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Anna Rizzo

@annarizzo

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Strategic Partnerships & Alliance Manager driving partner growth and success.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a senior role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth within strategic partnerships.

I am a Strategic Partnerships and Alliance leader with over 9 years of experience in growing partner ecosystems and launching joint go-to-market strategies. My career has been marked by successful collaborations with industry giants like Microsoft, Google, and Lenovo, where I have consistently driven revenue growth and optimized partner engagement.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record of managing high-value partnerships and leading cross-functional initiatives. Notable achievements include scaling Lenovo’s global partner funding program by 242% in just six months and launching a rebate tool projected to generate over $80 million. I am passionate about building trusted relationships and crafting compelling narratives that turn complex initiatives into scalable, revenue-driving programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Strategic Partner Programs Manager

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Lenovo

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Led a $154M global partner funding program, driving strategy, execution, and optimization of cross-functional partner initiatives. Grew the global funding program by 242% in 6 months by aligning regional stakeholders and redesigning partner workflows.

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Partner Manager, Microsoft

ITsavvy

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Managed a $10M Microsoft partner portfolio across Surface, CSP, and licensing, consistently delivering year-over-year growth. Drove 30% YoY growth in Microsoft Surface revenue through targeted enablement and campaign strategy.

Partner Management Microsoft Surface CSP Licensing Revenue Campaign Strategy Partner Engagement Salesforce

Google Brand Manager, Hardware

CDW

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Scaled Google Hardware revenue by 170% YoY, launching joint partner campaigns and rebate initiatives that generated $4M. Implemented a volume rebate program, driving over $1M in net-new channel revenue.

Brand Management Google Hardware Qlik Excel

Google Brand Manager, Chrome

CDW

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Led the go-to-market strategy for Chrome OS, securing $4M in new revenue and sustaining double-digit quarterly growth through channel partner engagement. Oversaw marketing budgets and co-branded content to support partner campaigns.

Brand Management Go To Market Strategy Chrome Partner Engagement Marketing Budget Management Revenue Growth Support Qlik Excel

Microsoft Senior Brand Manager, Software

CDW

Jul 2016 - Present (9 years)

Managed a Microsoft software portfolio supporting over $500M in revenue, delivering 5.5% growth and a 3.8% profit increase year-over-year. Promoted to senior manager within 18 months based on impact and leadership.

Brand Management Portfolio Management Revenue Leadership Strategic Planning Qlik Excel

HP Brand Manager, Printing Supplies

CDW

Oct 2015 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Owned an $80M HP print category, executing promotions and shipping initiatives that generated $61M in revenue. Managed all aspects of new program development, implementation, and promotion.

Brand Management HP Print Category Shipping Initiatives Program Development Implementation Revenue Qlik Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Journalism Concentration

Focused on developing strong communication skills and journalistic principles. Gained expertise in media, public relations, and strategic communication.