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President, US Public Sector Industries

Chris Barry, President, US Public Sector Industries at Microsoft, leads the US Public Sector Industries division, encompassing the federal, state and local government, higher education, and defense industrial base sectors. His team of more than 3,500 sales and service experts is dedicated to driving digital transformation through Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions and deep, industry-specific knowledge to empower customers to achieve more. With over 20 years at Microsoft, Chris has held various leadership roles in sales and marketing, including Chief Operating Officer for Industry Solutions and most recently President of Microsoft Canada. He is passionate about building relationships, fostering diverse and inclusive teams, and driving organizational success.

News September 15 4 min read

Introducing Microsoft 365 G7: Intelligence + Trust for the mission ahead

Microsoft 365 G7 brings AI, Copilot, agent governance, security, and compliance together to help government agencies modernize securely.
News July 22 7 min read

Powering America’s Genesis Mission: Microsoft’s commitment to scientific discovery

Today, we’re excited to share a long-term commitment to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, backed by a $60 million investment designed to accelerate AI for science and the breakthroughs it can deliver for the country.
News September 2, 2025 3 min read

Accelerating AI adoption for the US government

Microsoft and the US General Services Administration (GSA) announced a comprehensive agreement to bring a suite of productivity, cloud and AI services, including Microsoft 365 Copilot at no cost for up to 12 months for millions of existing Microsoft G5 users.
Customer stories December 16, 2024 4 min read

Seizing the AI opportunity: How to transform Canada’s economy by 2030

Canada is not only addressing present challenges but also paving the way for a future where AI drives meaningful innovation and transformation.