Robert Ford
About Robert Ford
Robert Ford is the Chief Strategy Officer at CoreStack and CEO of The Ford Consultancy Group, with extensive experience in digital transformation and strategic leadership.
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Robert Ford serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at CoreStack in Redmond, Washington, United States. He also holds the position of CEO at The Ford Consultancy Group in Redmond, WA.
Previous Roles at Microsoft
Robert Ford has an extensive background with Microsoft, holding multiple senior roles over more than a decade. From 2011 to 2013, he was the Senior Director of IT Core Platforms. He then served as Senior Director of IT Strategic Marketing, Communications, and Showcase from 2013 to 2018. From 2017 to 2019, he was the Enterprise Strategist, focusing on high-level strategic initiatives.
Experience at Northwest University
Between 2019 and 2022, Robert Ford held the role of Chief Information Officer at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. During his three years in this position, he oversaw the institution's information technology strategy and operations.
Educational Background
Robert Ford has a comprehensive educational background with a focus on business and leadership. He earned a BA in Business and Management from Reading Technical College UK between 1983 and 1986. He has also studied at the National University of Singapore, Columbia University, Cranfield School of Management, and MIT Sloan Executive Education. His credentials include AI Business Strategy, Strategic Communication: International Perspectives, and Impact and Influence in Organizational Leadership.
Developed Digital Done Right™ Framework
Robert Ford has developed a unique framework called Digital Done Right™, which is grounded in the latest industry thinking and real-world practitioner experience. This framework provides strategic direction and practical guidance for organizations aiming to lead digital transformations effectively.
Presentations and Collaborations
Robert Ford is a regular collaborator with industry leaders globally, providing both strategic direction and hands-on practical guidance. He presented on NextGen Cloud Governance at AWS re:Invent 2022, demonstrating his expertise in cloud solutions and digital transformation.