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Kendall McElliott
Kendall McElliott
· Power 150 · 2026

Kendall McElliott

Sr. Director of Global Events
Microsoft
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Kendall McElliott directs Microsoft’s global brand events, managing strategy, execution, and a budget exceeding $100 million. Her portfolio spans the Global AI Tour, flagship conferences, C-level engagements, and third-party activations, all designed to strengthen brand relevance and deliver measurable business results. McElliott leads a team of directors while partnering with senior stakeholders across marketing, product, and engineering to align event outcomes with company strategy. She is recognized for transforming large-scale programs into brand-defining experiences that generate impact at the highest level. Her leadership reflects both creative ambition and operational discipline in equal measure.