analytical Support, overseeing financial activity and planning for more than 300 retail locations.