Udaiya Karuppasamy leads Microsoft’s enterprise cloud and AI business across Australia and New Zealand. With nearly two decades of experience across ANZ and Asia Pacific, he works with leading organisations and government agencies to translate technology investment into lasting business outcomes.

Working closely with CIOs, CTOs and boards, Udaiya helps organisations navigate the shift to AI, bringing together technology strategy, data and operating model change. He has led the region’s go-to-market strategy for Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI, helping customers move from experimentation to production at scale.

His career spans the evolution from on-premise infrastructure to SaaS, cloud and AI platforms. He brings a practical perspective on how enterprise platforms can reshape business competitiveness, alongside a strong commitment to developing leaders and building the workforce capabilities needed for transformation.