Wendy Wilson
Principal Director, Product and Design Operations
Dunlap, Illinois, United States
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Wendy Wilson is an operations and portfolio strategy leader with 10+ years building operational infrastructure for AI and product organizations at enterprise scale. Her expertise includes portfolio governance, Rhythm of Business architecture, capacity planning, intake and prioritization systems, and cross-functional operating models that translate strategy into coordinated execution across complex, multi-product environments.
She currently serves as Principal Director at Microsoft leading operational systems across six AI product areas including Visual Studio, VS Code, Responsible AI, and Azure Developer Experiences, supporting an organization of 100+ spanning design, research, product, and engineering.
Wendy is known for building from zero, designing governance, planning, and execution frameworks that bring clarity and predictability to distributed organizations, and is a trusted operational partner to VP and senior leadership across reorgs, change initiatives, and executive communications.
Wendy is also a passionate advocate for fostering a strong, inclusive workplace culture. Her ability to implement strategic communication processes has been key in driving alignment across teams and elevating organizational culture. At Microsoft, Intel, and IBM, she successfully led global programs that promoted diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, creating environments where teams could thrive. Her leadership has been recognized for both improving operational performance and fostering an empowering, communicative culture that supports innovation and collaboration. Wendy’s unique blend of operational expertise, strategic communication, and cultural advocacy makes her a powerful speaker and thought leader in her field.
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Wendy Wilson
Principal Director, Product and Design Operations
Dunlap, Illinois, United States
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